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I wish to welcome everyone back to Nazareth to commence Term 2. I hope that all families enjoyed the celebration of Easter and were able to spend time together.
Last Thursday’s Shellharbour City ANZAC Day ceremony was very well attended by a number of Nazareth families. Special mention and thanks to Lachlan P and Dakota F who accompanied me in representing the school with the laying of a wreath during the ceremony. Appreciation is also extended to our Year 5 students who led our school based ANZAC Day ceremony and to our special guests who attended, Mr Kim Kearney and Mrs Katherine Schonrock. Our thanks are also extended to a number of Corpus Christi students who attended to form a catafalque party during the ceremony.
The school community wishes good luck to all the children competing in next week's Diocesan Cross Country.
Peter Dempsey
Principal
PROJECT COMPASSION
Thank you to those students who contributed to Project Compassion. Any Project Compassion boxes that you have at home can be returned to school by the end of the Week 2. Money will be forwarded to Caritas.
ANZAC DAY
We gathered as a school community on Monday 29th April to commemorate ANZAC Day. We were fortunate to have a group of Corpus Christi students present to form a Catafalque Party, which made the ceremony all the more meaningful. Thank you also to veterans Mr Kim Kearney and Mrs Katheryn Shonrock for being present. Mr Kearney on behalf of the RSL presented a gift of World War diaries and letters to the school.
EASTER CELEBRATION
The most joyful season of the Church’s year begins on Easter Sunday. We believe that Jesus is with us as the Risen Lord. The message of Easter is new life. On Wednesday 1st May at 1:50pm we celebrated the season of Easter in the Hall with prayer. Thank you to Year Three for leading this celebration.
MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s Day will be celebrated at Nazareth on Friday 10th May. Kindergarten will lead us in prayer in the hall at 9.00am. We give thanks for our mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, godmothers, aunts and anyone who is like a mother to us. Everyone is welcome to attend.
CONFIRMATION 2019
Enrolment forms were due back to either the school or Parish Office by the end of Term One. If you have any questions please contact the Parish / Presbytery Office on 4296 3939.
FIRST COMMUNION 2019
Enrolment forms were due back to either the school or Parish Office by the end of Term One. If you have any questions please contact the Parish / Presbytery Office on 4296 3939.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION – PARTNERS PROGRAMME 2019
For those enrolled the First Session Commences in the Grealy Centre on
Wednesday 22nd May, 7:30pm
Thursday 23rd May, 1:30pm
Sunday 26th May, 2:00pm
Parents are to attend any ONE of these sessions.
ALL SAINTS PARISH ROSARY GROUP
The Rosary is prayed every Monday from 9:30am in our Parish Liturgy Room at All Saints Church. Followed by Readings and Reflection and a cuppa. As Catholics we pray the Rosary as a means to spiritual growth. Throughout Church history many saints and popes have highly recommended that we pray the Rosary. St Pope John Paul II declared the Rosary as his favourite prayer, a “prayer for peace and for the family”. Come join us in asking Mary to intercede for us with her Son, Jesus.
During our Religion lessons, 3H have been preparing for our Easter Celebration. Each student has been practicing their part of the liturgy. Some students are reading part of the prayer, some are helping to assist with the setting of the prayer space and others are taking part in a re-enactment of the Gospel. This experience is helping year 3 to deepen their knowledge of the Easter season and to understand that Jesus is risen.
Below is 3H practicing their songs, “Walking in the Light of God,” and “Hallelujah.”
KN started Term 2 with big smiles and enthusiasm. We are all excited to be back at school to play with our friends, learn new things and be the best we can be.
We have been practising our letters sounds and sight words and we remember what to do when we read our books in guided reading time. We know that to be successful readers we need to point to all our words, look at our pictures and try again if we get confused. We are starting to take readers home to show our families what we can do!
SOCIAL MEDIA
As noted in the last newsletter a new Social Media Policy is now in place. Refer to link https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/about-us/policies/social-media-policy/. Additional information will be forwarded to all families relating to the school’s use of social media. Special thanks is extended to Cindy C (parent representative) who provided an excellent overview at the last P&F Meeting of the newly released policy.
STAFFING NEWS
Mrs Lisa Tyson will be on Long Service Leave for the first 4 weeks of this Term. During this time Mrs Jodi Marsh will fulfil the role of Acting Assistant Principal and Mrs Jessica Shelton will be Acting Middle Leader 2. I wish to congratulate both Mrs Marsh and Mrs Shelton and thank them for their preparedness to take on these roles. Also I hope Mrs Tyson enjoys her Leave while travelling overseas.
CLAIM THE DATE
Nazareth Pupil Free Day Tuesday June 11
WINTER UNIFORM
During the first 2 weeks of this Term students may wear either summer or winter uniform however all students are expected to be wearing winter uniform from Monday of Week 3 (May 13)
PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT
NSW CPS BASKETBALL CHALLENGE – ALBURY, OCTOBER 26TH & 27TH
Training and try-outs for the CPS Basketball Challenge will start Wednesday (May 22nd) from 7am to 8am at Shellharbour City Stadium. The cost for court hire will be $2 per player.
Please return your commitment form as soon as possible. At this stage there have not been enough senior girls (Years 5 & 6) sign-up, so if your daughter is interested please let the office know.
MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST & STALL
This year the Mother’s Day Stall will be held on Thursday 9th May and The Mother’s day breakfast will be held on Friday 10th May 2019.
At the Mother’s day stall, students will be able to purchase some beautiful gifts ranging in price from $1 to $8.
Volunteers will be needed after school commences to help serve on the stall. Anytime you can spare will be greatly appreciated.
The Mother’s day breakfast will commence at 7.30am in the school grounds. While mum’s are having breakfast, the P&F will be selling raffle tickets to win, 1st prize: Sumo Slicer (valued at $75), 2nd prize: Luxurious Winter Throw rug, 3rd prize: Bath & Body gift hamper.
To help with catering could you please send back the RSVP by Monday 6th May. It is very important for everyone involved that this is returned so nobody is left disappointed. This year we will be having a lucky door prize for those who RSVP.
If you have any enquiries regarding the stall, breakfast or volunteering, please contact Vanessa Orlandi on 0407955261.
SCHOOL DISCO
The P&F will be holding the first school disco for the year on Thursday 16th May. Juniors (K, Yr1, Yr2) will be from 5.30-6.45pm and Seniors (Yrs 3, 4, 5 & 6) will be 7.00-8.30pm.
Entry is $5 per family and each child will receive a free popper upon entry.
A sausage sizzle will be available for purchase along with drinks, glowsticks and snacks.
Volunteers are required to help serve at either sessions, so any amount of time offered would be greatly appreciated.
PRINCIPALS AWARD
Bella M
Kye Z
Blayde W
Olivia K
Mia S
Caden C
Calahni D
NAZARETH AWARD
Annie D
