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Enjoy the latest and highly anticipated podcast an interview with one of our most famous past pupils, patron of our past pupils' union and former President of Ireland Dr. Mary McAleese.

St Dominic’s run a research programme in conjunction with Bath University and Global Action Plan.  In 2025 we had 2 teams of participants (Year 9s and Year 13s).  The programme centres on Common Values and involves the completion of a series of tasks including: - team discussions and feedback, viewing video clips, collating team opinions and the completion of ranking tasks and a series of individual online surveys (while navigating the trick questions!).  In 2026 for the firs

The school offers the YABA programme (Young Anti-Bullying Ambassadors).  The Antibullying Alliance (ABA) is a coalition of organisations and individuals united against bullying and seek to promote positive youth voices.  As Ambassadors,  our team influence ABA projects and help develop their messaging and campaign work.  Following their online training, the team collaborate via a series of zoom meetings with other schools’ YABA, helping to pass on the antibullying message to

The Science Department offers an array of opportunities through competitions, talks, exhibitions, Yr 8 Science club, Crest Awards and many more. Aashritha Bhardwaj, 8C won the Royal Society of Biology Yr 8 Biology Spelling bee. Faraday Challenge facilitated by SENTINUS: A group of Year 8 and Year 9 students worked as part of a team to research, design and make prototype solutions to real-world engineering problems. Key Stage 3 pupils celebrated National Science Week by carryi

The Irish Department is delighted to be part of the Gaelbhratach scheme this year. Caitríona Fox, Erin O’Brien and Aoibhín Ní Dhuibhfinn form the Gaelbhratach committee will be working hard alongside Ms Clarke to showcase Irish as more than a classroom subject in the school. They have already created and displayed Irish language signage throughout the school and will be taking a leading role in organising our annual Irish language Feis this year.

Year 10 Design Thinking and Dragons Den Competition   In term one of Year 10, pupils take part annually in an inspiring Design Thinking Workshop led by The Innovation Factory.   During the session, students explore creative and collaborative approaches to problem-solving before meeting the owner of our local coffee shop, Hatch, who presents them with a real-life challenge — a gap in his current menu.   Working in teams, pupils develop innovative solutions and pitch their idea

Paul Doherty came to speak to our year 12s in assembly as part of their citizenship and health and well-being curriculum about the effects of poverty in our community. He spoke about his work and the impact of the school’s donations each Christmas. Paul revealed that the school’s efforts helped over 40 families to get through the Christmas period last year– providing toys, food, and support through the community hub in Andersonstown. He also advertised the Uniform hub, Foodba

Any Year 11 or 12 pupil sitting M2/M3/M4/M7 on the 18 th  and 20 th  November is expected to attend a booster on Friday 14 th  November. Please see the attached information. Full uniform expected and to bring packed lunch/water as canteen is closed. Please bring calculators and maths sets.   Year 12 pupils have extra revision sessions for M7 on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. These will be highly beneficial for students and attendance is expected.   Any queries, please contact

St. Dominic’s Science Department was delighted to welcome Frances Weldon and past pupil Edel Marken, who delivered an inspiring and informative talk to our Year 13 and 14 STEM students on the exciting opportunities available through higher-level apprenticeships. We are incredibly grateful to Frances and Edel for taking the time to share their insights and experiences.

Congratulations to Lucy Diamond Yr14 on successful application to study level 3 and 4 youth work via St. Teresa's. Lucy has already gained her level 1 and we wish her every success moving forward. Lucy is an outstanding pupil who embodies the Dominican spirit!

Yesterday, the AS geographers travelled to Magilligan Field Centre and the Umbra Nature Reserve to study vegetation succession in sand dunes.  We worked as teams to collect soil samples along a transect, and data relating to plant species, temperature, wind speed, wind direction and light intensity.  This hands-on experience was fun, helped to develop our fieldwork skills and certainly brought the theory of vegetation succession to life.

On Wednesday 22 nd October our GCSE Geography students spent the day at Curly Burn River, near Derry investigating how the river’s characteristics change along its course. They measured width, depth, velocity, and bedload, linking their findings to the Bradshaw Model. A great day of hands-on learning and real-world geography in action!

Our Eco Club met with Moragaine McParland from Ulster Wildlife to discuss taking part in the exciting “Wild Youth” programme . This initiative helps young people improve their mental health and wellbeing by connecting with nature through hands-on, outdoor activities right here in our local area. Some of the club have already attained their bronze award and can begin working towards their silver. 🍃 We’re looking forward to exploring how we can get involved and make a differe

The Anti Chewing Gum Campaign was launched by the Student Council. Pupils were asked to design creative posters promoting responsible behaviour and good hygiene. Congratulations to all the winners!

Our Year 13 Politics in Action group met for the first time last week to begin this year’s project. The group got off to a lively start, focusing on political polarisation as part of Politics in Action’s ‘Citizens Now’ theme for the year. Students will investigate various issues from a ‘local to global’ context and hope to meet a few politicians to inform their work along the way!

This year 258 schools registered to take part, which is phenomenal and a special thanks must go to the team at the Royal Society of Biology for promoting the competition in its third year. Well done to Aashritha Bhardwaj  who won our first-year competition with full marks - 20/20. Well done  to the Science prefects who organised and ran the event in school.