Faith and Learning with Sr Sheila – Discovering St Dominic

Over the past week, students have been engaging with the inspiring story of St Dominic through special sessions led by Sr Sheila, connecting faith, learning, and personal reflection in meaningful ways.

Year 2 – Dominic the student

Our Year 2 students recently completed a rich and engaging session with Sr Sheila, where they explored what Dominic might have studied as a child. They heard the story of Dominic selling his treasured books to help those in need, sparking thoughtful conversations about generosity and service. Students created colourful hand cut-outs, writing on them the ways they have given to others. These were assembled as a classroom bunting – a visual celebration of kindness and giving. Some classes also created a shared prayer, reflecting Dominic’s path to becoming a priest.

Year 4 – Dominican Preachers respond to God’s call and live by his laws of love

Year 4 students are preparing for their upcoming sessions, which will explore journeys – both personal and historical. They’ll begin by mapping their own journeys within Australia and beyond, before moving on to explore Europe and the global context of St Dominic’s life. Students will consider: How many cultures and languages are in our classroom? Using group maps and digital tools, they’ll calculate distances and examine the global nature of Dominic’s mission and influence.

We’re thankful to Sr Sheila for enriching our RE program with these thoughtful and engaging experiences that bring faith and history to life for our students.

Tina Nicotina
Religious Education Coordinator P-6 and Year 2 Teacher