Beyond the Classroom
Year 6 Drum Corp
As part of our rich tradition, our Dominican Year 6 students are involved in a school based Drum Corp - this is an integral part of our Year 6 Leadership Development Program. Students perform at Sports Day, Christmas Concerts, the Semaphore Street Fair and many other community events.
Music Tutoring
We engage with a range of experienced music tutors. There are opportunities for your child to to learn piano, guitar, drums and singing.
Music lessons, incorporating music theory and harmonies, are run during school time. These lessons are taught by private tutors for a reasonable cost. Payment for tuition fees are made by the parents.
Please contact the school office if you require further information.
Children's University
Children’s University Australia provides learning opportunities outside of school hours to children aged between seven and fourteen years old, aiming to engage children in learning in its broadest sense, whilst developing confidence and aspiration.
Your child can work through their Passport to Learning to develop a variety of skills in all sorts of locations!
Visit Adelaide University - Children's University for further information.
School Camps
School camps are an integral part of the curriculum at Dominican School with students across Years 3 to 6 attending at least 2 camps during their time with us.
Camps provide children with an opportunity to experience learning away from the classroom in a fun and challenging environment to develop a range of skills including self discipline, independence and team work.
Past camps have included destinations such as Narnu Farm on Hindmarsh Island and Nunyara Retreat at Belair.
Sports
All students take part in sporting programs as a part of their school day.
In addition, we are involved in inter-school Netball, Soccer, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Swimming, Cross Country, Touch Football and more.
Students from Years 4 to 6 may represent the school in carnivals during the year, including Cross Country, Athletics, Netball, Lacrosse, Soccer and Swimming.
We welcome the involvement of parents as we work in partnership to represent Dominican School as a proud school community.
Nunga Club
At Dominican School, we are proud to offer the Nunga Club, a dedicated program for our students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descendants. The Nunga Club provides a welcoming and supportive space where students can connect with their cultural heritage, build a strong sense of identity, and celebrate their unique histories and traditions.
Through engaging, culturally rich learning experiences, students in the Nunga Club come together fortnightly to explore aspects of their culture, history, and community. These sessions are designed to inspire pride in their heritage and empower them to thrive in all aspects of their education.
Our program aligns with our commitment to Reconciliation and includes activities that support the actions outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). This initiative ensures our school plays an active role in promoting cultural awareness, respect, and inclusion for all.
By fostering connections to culture and community, the Nunga Club aims to create a sense of belonging and support the educational journeys of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
For more information, you can click the Reconciliation Action Plan to read more information of some initiatives currently being actioned by our staff and students.