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Message from the Principal
As Principal of Nazareth I wish to reassure everyone of my commitment to the school community and of the high priority I place on the safety and wellbeing of all members of the School. A calm, measured, safe approach is required from everyone so that we can all support each other and in particular provide support for our children.
I recommend to everyone the value of referring to current information via the following link COVID - 19 Information Centre.
This information which pertains to Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong is updated regularly. I will keep Nazareth parents/carers updated with relevant Nazareth information. Please refer to details in this Newsletter outlining changes and adjustments already in place.
I respectfully suggest to everyone to focus on maintaining calm for your family and explore the numerous ways you can show kindness and support to others.
I wish to extend my most sincere thanks to the outstanding work that the Nazareth staff continue to do each day.
Peter Dempsey
Principal
Current adjustments at Nazareth:
Ongoing lessons associated with good handwashing and cough and sneeze etiquette
Ongoing lessons explicitly teaching children about the concept of social distancing
No school assemblies and no additional extra curricula events
Desk rearrangements in classrooms adjusted to maximize space between students
Student eating arrangements adjusted to allow children to be near friends with appropriate distancing
Additional ongoing monitoring of children playing
No usage of the school playground climbing equipment.
As of Monday March 23: Student’s not to use Bubblers in the school. All children are to have their own drink bottle. There are a number of areas in the school that allow for the safe refilling of water bottles. A supply of water bottles will be available if required.
PROJECT COMPASSION
The Project Compassion appeal continues throughout the season of Lent. If you are interested in finding out more about how your support supports others go to caritas.org.au/projectcompassion
SCHOOL FEAST DAY
At Nazareth, we celebrate our school Feast Day on the Feast of the Annunciation, Wednesday 25th March. The day will begin with prayer within the classroom, continuing with special activities centred on our Ignatian values and the life of Mary, followed by fun activities at the end of day.
In 1999, the name Nazareth was chosen for our school. The parent body expressed a desire that peace be something their children would experience as they moved to the new century. In the bible, Nazareth was a place of peace for Jesus. As Jesus was nurtured at Nazareth and grew in wisdom and knowledge, it is our aim to nurture the children who come to Nazareth Catholic Primary School. We aim to provide excellent religious and educational development, pastoral care and a stimulating, non-threatening environment. This will hopefully allow our students to grow into loving and caring people. Our hope is that they can learn to make a difference to our society and so make the world a better and more peaceful place.
As we do not have a Saints Feast Day to celebrate with our school name. The Feast of the Annunciation was chosen. The day that is was announced in Nazareth, that Mary would be the Mother of Jesus.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE 2020
Father Joe has asked that students please continue the Sacrament of Reconciliation lessons with your child at home.
Please check the All Saints, Shellharbour City Parish Facebook page for updates.
On Tuesday, 4R celebrated St Patrick's Day. We wore a touch of green and learnt about who St Patrick is and why he is celebrated. We recorded some key facts on a shamrock.
NAZARETH AWARDS
Aiden W
Iylah F
Vincent D
PRINCIPALS AWARDS
Aiden W
Jessica L
Nathaniel G
Joseph B
Tiara C
Ella J
MERIT AWARDS
| Class | Week 6 | Week 7 |
| KN | Soul E | |
| Willow F | ||
| KS | Ian B | Jamie N |
| Layla R | Ana K | |
| 1S | Mia H | Ebony L |
| Jedd K | Cruz K | |
| 1H | Livia B | Amalia R |
| Luca W | Aria G | |
| 2E | Jordyn A | Hunter C |
| Jack H | Amelia T | |
| 2L | Jack K | Archie D |
| Layla R | Liam M | |
| 3L | Jayden K | Anton D |
| Mason R | Starr C | |
| 3H | Caylan S | Amelia H |
| Mia F | Murphy B | |
| 4A | Ashton A | Jesse De O |
| Shimmah W | Lua R | |
| 4R | Charlie D | Aidan J |
| Daniel J | Anabelle D | |
| 5B | Marnie B | |
| Zachary G | ||
| 5O | Indie C | Katie L |
| Jack M | Marley A | |
| 6U | Tahanni K | Tahli H |
| Tiara C | Alissa S | |
| 6R | Alyssa V | Parker I |
| Zali P | Adam K |
Tiara C, Jamie N, Amelia H, Daniel D, Brody J, Memphis C, Jayden K, Anton De J, Jayden B, Marnie W, Eli J, Tahli H, Jade M, Sophie S, Makayla G, Nate R, Lily P.
FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM PAGE FOR NAZARETH
If you haven't already please follow our school pages to keep up to date with events at school and for photos and updates from across the school.
Please click on the direct links to follow our pages:
www.facebook.com/nazareth.shellhabour
www.instagram.com/nazareth.shellharbour
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
Please click on the below link for a direct link to the social media policy.
https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/about-us/policies/social-media-policy/