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I wish to welcome everyone back to Nazareth following the recent pupil vacation. It’s great to see the children smiling and happy to be back at school. During this uncertain, worrying time please be assured that the school is doing everything within our means so as to maintain a safe environment for all children and staff. I wish to extend my thanks to all parents/carers for cooperating with all that is asked of you during this time. This includes but not limited to, keeping children at home when unwell, collecting children from school if they become unwell during the day, providing medical clearance following Flu-like symptoms, adhering to all aspects associated with morning drop off / afternoon pick up and restrictions associated with accessing the school site. I stress the importance of adherence to all NSW Health directives particularly if you or your family have visited identified hot spots requiring you to be tested and / or a time of isolation. As previously stated, it is a very important collective responsibility that we all share.
In relation to the afternoon pick up procedures, I thank everyone for adjusting to the new times. I fully understand that it can be challenging in traffic congestion however, this afternoon approximately 20 vehicles were cueing to get into the carpark up to 15 mins before the first pick up time. Please do not arrive early as this only adds to traffic congestion. Road works in and around the adjacent building site also contributed to the congestion this afternoon. All children are safely supervised until parents/carers arrive. So, it is best to arrive on or after your time not before your time. I am also aware that some vehicles are entering the car park entrance from the south off College Ave (crossing the line of traffic). To my knowledge there is no traffic signage stating this cannot be done, however what is clear is that it is unsafe due to the high traffic volume on College Ave. I strongly encourage parents/carers not to cross the line of traffic to enter the car park, rather approach the car park entrance from the north along College Ave (from the Stockland end). Remember you can also park in the neighbouring area and walk in.
In summary:
- APPROACH THE CARPARK ENTRANCE FROM THE NORTH
- DON’T ARRIVE EARLY. ARRIVE ON OR AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF YOUR ALLOCATED TIME.
These two refinements will further improve safety for everyone.
Despite the organisation associated with all aspects of COVID -19 restrictions, Nazareth continues to focus on the delivery of quality learning and teaching. The ongoing refinement of processes known as Case Collaboration (Learning) and Collaborative Inquiry (Learning) are aimed at supporting learning gain for every student. Learning in a safe and supportive environment continues as a high priority, as does the lived example of our Vision and Mission whereby we strive to promote the development of the whole person so as to find God in all things.
Rather than being overwhelmed by current circumstances, I suggest during the days ahead to make time to thank God for all that is good in your life.
If I can be of any assistance to you or your family please contact me via the school office.
Enjoy the week ahead
Peter Dempsey
Principal
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.
FEAST of ST IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA
On the 31st July, we celebrate the Feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola. Nazareth Catholic Primary School embraces the spiritual tradition of St Ignatius of Loyola, striving to develop the whole person so as to find God in all things. The Ignatian spirituality is a spirituality for everyday life. It insists that God is an everyday part of our lives and is active in everything we do. Next Friday, our assembly prayer will recognise this occasion.
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 will be promoting the event over the next two weeks.
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/
LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC PARISH
IMPORTANT:
- NUMBERS FOR MASS HAVE AGAIN BEEN CAPPED AT 100 FROM WEEKEND OF THE 25-26TH JULY.
- Pre-registration for mass essential if you haven’t already done so, click on the link https://www.dow.org.au/registration/ and complete the online pre-registration via the diocesean portal “only need to do this once”
- Call the parish office to book in for mass and for any questions
- Parish-appointed Attendance Monitors will check names against a list to ensure all worshippers attending have registered
- Parishioners must sanitise their hands upon entry using provided sanitiser at doors of the building
- Allocated seating will be marked with stickers to ensure 1.5m distance between parishioners
- Communion will be received in the hand only (not on the tongue)
- The Attendance Monitors will maintain alertness to identify parishioners presenting with flu-like symptoms (cough, runny nose, etc.) and advise any parishioners with symptoms they must leave the premises
- Parishioners that do not feel well on the day should remain at home.
- Parishioners classified as vulnerable per AHPPC guidelines are encouraged not to attend physically
- Because of possible aerosol transmission, congregational singing is prohibited at this time
Church/Chapels will not be open for Private Prayer under the current directives due to the significant cleaning and sanitising requirements that are involved to protect parishioners, clergy, parish staff and volunteers.
WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Saturday ALL SAINTS 5:00pm
Sunday ALL SAINTS 9:00am, 5:00pm
PARISH BULLETIN
Each week All Saints Parish continues to present a Bulletin with the weekend Readings and other important information. A link can be found on the Parish Website: http://www.allsaintscatholic.org.au/allsaintscatholic/Welcome.html
INSIDE THE BULLETIN FOR SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - YEAR A
- Baptism Preparation sessions - resume 2nd Wednesday of each month
- Baptisms - resume 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month
Please find the latest bulletin below.
This term, year 6 will be covering a unit titled: The Bible: Our Sacred Story. The unit explores the sacred text and stories of the Old and New Testaments. We began our unit by playing a trivia game about our previous knowledge. We then watched a clip and took notes using our sketch to stretch skills. You can see some of these below.
KINDERGARTEN 2021
Following a very successful time of enrolment, the school is pleased to announce that Nazareth had a large number of applications for Kinder 2021. Notification has been made to all families who have been offered enrolment for next year. Later in the year the school will be offering to all 2021 Kinder students, structured Play Group sessions and classroom based school orientation.
YEAR 6 MASS AND GRADUATION
Due to current restrictions it is not possible to confirm details associated with the end of year, Year 6 Mass and Graduation Ceremony. The school will keep all Year 6 families updated with current information.
SCHOOL CANTEEN
A reminder to all that the Nazareth canteen is open Wednesdays/ Thursdays/Fridays. Your support of the canteen through the ordering of lunches is greatly appreciated. Please note that as previously discussed at a Nazareth P & F meeting the intention is to offer online ordering as soon as possible.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
All families are reminded about the importance of students wearing correct uniform. Refer to the following details.
GIRLS UNIFORM
SUMMER
Maroon, white and navy checked dress, black leather school shoes, short white socks.
WINTER
Grey/maroon/navy tartan winter tunic, long sleeve sky blue blouse with Peter Pan collar, maroon woolen school jumper, navy girls tie, navy tights, black leather school shoes.
SPORT
Maroon sports shorts, sky blue polo shirt with crest, short white socks, predominantly white joggers, navy school tracksuit for winter or cooler weather.
BOYS UNIFORM
SUMMER
Navy school shorts, sky blue shirt with crest, black leather lace up school shoes (not joggers), short navy socks.
WINTER
Long navy trousers, sky blue long sleeve shirt, school tie, maroon woollen school jumper, navy socks, black leather lace up school shoes (not joggers).
SPORT
Maroon school sports shorts, sky blue polo with crest, short white socks, predominantly white joggers, navy tracksuit for winter or cooler weather.
HAIR
Girls
- is to be kept neat and tidy at all times
- is to be the child’s natural colour
- is to be tied back off the face if hair is shoulder length or longer, or covers students' eyes
- is to be tied only with maroon or navy blue ribbons, scrunchie or clips
- no unusual hairstyles or cuts
Boys
- is to be kept neat and tidy at all times
- is to be the child’s natural colour
- is to be tied back off the face if hair covers students' eyes
- is to be no longer than shoulder length which is to be tied back
- no unusual hairstyles or cuts
In Term 3, students are learning about Places that are similar and different in Geography.
Throughout this unit of work students will focus on examining natural and human features of Australia and the diverse characteristics of Australia’s neighbouring countries. Explore the different climates, settlement patterns and demographic characteristics of places and use this information to imagine what it would be like to live in different places. Students will also consider how people’s perceptions of places are the basis for actions to protect places and environments.
This week students identified and located Australia's states and territories, named the capital cities of Australia and identified iconic Australian landmarks.
IGNATIAN MEDAL
A huge congratulations to Riley B and Pippa T who have received an Ignatian Medal.
NAZARETH AWARDS
Murphy B
Aiden M
Ashton P
Pippa T
PRINCIPALS AWARDS
Patrick S
Georgia M
Harrison T
Olivia W
Rennan R
Isla F
Jedd K
Thomas D
MERIT AWARDS
| CLASS | WEEK 9 | WEEK 10 |
| KN | Nate R | Willow F |
| KN | Nikki M | Saxon R |
| KS | Mason M | Parker L |
| KS | Ana K | |
| 1S | Olivia W | Carter O |
| 1S | Jedd K | Koda C |
| 1H | Estelle C | Scarlett B |
| 1H | Harrison T | Laila H |
| 2E | Amelie C | |
| 2E | Jaxx T | |
| 2L | Marisa B | Mason T |
| 2L | Archie D | Hugo M |
| 3L | Anton D | Danielle G |
| 3L | Jacob D | Mason R |
| 3H | Ella M | |
| 3H | Harry T | |
| 4A | Layla M | Alexander J |
| 4A | Jesse D | Leon S-H |
| 4R | Tauris I | Aidan J |
| 4R | Ezra Z | Mikhail M |
| 5B | Nathaniel G | Athan M |
| 5B | Brodie C | |
| 5O | Ruben L | Mia B |
| 5O | James C | Taya N |
| 6U | Abigail K | |
| 6U | Kayla B | Jackson C |
| 6R | James D | Stella S |
| 6R | Joseph B | Mia Z |
Mason A, Ashton A, Alyssa R, Layla R, Alessandra B, Mason G, Jack M
NAZARETH PROMOTIONAL FILM
The film captures a day in the life of a Nazareth student.
Click https://youtu.be/olug9FWvZQI to view the film
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/