Term 2 has commenced very well and all students have returned to school focused on their learning, which is pleasing to observe. Refining the skills of comprehension continues to be a key focus across the whole school. Students are responding well and this is becoming evident in the learning data which is closely monitored. In particular, I am pleased with the students I have worked with recently who are effectively utilising the comprehension strategies of predicting, inferring, visualising, summarising, making connections, questioning, monitoring and questioning. I encourage all parents/carers to read with your child/ren. Enjoy the time together and when possible discuss with your child what was read to ensure understanding.

I am pleased to invite all Grandparents, Great Grandparents and those that are like Grandparents to spend time at Nazareth school on Wednesday May 25. All are invited to attend Mass with the children in the All Saints church commencing at 9:00 am. At the conclusion of Mass whilst still in the church all grandparents and great grandparents will be acknowledged and then invited to morning tea within the school grounds. Following morning tea grandparents and great grandparents will be able to visit the classrooms. This will be the first time we have been able to conduct ‘Grandparent’s Day’ for several years and the school is excited to be able to welcome our special guests. Additional information will be relayed to families during the time ahead, in the meantime mark this significant date on your calendar and please extend the invitation to all of our Grandparents and Great Grandparents.

I extend my thanks to the many parents who were able to assist with today’s Mother’s Day stall. The stall was organised through the P&F Association and was a great success. The children loved buying from the stall. On behalf of the Nazareth school community we wish all mothers, step mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers and all those that fulfil the role of mother, a very happy Mother’s Day for Sunday.

Enjoy the week ahead.

Peter Dempsey
Principal