Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you to the Year 1 and Year 2 parents, carers and grandparents who have volunteered their time for parent reading each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning. It is wonderful to see helpers sitting and listening to children read, supporting and developing a love of reading. Thank you to Mrs Aleckson for organising the parent helper information sessions that outlined the roles and responsibilities of parent reading helpers.
 
Enrolment interviews for Kindergarten 2025 are now complete. On Monday 24 June offers of placement will be sent to families. It is a privilege to meet with families and listen to their hopes and dreams as they embark on their journey at Nazareth. A consistent message heard from families is that Nazareth enjoys a positive reputation as a school of quality education, welcome, and inclusion within the wider community. This affirmation from families reflects the dedication and hard work of our staff, students, and parents in creating a nurturing environment for all.

As previously mentioned, Semester 1 Reports will be available on Compass from Wednesday 3 July. Learning Conversations for all students occurred in Term 1 as per our reporting and assessment schedule. It is important that you carefully read the reporting information contained within this newsletter; this is important because it will be the first time all students Kindergarten to Year 6 will receive the new reporting format. 

The P & F Executive are currently seeking a financial auditor to complete the annual audit of the P & F accounts. The audit needs to be completed by an independent and qualified accountant that is not a member of, nor related to an Executive member. If you are available to assist, please contact the school office. 

Yesterday, I attended the Leading with Integrity for Excellence Program. The program continues today and tomorrow. I am participating in this program with other Catholic school principals from within the Wollongong Diocese and across the country. The program challenges participants to consider some key elements central to the professional focus of leading with integrity for excellence in the governance of school leadership. It has also provided an opportunity to network with other principals from across the country, sharing ideas and challenges. In my absence I would like to thank Mr Danny Sykes, who is filling in as Acting Principal.

I wish everyone a safe long weekend.

Kind regards, 

Mr Matt Downes 
(Acting Principal)