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News

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ»ÆÆ¬ is a vibrant community of students, staff, families, Old Scholars and volunteers. We produce a fortnightly Newsletter during term, featuring a variety of reports and stories from staff and student leaders in areas of administration, learning and curriculum, wellbeing, community and mission.

You'll find a selection of stories here, too, plus additional new items in between Newsletters. Your contribution and news is always welcome - please email publications@dominic.tas.edu.au

Both DOSA sides are into the grand final

Both DOSA reserves and seniors are through to the grand final in the Old Scholars Football Association roster, with stirring wins over St Virgils Old Scholars on Saturday 27 August.

Congratulations old scholar Ryan Ennis

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ»ÆÆ¬ old scholar actor and playwright Ryan Ennis (2013) has won the Queensland Premierâ€™s Drama Award 2022-23.

Old scholar to be appointed first female Tasmanian Police Commissioner

â€‹Donna Adams has been appointed Tasmania's first female Commissioner of Police, after 35 years in the force. The highest-ranked woman in the 125-year history of Tasmania Police began her career as a constable when she was 19 years old, straight after graduating Year 12 at ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ»ÆÆ¬ in 1987.

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the Child Migrants

â€‹On Wednesday 3 August ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ»ÆÆ¬ commemorated 70 years since the arrival of the Former British Child Migrants, when 39 young boys arrived at Boysâ€™ Town in 1952 from orphanages in Great Britain. Six of these children were able to attend our assembly and receive our proud acknowledgement and sincere thanks for helping our school to grow in the early days and for helping us to understand and appreciate our heritage and history.

Important Communication from the Principal

The following is an exciting and important communication from our College Principal, Mr Stephen Casni.

Term 2 in Kindergarten tuminana

â€‹Term 2 is turning into a busy term for kinder tuminana. This term we are lucky enough to have visits from GYC students who are completing a VET Sport Coaching class as part of their studies. Each Kinder class will benefit from having five sessions where they will work in a small group with three GYC students to develop their gross motor skills.

â€‹Year 8 Retreat

On Monday 9 May, Year 8 students travelled to Lindisfarne Rowing Club for their Retreat Day. The theme for Retreat was Love Thy Neighbour. Students unpacked who their â€˜neighboursâ€™ are, both in a local and global context, with a focus on those in need and the less fortunate.

â€‹ANZAC Day Commemoration Assembly

On Wednesday, our Year 5-10 students and staff gathered in the Savio Centre to commemorate ANZAC Day which took place last Monday during the term break.

Reunion for the Class of 1971

â€‹The Savio College and Holy Name Year 10 classes from 1971 had a great reunion on Saturday 9 April 2022 at ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ»ÆÆ¬.

Death of former Deputy Principal Sr Val Grimson op

â€‹Sr Valerie Grimson op passed away in Concord, Sydney, NSW on 18 March 2022 aged 97 years.