Welcome

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our St. Dominic’s Primary School website. It is an honour and my privilege to lead this wonderful community and work alongside our staff and families to educate the children of St. Dom’s. As a parent of two and an educator of over 30 years, I am wholeheartedly invested in and committed to, supporting students and their families, as well as providing an enriching primary school experience for every child. At St. Dominic’s, we acknowledge and truly value the partnership between school and home and as the key adults in the lives of our children, it is our shared responsibility to support and nurture our children to know that they are guided and supported in their learning, wellbeing and faith.  It is also our shared responsibility to enable them to thrive and to teach them to be well-informed, lifelong learners and compassionate citizens now and in the future.

Our St. Dominic's motto, ‘Veritas’, connects us to the 800 year Dominican tradition and to Dominican communities across Australia and the world. ‘Truth’ is grounded in prayer and contemplation, commitment to study, relationships, community, and justice, inspired by Gospel values. In the tradition of our Dominican Charism and in the context of our ever changing world, we work together to empower students in Faith & Prayer, in their Learning, as active citizens in the Community, and as people of Service to others, making a difference in the world.

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We are often referred to as 'the Gem of Camberwell' and it is indeed so! Come and visit our school to experience the warmth of its welcome and the heart of its people.... our community! St. Dominic's Primary School is a community where everyone is known, heard and valued and Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our Staff are experts in acknowledging and working with students to ensure their potential is reached, as full flourishing learners. As educators, we are committed to implementing and putting into practice expert teaching across all classrooms, to educate 100% of our students 100% of the time, ensuring quality learning and teaching programs reflect a comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum.

Our students are at the centre of our work, our decisions, our community and at the heart of all that we do. At St. Dominic’s, every child's needs, efforts and achievements are acknowledged & celebrated. We promote and build sustainable wellbeing, which gives our students the opportunity to develop resilience, confidence, compassion and respect for all. As Principal of this wonderfully diverse & rich learning community, this gives me great pride. 

St. Dominic's community celebrated our Centenary in 2025, which we did is so many ways... a Centenary Book, Gala Dinner, Centenary Launch, community events, time capsule... What a year!!! 

If you are a first time visitor to our website, we warmly welcome you and hope to welcome you for a school visit soon! Our school website has been customised to capture who we are and to give you a sense of our vibrant learning community. 

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The best way to get to know St. Dominic's is to visit us! 

We offer different ways for you to visit our School and meet our Community.   

Prospective families are invited to book a tour of the school at any time throughout the year. Our Principal, along with Year 6 students will warmly welcome you and host personalised school tours. We will show you around our school where you will see  'a day in the life of St Dom's and are welcomed to ask vital questions, as well as get to know our students who offer their insights into their love of St Dom's and their experiences of learning and flourishing. 

An Open Day will be held in March during Catholic Education Week and will be our showcase event. Families can visit by making a booking during the Open Day, visit our 'pop up' activities and go on a guided tour, as well as meet our community. 

All tours are by appointment only and can be booked via the Enquire Now link on our homepage OR by registering an enquiry.

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I invite you to make contact with us should you like to find out more about our community and enrolments and to ‘Discover the St. Dominic’s Difference’ for you and your family.

If you are considering enrolling your child at St. Dominic's, We are saving a place for you!