Vinnies sleepout participants Beth Caldwell, Laura Marschall, Isabella Mech, Emily Windle, Lauren Iskra, Sally Scott, Mia Ellis and Brianna Bria.

Schools

Students sleep out for homeless

A group of 80 students and nine staff from Cabra Dominican College raised more than $11,000 for the homeless by participating in the annual Vinnies Winter Sleepout on June 14.

Local

Record numbers as Year 7s start in Catholic secondary schools

The start of the new school year this week also heralds new beginnings for Catholic education in South Australia as about 4000 Year 7 students start in secondary schools.

Schools

Unity Day at Cabra

A range of activities were enjoyed by students who attended the annual Unity Day held at Cabra Dominican College’s St Mary’s Unit recently.

Local

Youth shine at radio awards night

Record listener numbers and the talent of young Catholic school students were cause for celebration at the annual Arch D Radio Awards Night held at Sacred Heart College last month.

Features

New principal in tune with Dominican spirit

Former music teacher Helen Riekie is determined to keep the Dominican spirit alive as she takes on her new role as principal of Cabra Dominican College.