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The school community wishes to thank the students who accompanied Mrs Warfield to the Shellharbour Reconciliation Flag Walk and activities held last Monday. The day was organised by the Shellharbour City Council in conjunction with local Aboriginal people so as to acknowledge National Reconciliation Week.
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.
Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. (reconciliation.org.au)
Next week (week 6) the school will officially launch our social media pages. The pages will provide reminders about school events, showcase the wonderful work that both our teachers and students do at Nazareth and also engage a positive online community for all of our families. The pages are supported and run by Nazareth staff.
If you would like to follow the pages, the Facebook page is
and the Instagram page is
In accordance with the Diocesan Social Media Policy, the direct link for the social media policy statement is pinned to both the Facebook and Instagram pages, should you wish to view the policy, please click on the link below.
Please note that important information for all parents / carers will be sent home in the coming days relating to the school’s new administration system (Compass). We have also included this information in notices.
Enjoy the week ahead
Peter Dempsey
Principal
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION – PARTNERS PROGRAMME 2019
For those enrolled the Second Session Commences in the Grealy Centre on
Wednesday 29th May, 7:30pm
Thursday 30th May, 1:30pm
Sunday 2nd June, 2:00pm
Parents are to attend any ONE of these sessions.
RECONCILIATION WEEK
This week classes will be involved in activities to celebrate National Reconciliation Week. On Monday, Mrs Warfield and a number of students represented Nazareth and participated in the local Reconciliation Walk.
KINDER, YEAR ONE AND YEAR TWO MASS
Next Wednesday 5th June, Kinder, Year One and Year Two will be attending Mass at 9:30am in All Saints Church. Parents are welcome to join us.
MINI VINNIES
Members from the Nazareth Mini Vinnies will be coming to each class to label clothing. We are doing this because our lost property basket is overflowing with clothes that are not labelled. We would like to remind parents to label your children’s clothing. Members of the Mini Vinnies team will be visiting classes in Week 4 and Week 5 to label clothing. All clothing in lost property will go to the second hand shop if not labelled at the end of Week 6.
Thank you
Dakota and Olivia (Media Officers for Mini Vinnies)
HELP WANTED
We have purchased fabric to create new prayer cloths for our classroom sacred spaces. If there is a parent who is able to hem the ends of several metre square cloths to prevent fraying, your help would be much appreciated. Please see Mrs Marsh if you can help.
This term in 3L we have been focusing on the Emmaus Story. The students had to write a diary entry from the point of view of the disciples or Jesus. Here are some examples :
Dear Diary,
Today I walked next to two people who were walking to Emmaus. They didn’t recognise me. When they got to their house they invited me in for supper. When I got inside I broke the bread and said the blessing. Then they recognised me.
From Jesus.
(By Kate)
Dear Diary,
Today I was walking to Emmaus talking about Jesus who had been put to death. Suddenly a stranger started walking with us. He asked what made me so sad. I told him that Jesus had been put to death. We finally arrived in Emmaus. It was getting late, so we invited him in. He took the bread and blessed it and then broke it. We finally realised it was Jesus, but then he disappeared. So we went and told the other disciples.
From Cleopas.
(By Max)
In Term 2, Year 2 students have been appreciating the work of some very well known artist and have been applying it to their own artistic practice. Recently, our year 2 artists have created class murals inspired by the work of Henri Matisse. Feel free to have a look on your way to the Stage 1 building. They are a wonderful sight to see!
STAFFING ANNOUNCEMENT
Mrs Lisa Tyson has accepted a new temporary role (until November 7) as a member of the Specialist School Support Team based at the Catholic Education Office Wollongong. Mrs Tyson’s new role has commenced which has followed immediately after her recent time of overseas travel. On behalf of the school community I congratulate Mrs Tyson and wish her well in her new role. We look forward to welcoming Mrs Tyson back to Nazareth early November. Staffing arrangements are still being finalised for this period of time, however Mrs Jodi Marsh will continue as Acting Assistant Principal.
EARN AND LEARN
Once again, Nazareth is involved in Woolworths Earn & Learn. We want to collect as many stickers as we can, so that we can order as much equipment as we can. Please drop your stickers in at the front office.
SCHOOL PROMOTION
During Week 6, a drone camera will be at Nazareth to take aerial style photographs of the school, surrounding area and local development. The drone will be flown by an accredited operator and will have no impact on the students. Please be aware that the photography will be done in such way that students will not be able to be identified. The photos will be used for school promotion and various school events. If you require any further information please contact the school office.
NAZARETH CHOIR PERFORMS BIG AT THE SHOALHAVEN EISTEDDFOD
PRINCIPALS AWARD
Ava W
Jacob D
Samuel D
Jasmine R
Mikayla C
NAZARETH AWARD
Layla M
MERIT AWARDS
| Class | Week 4 - Respect | |
| KN | Zayn E | Hayden R |
| KS | Jacob C | Olivia S |
| 1S | Jake M | Liam M |
| 1H | Leo H | Archie D |
| 2E | Marnie W | |
| 2L | Ruby S | Nathan B |
| 3L | Sam H | Xavier W |
| 3H | Alex H | Mia D |
| 4A | Jasmine R | Zachary G |
| 4R | Sam D | James C |
| 5B | Tiara C | Riley B |
| 5O | Ben E | Stella S |
| 6U | Anthony V | Fletcher S |
| 6R | Lachlan P | Jorja S |
| Class | Week 5 - Inclusion | |
| KN | Blake W | Sebastian C |
| KS | Rennan R | Aria P |
| 1S | Luke F | Jordan U |
| 1H | Jack K | Mason T |
| 2E | Anabel S | Anton D |
| 2L | Ruby S | Madeline S |
| 3L | Jacob O | Sebastian F |
| 3H | Nathaniel C | Calahni D |
| 4A | ||
| 4R | Chloe A | Juanita B |
| 5B | Tahlia J | Archie C |
| 5O | Dylan B | Aymara Z |
| 6U | Joseph O | Adison G |
| 6R | Jessica B | Monique M |
Please keep an eye out in school bags for information on sticky beaks resuable lunch bags, they have been sent home today.
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Just a reminder that our athletics carnival is on next Tuesday the 4th June. Please ensure that all permission notes are returned. Parent volunteers are asked to leave details at the school office.
P&F Meeting tonight at 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the school library, everyone is welcome.
SCHOOL BANKING
School Banking day is THURSDAY. Each week you can hand your deposit wallet in via the classroom.
We will be holding a School Banking Information Session at our school:
Time: from 8am
Date: Wednesday, 6th June, 2019
Location: In the playground
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