Partners Wanted:
T
he St. Dominic School Community
Council invites you to become an
active partner in our school
community. As well as inviting you to
participate on the Community Council, the
Council also invites you to consider
making a financial contribution. Any
financial contribution you make will be
used to support and expand the projects,
activities and events that we sponsor each
year.
Cheques can be made payable to:
St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School
(Note: As we are not a registered charitable
organization, we cannot issue tax receipts.)
Thank you for your continuing
support of our students.
Thank You for Your Support
St. Dominic
Catholic Secondary School
Community Council
A Partnership of School and
Community Representatives
“Parental involvement is one of the
most significant factors contributing to
a child’s success in school.”
955 Cedar Lane
Bracebridge, Ontario
P1L 1W9
(705) 646-8772
http://dom.smcdsb.on.ca/
Mission Statement
S
t. Dominic’s School Community
Council strives to serve and support
a faith-filled Catholic educational
environment that welcomes the active
participation of students, parents, school,
church, and community. Working with the
community we hope to foster the
development of excellence in our students
through life-long learning. Through the
utilization of each other’s strengths and in
an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect, co-operation, and collaboration the Community
Council works to support unending student
success.
“Why Should I Join the Community
Council?”
• To have a voice in school curriculum,
school, and board policies.
• Provides a vehicle to express opinions
and suggestions about St. Dominic’s
future.
• Stay informed about what is being
offered at the school.
• Work with others who share similar
goals of making the high school
experience both an informative and fun
for all students.
• Studies show that
students do better
in schools where
there is high parent
involvement.
• Set an example for
high school students about the benefits
and rewards of volunteering.
History of St. Dominic School
Community Council
O
ver the past few years, the
School Community Council has
been a supportive presence for
students of St. Dominic in a variety of ways.
• In 2003, the Council
was able to
contribute to a
fantastic Prom night
through funding the
D.J. and decorations
including a 17ft. Eiffel
Tower monument.
• In 2002, NET
(National Evangelical
Team) was sponsored through the
Council to celebrate our annual
ThinkFast at the school.
• Community Council has assisted with
the chaperoning of school dances.
• Each year a bursary is presented by the
Council to a deserving graduate of St.
Dominic.
• The Council hosts the annual
Graduation reception.
• Over the past years, the Council has
held Penny Table fundraisers during
Parent-Teacher Interview nights.
• Financial assistance was provided to
develop the “Celebrating Success”
postcards.
In the future, the School Community
Council hopes to remain actively involved
with students by supporting their various
activities and fundraisers.
Plans for the 2005-2006 School Year
• The Community Council holds meeting
approximately 6 times a year.
• As well as the Community Council,
meeting are attended by the Principal
and Vice-Principal along with a teaching
staff representative and Student Council
representative creating a balanced
environment to discuss school offerings.
• During Parent-Teacher Interview nights,
the Community Council will serve dinner
to parents and students through the
evening.
• Community Council plays an important
role in assisting with Graduation,
including the provision of an annual
bursary.
Criteria for Bursary: The School
Community Council Bursary is awarded to
a grad who has shown outstanding
dedication and perseverance in achieving
their academic goals.
Past Winners: Dennis Dixon (2004) Katie Rowe (2003)
