Located in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada, our school is home to 400 students in grades 9-12. Our mission is "Together in Truth and Love", a statement that guides students and staff in decisions and actions taken at our school. St. Dominic would like to extend a warm welcome to MMO, St. Mary's parents and to the Parry Sound Community of St. Peter the Apostle. Phone St. Dominic (705) 646-8772.
ST. DOMS IN THE NEWS
Four St.Dom Communications Technology students win video contest Watch Video
Former DOM student
develops website to
connect
students with
employers. Read More
Students discuss World
issues in modle G8. Read More
St. DOM-ination at the
2010 comm tech fair. Read More
Students work on
straw bale homes for high skills. Read More
Dom Students Attend G8/G20
On June 25th 2 students from DOM were invited to attend the G8 / G20
conference and give commerative gifts to the spouses.
The boys were chosen from 3 other Canadian artists to make commerative
gifts that represent Canada for the G8 spouses.
The 20" scale canoes hand crafted by the 2 boys took 700 hours to make,
and were personally selected by Mrs. Harper herself.
The boys had a 1 hour personal audience with Mr. Harper, and then
had a 1 hour photo op / presentation to the G8 spouses.
Final Reports
Year end reports can be picked up from the Guidance Department
on June 28, 30 and July 2 , 5 and 6. Reports not picked up will be mailed out July 7.
Please note that reports will be held until any missing library and
textbooks issues are resolved.
A Summer Blessing
Go now, students and know that the Spirit of Jesus will be watching you.
Go now and enjoy God’s summer gifts of warm sun, cooling water, and long light days.
Go now, students, with the gift of faith,
that might see God’s hand in all your work and play.
Go now with the gift of hope, that you might offer love and care to all you meet.
Go now with the gift of knowledge, remembering all that you have learned.
With God’s help, live it.
Go now, student, with these words of Jesus in your hearts:
“I will not leave you alone; I am with you always.”
Dear Students, Parents, Guardians:
This has been a year full of accomplishments and success stories. It is hard to imagine that the year is coming to a close. Our dedicate staff and community partners have all made a strong contribution to our school community.
A special thank you to:
Father Ace for his ongoing spiritual leadership for both staff and students.
Our Student Council who organized and supported the many activities to help make our year exciting and engaging. It is rewarding to see your leadership shine and the “Spirit of Youth” in action.
Members of our Catholic School Community Council for their dedicated efforts to support our students and staff.
Our staff of educational assistances, secretaries and custodians in their continuous effort to support our learning community.
Our dedicated teachers who have coached, organized and fostered students through the year both in and outside of the classroom. Your many acts have served to guided and motivate many students to reach their potentials.
Our cafeteria staff for their hard work to support healthy choices and provide a good variety of food choices.
Our vice principal Mrs. Vanclief for your dedication in serving our school community and fostering Catholic education in Muskoka.
As principal of St. Dominic C.S.S., I have had the great opportunity and blessing to be a part of the St. Dominic School Community over the last three years. Next year, my journey with our Board will take me to St. John Vianney Catholic School to serve this community in Barrie. Mr. Brian McKenzie, principal at Guardian Angels Catholic School and previously vice principal at St. Joseph's High School has been appointed as principal to St. Dominic for next year.
It has been my privilege over the years to work and serve with you in this community. I thank you for the knowledge, support, and faith based community that you have provided to me. I firmly believe that the “Spirit of Youth” and Catholic education is alive and thriving in Muskoka. I wish everyone in the St. Dominic C.S.S. community success in your future endeavors. Go Dragons!
Mr.John Young
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G8 Update
The G8 Summit Accommodation - The exam schedule will be adjusted and completed on June 15, 16, 17, 18. June 28 and 29 will be used as alternate exam days. Graduation is scheduled for June 29. June 30 will remain a Secondary Professional Activity Day.
STUDENTOPOLIS =
Summer Jobs
Former DOM student develops website to conncet students with emploters. Click the image to connect to Studentopolis.
Five students competed in the Communications Technology Fair winning two out of the four categories, Web Design and Video Production.
Great job team!
SUMMER SCHOOL
Registration is now open on the Board website http://smcdsb.on.ca
You will see the summer school icon at the top right hand side of the page.
There are five different offerings:
Credit Recovery Courses (July 13-22 )
Transfer Courses (July 13-22 )
Full Credit Courses (July 6-29 )
Summer Co-op (July 6-29 - pre-placement activities TBD )
Elementary Reach Ahead (July 6-29 ) &
Literacy/Numeracy (July 13-22 )
Classes will run Monday - Thursday (no FRIDAY Classes)in the month of July. Please check the registration form for dates.
Summer School will be offered at ONE site only - St. Joseph's Catholic High School, Barrie. Transportation will be provided from all other high school communities numbers permitting.
Tues June 29 - Grad Ceremony
June 15 to 18 - Exams
Tues May 10 - Europe Trip Returns
Mon Apr 19 - Earth Week at Doms
Fri Apr 16 - Battle of the Bands
Contact Information:
Principal Mr. John Young
Vice-Principal Mrs. Cathy Vanclieaf
Chaplain Mrs. Lisa Theriault, ofs
Guidance Mrs. Joletta Thompson
Office Administrator Mrs. Sandra Gohm
Office Assistant Mrs. Brenda Chambers
Address 955 Cedar Lane, Bracebridge, ON. P1L 0A1
Phone (705)646-8772 Fax (705)646-7613
Email domoffice@smcdsb.on.ca
St.Doms
Weekly Happenings
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
WEEK
1: Period 1-2-L-3-4
Mon
Sept 6 - Labour Day
Tues
Sept 7 -
Wed Sept 8 -
Thurs Sept 9 -
Fri
Sept 10 -
2010-2011 Civies Days
St.Doms
Civies Days are the last
Friday of each month:
April 30
May 28
June TBA
Debating Key Issues - Model G8 Summit
Grade 11 and 12 students from St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School in Bracebridge learned how to be international diplomats. Students were able to play the role of world leaders and debate key global issues at a Model G8 Summit held at Taboo Resort in Gravenhurst on March 26th.
When the world learned that the G8 Summit was to be held in Huntsville in June 2010, the Canadian government also announced that a G8 Summit Youth Program would be part of this exciting event. This youth engagement strategy included a Model G8 Summit for Grade 11 and 12 students. There is also a My Muskoka Art Competition for Kindergarten to Grade 5 students and a Multimedia Muskoka Competition for Grades 6 – 10 students. This is all part of a strategy to help students get a better understanding of the G8 Leaders Summit.
At the Summit, 12 students from 10 local high schools in Muskoka and surrounding areas, including St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School, were invited to play the role of G8 leaders. In addition to presenting positions, participating in debates and developing communiqués, the students heard from several motivational speakers throughout the day. At the conclusion of the Summit, student delegations also had to respond to mock journalists at a press conference – quite a day!
The student delegations came prepared to discuss, negotiate and debate global issues such as countering international terrorism, reducing global poverty, responding to climate change and rebuilding the global economy – all topics to be discussed at the real G8 Leaders Summit in June. To prepare for this Model Summit, students spent weeks researching the G8 countries and their positions on these key topics. St. Dominic represented the United States of America. They learned many skills including negotiating, reasoning, international diplomacy, and, as Minister Clement noted, “…using ideas and discussions instead of war” to solve world problems.
ST.DOMS IN THE NEWS
Broadcast Your Smile
Parents have a lot of things to worry about these days. Affording dental treatment for your child shouldn’t be one of them. If you’re not covered by dental insurance or can’t afford the cost of treatment you may be eligible for help. Teens are now included in the coverage for urgently needed dental care through The Children in Need of treatment program. The program offered through the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, covers the cost of urgent dental care such as fillings and extractions for children and teens under the age of 18.
The Dental Team will be visiting our school on May 17 from 9:00am to 3:00pm and will be offering free dental screenings and a free “smile kit” (gum, locker mirror, pencil case, toothbrush and toothpaste)
For more information on the program call Your Health Connection at 721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 ext 8804 (Mon. to Fri. 8:00am to 4:30pm) or visit www.simcoemuskokahealth.org
Download the 2010-11 course calendar
The school's 2010-2011 course calendar is now available for download. Download course selection forms here - Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12.
CommTech student wins contest!
St.Dom's grade 11 CommTech student wins FIRST PRIZE in Muskoka cover design contest.
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