St Lucy’s School, a K – 12 Catholic school in Wahroonga NSW, and ministry of Dominican Education Australia, officially opened The Catherine Centre, a new building with dynamic and flexible learning spaces for the High School students on 19 May. The refurbished and newly named Veritas Centre which includes a Library, Fitness Gym and a […]
Trustees, Board Chairs and Principals of DEA Ministries met for the biennial meeting in Melbourne. Rev Dr Brendan Reed, Parish Priest in the Archdiocese of Melbourne and adjunct lecturer at Catholic Theological College in pastoral theology opened the evening gathering on 7th May. Brendan’s presentation – Challenges for Catholic Identity as we Reimagine 2035 served as an excellent foray […]
Sr Julianna Drobik OP, DEA Trustee and members of the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of Eastern Australia and the Solomon Islands joined students and staff for the feast of St Catherine of Siena (29 April), Patroness of the College. The Fr Paul Rankin OP was the celebrant for the celebration of the Eucharist at […]
At the beginning of April, 22 pilgrims set off on the inaugural DEA pilgrimage in the Footsteps of St Dominic. Pilgrims came from a variety of ministries within the Dominican Family in both Australia and the Solomon Islands. Some of these ministries included, Cabra Dominican College, Santa Sabina College, St Lucy’s School, Blackfriars Priory School […]
Sr Julianna Drobik OP, (Trustee of Dominican Education Australia) and Mary L’Estrange, (Chair of St Lucy’s School Board) recently visited the new satellite class at Santa Sabina College in Strathfield. The students are settling well into their new environment and enjoy interacting with the del Monte primary students for their specialist classes.
DEA Ministries celebrated the beginning of 2025 school year celebrating opening Mass and events. Heare we feature how our Ministries celebrated.
DEA Trustees would like to congratulate Kathleen (Kitty) Guerin who was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for Service to Catholic Secondary Education. Throughout her career, Kitty has worked across the state including as Chair, Santa Sabina College (2023-current and director 1996-2004), St Lucy’s School, Wahroonga (Chair 2014-2022), […]
DEA Trustees – Sr Julianna Drobik OP and Mr Paul Reid joined St Lucy’s Board Chair, Mrs Mary L’Estrange and Principal, Mr David Raphael at the St Lucy’s Gala Night, a major fundraising evening on Saturday 16 November. The evening aimed to raise $100,000 to support technology, programs and resources that empower students to build […]
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” (Proverbs 16:3) Faithful and loving God, we pray for all Year 12 students across our DEA schools. Give them the grace of recollection, resilience, and gifted hands and thoughts as they sit exams in the coming weeks. Holy Spirit, guide, protect and reward […]
Australia will celebrate the teaching profession on World Teachers’ Day on Friday 25 October 2024. World Teachers’ Day honours the dedication, hard work and passion of teachers who play a crucial role in shaping the hearts, minds and futures of our young people. We celebrate and give thanks for teachers in our Dominican Education […]