St Dominic's College
Deena Naidoo Executive Head dnaidoo@dominic co za
Reneé Monaghan
Deputy Head HS Pupil Affairs rmonaghan@dominic.co.za
Ndina Kamenos
Deputy Head HS Academics dkamenos@dominic.co.za
Franzl Bause Primary School Principal fbause@dominic.co.za
Cindy Brook
Deputy Head PS Academics cbrook@dominic.co.za
Steph Van Rooyen
Deputy Head: PS Pupil Affairs svanrooyen@dominic.co.za
Corlia Smit Head of Pre-Primary School & Little Saints Nursery School csmit@dominic.co.za
Adriaan Bergh Bursar abergh@dominic co za
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Tel: 057 352 3905 www.stdominicscollege.co.za
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Africa Day
Our marimba band performed at the Central University of Technology for Africa Day
Lesotho Info Evening
Thank you to Maseru Prep, Maseru International Junior School, parents and past pupils for hosting us in Maseru on 23 May. We are looking forward in you joining us in the fourth term at St Dominic's College Welkom the school in the Free State with the Leading Edge in Education.
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Primary School Natural Science
During Science, the Grade 7s tested to see whether a solution is an acid, a base, or a neutral substance.
Grade 5 Mathematics
The Grade 5s are exploring 3D shapes in Mathematics. They had so much fun looking at the shapes and determining their faces, vertices and edges.
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Netball
On 17 May, the Netball girls played against Tharta School, on our courts. The teams performed well, scores were:
U/15 lost: 27-7
1st Team lost: 34-31
On 18 May, the Netball girls played against St Anne's, on our premises. Good effort and teamwork was shown:
U/14 lost: 34-0
U/17B: 39-2
1st Team lost 34-18
Congratulations to Khgailwe Mahloko for making it to the U/16 NFS Netball team. Thank you to coaches, Ms Du Plessis and Ms Nunes and to all our supporters!
Primary School Soccer Quarter-Finals
Our teams were all involved in the quarter-finals of the Goldfields In-Town Soccer League. Our U/8 team qualified for the semi-finals, with a convincing 5-0 victory over St Andrew's. Our U/10 and U/12 teams put up a brave fight against our more fancied hosts, Lakeview Primary, Virginia and lost 0-3 and 14 respectively. Our U/14 drew 2-2 in a nail-biting encounter, but lost 4-2 on penalties against Lakeview.
2ndTeamHockeyGirls
On9May,weplayedagainstHentieCilliersand drew1-1. On11Mayweplayedagainst Bothavilleanddrew1-1andon16Mayweplayed againstHennenmananddrw0-0. Welldone ladies,forallyourhardworkanddedicationanda bigthankstoourcoaches,MsStevensandMrs Burger.
FS Symphony Orchestra concert
The Primary School music pupils were afforded an incredible opportunity to attend the dress rehearsal of the Free State Symphony Orchestra concert with our own talented Mrs. Liebenberg in the orchestra! What a treat and privilege. Thank you to Mr. Bause, Mrs. Barber, and Ms van Schalkwyk for accompanying our pupils.
Primary School Chess
On Friday, 19 May, our primary school chess teams hosted Koppie Alleen Primary School. Our ‘A’ team won 4-2 and ‘B’ team lost by 4,5 games to 1,5. Thank you to Mrs. Flynn for her organization and dedication.
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Grade 5 Hike
Grade 5 Hike to Koedoeslaagte in Parys
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Safe Gaming
Online gaming can be a fun way for kids to connect with others, but it's important for them to understand the risks and know how to handle certain situations. Many computer games are played online against other players over the Internet, whether on a console, computer, mobile device or via social networking sites. Most players use an assumed identity, so you are generally unaware of whom the other person is you are playing. There can also be hidden financial risks in downloading and playing web and app-based games. Explore online games together
·Play with your kids or sit with them while they play. You will have fun and learn about their gaming, too.
·Check the ratings of the games your kids want to play. Most games sold at retail stores are described and rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).
·Stick to well-known games or those from reputable sites. If you use well-known gaming sites like MSN Games, Xbox LIVE, or Yahoo! games, you reduce the risk of downloading viruses or being scammed.
Teach kids rules for safer gaming
·Keep personal information a secret. Advise kids never to share personal information about themselves or their family with other players - their real name, email or home address, age, gender, pictures, and the link.
·Protect game account with strong passwords. Passwords should be at least eight characters (longer is better) and include a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
·Make up a safe gamer name. Help children choose screen names and gamer tags that do not reveal anything personal, are not suggestive, and do not make kids easy to locate.
·Never meet an online "friend" in person without safeguards in place. Younger children should play only with family or friends you already know. Teens need to work with parents to create a safe plan for meeting someone, like bringing along a trusted adult and meeting in a public place, such as a coffee shop or library.
Information was obtained about Safe Gaming https://www.pghschools.org/Page/4257
(Accessed- 10 April 2023)
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