St Dominic's Centre Mayfield

Child Protection

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle are committed to providing safe environments for students. Whilst we have a legal obligation to protect children, this commitment is central to our Catholic beliefs. All schools in NSW are required to meet the statutory obligations of legislation relating to child protection and schools in this diocese are required to uphold the policies and guidelines set out by the Catholic Schools Office.

At St Dominic’s Centre, we believe that all children have a right to a safe learning environment free from any form of abuse or harm. We believe that relationships between adults and children are governed by trust and Gospel values.

On 15 June 2013, The Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013 made under The Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 came into force. The Regulation applies to any person working in child related employment including both paid and volunteer work.

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has an absolute and abiding commitment to promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children. The agency known as Office of Safeguarding provides child protection services for all of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.

Office of Safeguarding website

Celebrating St Dominic’s Day

Celebrating St Dominic’s Day

15 Aug 2018

BY AMY THEODORE Three Dominican schools in Mayfield - St Dominic’s Centre, San Clemente High School and St Columban’s Primary School – recently came together...

MEGA GALLERY: DioSounds 2018

MEGA GALLERY: DioSounds 2018

26 Jun 2018

The 12th year of DioSounds was a year of firsts as 13 secondary schools performed in the musical showcase last Thursday, 21 June, at Newcastle’s Civic Theatre. This year’s theme was &ldqu...

St Dominic’s is empowering students with its specialised support

St Dominic’s is empowering students with its specialised support

23 Jun 2018

By Emerald Griffith The specialised staff and purpose-built environment at St Dominic’s Centre, Mayfield, provides unique and individualised support to ensure students have full partic...

The evolution of St Dominic’s Centre

The evolution of St Dominic’s Centre

30 May 2018

By Vicki Gould St Dominic’s Centre, Mayfield, has responded to the changing needs of the community, accepting enrolments for students with either a primary disability of moderate cognitive...

St Dominic’s takes a personalised approach

St Dominic’s takes a personalised approach

24 May 2018

BY VERONICA MCLOUGHLIN Personalised teaching programs and dedicated specialist staff at St Dominic’s Centre, Mayfield, are helping students not just to survive, but to thrive. The stu...

St Dominic’s becomes an Autism Friendly School

St Dominic’s becomes an Autism Friendly School

14 Apr 2018

BY SYLVIA PLANTINGA St Dominic’s Centre, Mayfield, is now accepting enrolments for Kindergarten students who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Autism Spectrum Disorder spec...

Creating a community of positivity at St Dominic’s

Creating a community of positivity at St Dominic’s

04 Apr 2018

By Mel Nunn The Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) philosophy at St Dominic’s Centre, Mayfield, assists staff, students and families in creating and maintaining a positive and safe learn...

Catholic Schools Week - Day 4

Catholic Schools Week - Day 4

08 Mar 2018

Day four of Catholic Schools Week was all about sharing talent, classroom activities, leadership advice and lunches with families. The school community of St Joseph’s Primary School, Glouce...

St Dominic's Athletics Carnival 2017

St Dominic's Athletics Carnival 2017

20 Dec 2017

By Veronica McLoughlin The colours of blue and red filled the grounds of St Pius X High School, Adamstown, recently as students from St Dominic’s Centre, Mayfield, enjoyed their inaugural Athle...

Science show at St Dominic's Centre

Science show at St Dominic's Centre

13 Dec 2017

By Simon Watt On Monday 11 December, the University of Newcastle’s award-winning SMART program (Science, Maths and Real Technology) delivered an exciting and individually tailored science show...

Students celebrate the joy of Christmas

Students celebrate the joy of Christmas

04 Dec 2017

By Gabrielle Sutherland On Wednesday 29 November, students from St Dominic’s Centre, Mayfield and St Columban’s Primary School, Mayfield attended the annual Christmas...

St Dominic’s official opening and blessing of new facilities

St Dominic’s official opening and blessing of new facilities

16 Oct 2017

By Gabrielle Sutherland On Thursday 12 October, the community of St Dominic’s Centre, Mayfield, welcomed Bishop Bill, Director of Schools, Dr Michael Slattery, the Dominican Sisters and sp...

Megan wins five medals at the Special Olympics

Megan wins five medals at the Special Olympics

27 Jul 2017

By Amanda Skehan During the first week of the school holidays, Megan Nay of St Dominic’s Centre, Mayfield, participated in the Special Olympics, Junior National Games and returned home with fiv...

An Aboriginal cultural experience for St Dominic’s Centre

An Aboriginal cultural experience for St Dominic’s Centre

21 Jun 2017

By Veronica McLoughlin Today, Wandana Aboriginal Education and Events, travelled from Sydney to visit students from St Dominic’s Centre, Mayfield. At the recent Catholic Schools Principals Con...