Last weekend we commemorated Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day is more than just remembering those who have died in battle. Remembrance Day serves as a reminder that peace is possible, but it requires effort, vulnerability, and compassion. We must work towards a world where conflicts can be resolved through authentic listening and understanding rather than violence. Let us remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and let us strive for a world where their sacrifice was not in vain.

Nazareth had two significant improvement goals for 2023.

1. By the end of 2023, students will be proficient in reading for comprehension so that expected learning growth can be achieved in reading.

2. By the end of 2023, community engagement will improve so that students, parents and carers have deepened knowledge and understanding of the faith, wellbeing and learning at Nazareth.

Goal 1 has been achieved through ongoing staff professional learning, the provision of regular quality reading opportunities, the teaching of comprehension strategies in all key learning areas, the implementation of the revised K-2 English syllabus and the strategic analysis of reading data across the school.

Goal 2 has been achieved through the implementation of Faith and Learning Visits, weekly Celebration of Learning assemblies, regular communication to families via social media, COMPASS and the school newsletter, increased engagement with the All Saints Parish and increased opportunities for parents to volunteer to support the community.

Over Term 4 the Nazareth staff have been analysing data to commence the formulation of our draft 2024 goals:

2024 Goal 1 will focus on the Vision and Mission of Nazareth and how it is experienced and lived in the life of the school.

2024 Goal 2 will focus on assessment informed instruction to improve learning outcomes.

These goals will be further refined and shared with the school community at the end of the year.

As we near the end of Term 4 2023, I invite you to take time to reflect on the events of 2023 and consider the growth in faith, learning and wellbeing that has taken place for your child/children. The primary school years move very quickly, and so much is achieved in such a short time.