RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL
On Friday 7th August, Nazareth will be holding a pyjama day to support the St Vincent de Paul winter appeal. Students are asked to come dressed in their pyjamas for the day and bring along a gold coin donation. The school’s Mini Vinnies team have been promoting this occasion. Please ensure students wear sports shoes with their pyjamas.
FEAST of MARY OF THE CROSS MACKILLOP
On the 8th August, we celebrate the Feast day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. St Mary of the Cross MacKillop is Australia’s first saint. This Friday 7th August, our assembly prayer will recognise this occasion with Year 5B leading our prayer celebration.
FRIDAY WEEKLY ASSEMBLY
Virtual Assembly via Zoom will continue each Friday in Term 3, at 9:00am. A Meeting ID will be posted on Compass each Thursday afternoon. At these assemblies there will be a short prayer followed by the presentation of weekly awards. There will be no class awards in Week 1.
CHRISTMAS STORY ART COMPETITION
The Christmas Story Art Competition will continue to be conducted in 2020. Stage 3 students will once again be offered the opportunity to participate in this competition.
As per previous years, successful entries from students of the Wollongong Diocese will be selected for display at the Sydney Christmas Art Competition and Exhibition.
The format of this competition and exhibition may be modified to comply with government requirements and systemic guidelines that will be in force at the time of the competition.
PARENT SPIRITUAL FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES
Ripples is a PODCAST developed for staff and parents' on-going spiritual formation. It seeks to offer a space where people can draw on the wisdom of a series of guest speakers and can experience some treasured stillness through meditation. Practices like these create a ripple effect. They have the potential to impact the way we respond to family, friends, colleagues, to creation and to our loving God. Come and enjoy some Inspired Voices and Treasured Stillness. To access please use this link: https://ripples.dow.catholic.edu.au/