As we draw towards the end of Term 2 (Friday July 3) I wish to acknowledge and thank all parents / carers for your patience and cooperation in relation to matters associated with COVID – 19 restrictions. 

Please note that the current morning drop off and afternoon pick up arrangements will continue next Term, however there will be an adjustment in times for the afternoon pick up, refer to details in this newsletter. As we move towards Term 3 parents/carers will continue to be restricted entering the school grounds, events involving larger gatherings of adults will not be permitted and parent teacher interviews will be conducted via phone or Zoom. Whole school events including our annual Father’s Day breakfast will not be occurring. In light of current NSW Government directives and NSW Health advice it is not possible at this point of time to confirm the school’s end of year major events, including the Year 6 Graduation. I am in regular contact with Mr Justin Bowden (Response Coordinator COVID -19 CEDoW) so that current NSW Health and NSW Government directives can be acted upon. I am very aware of the impact of COVID – 19 restrictions, including the bush fire emergency at the end of last year, on our current Year 6 students. During next Term I will keep all parents/carers (particularly Year 6 parents/carers) informed of the planning associated with end of year events and amendments to school procedures. As previously communicated with you, the school’s continuous cleaning of high touch surfaces will remain in place during Term 3 (in addition to normal after hours cleaning).  

I wish to extend my thanks to all Nazareth staff for their extraordinary work each day. In particular I thank them for their high level of expertise coordinating remote learning, delivering face to face teaching and their ongoing care extended to each child at Nazareth. 

Take care during the time ahead and stay safe.

Peter Dempsey

Principal