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This is an opportunity available to Year 9 & 10 students only. Run through the Young Citizens ‘citizenship experiences’ it helps improve young people’s understanding of the justice system and the legal system as they take on the roles of barristers, witnesses and court staff in a fictitious court case against other schools. Auditions take place in December followed by weekly practice for the Northern Ireland final of the competition which is usually held on the first or secon

Feis Bhéal Feirste is a charity which promotes the Irish language in non-Irish medium schools located in the greater Belfast area. They host poetry and conversation competitions for both primary and secondary schools in order to encourage the use and study of Irish amongst our youth. St Dominic’s take part in Feis Bhéal Feirste each year as it is a great opportunity for the girls to engage with the language and enhance their confidence with the spoken language.

The Technology and Design Department run a variety of projects and activities throughout the year to give pupils the opportunity to use tools, acquire skills and be creative. The following is a range of activities on offer: Year 8 Halloween conker spiders – Year 11 mentors Year 8 Christmas laser decorations – Year 14 mentors Christmas bazaar creations – Year 14 Collaborative project with Physics and TD - Handmade with STEAM Project -an educational project designed by a netw

St Dominic’s encourages, promotes and acknowledges our students’ faith volunteering. Pupils for example volunteer in their parishes as...

Giving Nation Programme This programme acknowledges Junior pupils (Years 8-10) volunteering and fund-raising activities to support their...

Shared Education in St. Dominic’s takes place across four main projects this year, as well as wider collaboration with Friends’ School Lisburn and partner schools across Ireland. History This project aims to explore a ‘shared’ history of the events of 1916 that have had an impact on the island of Ireland. It begins by studying the Irish experience of WWI and the Battle of the Somme. It then compares that to the experience of the Easter Rising. Pupils use a range of differen

French club continues to flourish at St. Dominic's! French club is open to all Year 8 and 9 pupils during period 6 lunch every other week. It is a great opportunity to meet with your friends, to relax and to learn lots about French culture and traditions! Each time we meet we focus on a different aspect of French culture. We have been learning French songs, making different crafts (such as crowns to celebrate Epiphany and Valentine’s cards for our friends and family), discove

Abair is a public speaking competition open to schools in Northern Ireland and is organised by Gael Linn . The aim of the competition is to afford public speaking experience in Irish to students. Five or six local qualifying rounds are held during school hours throughout Northern Ireland in November and December. Regional finals take place in February of each year with national finals in March. The competition is open to students of Irish/Gaeilge in Years 11-14 and it involve

Every Tuesday and Wednesday after school 3.10-4.10pm. Minecraft modding club Tuesdays IT1 3:10 – 4:10 Programming club Wednesdays IT1...

Pupils are involved in a wide range of community outreach and volunteering initiatives. St Dominic's Volunteer Pledge Our mission...

St Dominic's Grammar School is proud to hold two Green Flags and has maintained the Eco Flag since 2022 . We are committed to sustainability, climate action, and creating a greener future for all. What We’ve Achieved Can Recycling Programme launched in November 2025 Blooming Minds School Garden Plastic Bottle Recycling within the school COP30 Participation at Belfast Castle November 2025 and for the past 3 years Sentinus Sustainable City Programme/Technology collaboration Tr

There are two Maths clubs running alongside each other; one dedicated to Key Stage 3 pupils, and one for girls in Key Stage 4 and 5. The...

Impact Awards programme is built on 9 key principles: Sustained personal commitment Community benefit Voluntary Participation...

The Seasonal Cookery Club provides pupils with opportunities to extend and enrich their learning beyond the classroom through practical, hands-on culinary experiences. Building on the knowledge and skills developed in Home Economics lessons, pupils create a range of seasonal dishes and baked products throughout the year, including Christmas and Easter themed recipes. The club encourages creativity, independence and problem-solving, while allowing pupils to apply their learnin

Sporting Excellence at St Dominic's St Dominic's Grammar School for Girls has established itself as one of Northern Ireland's leading sporting schools. Over the past decade, the Physical Education Department has experienced significant growth and success across a wide range of sports, reflecting the talent, commitment and dedication of our pupils and staff. Netball continues to be a flagship sport within the school, with league and cup success achieved across all age groups.