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I extend my best wishes to all parents/carers during this time of escalating uncertainty and again reassure everyone that I monitor all aspects of information relating to COVID -19 very closely. The school continues to follow current health advice and is well placed to implement changes if or when required. Please be assured that communication with you remains a priority.
I thank all parents/carers for your ongoing cooperation with arrangements associated with the afternoon pick up of students. The recent adjustments of time and the adding of additional staff to support the process has improved the traffic flow and lessened traffic congestion in the area.
I encourage you take time to pray the following prayer and suggest that you call to mind all those who are significantly impacted by COVID-19. Also I ask that you pray for the people of Lebanon following the recent disaster in Beirut, a number of Nazareth families have been impacted.
Loving God,
You desire wholeness and well being for all Your people.
We hold in tenderness and prayer
the collective suffering of our world at this time.
We hold before You those whose lives have been lost and seek peace and healing for vulnerable lives that are threatened.
We pray for ourselves and our neighbours,
standing before an uncertain future.
Inspire our leaders to discern and decide wisely.
May all they choose be aligned with the common good.
Help us to love responsibly and ethically.
Reveal to us new and creative ways
to come together in spirit and in solidarity.
Call us to profound trust in your faithful presence,
May we, your servants,
be witnesses and examples for your redeeming love
We ask this through the Risen Christ, Amen
Take care and enjoy the week ahead.
Peter Dempsey
Principal
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 have been promoting this occasion. Please ensure students wear sports shoes with their pyjamas.
FEAST of MARY OF THE CROSS MACKILLOP
On the 8th August, we celebrate the Feast day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. St Mary of the Cross MacKillop is Australia’s first saint. This Friday 7th August, our assembly prayer will recognise this occasion with Year 5B leading our prayer celebration.
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.
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/
2020 PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMMES UPDATE
Dear Parents, Guardians,
Covid-19 has surely turned things upside down in all aspects of life. In particular our Sacramental Programs, the First Reconciliation, Holy Communion, and the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Programs are designed to be a Parish and Parents Partnership with School Support. Unfortunately, we have to prepare our children for the Sacrament differently this year. All of our sessions will be held at Nazareth and Stella Maris Parish School at the commencement of Term 4. We will need parents to work with their children, completing Home Activities each week, the children will do their class activities during the sessions at School. For the State School Children, classes will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3pm.
First Reconciliation will be celebrated during the School hours.
First Holy Communion (subject to Covid restrictions) will be celebrated 3:00PM Saturday 28 November 2020, 11:00AM Sunday 29 November 2020.
Confirmation (subject to Covid restrictions) will be celebrated 6:00PM Thursday 5 November 2020, 6:00PM Friday 6 November 2020.
First Reconciliation & Holy Communion
The sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are combined as the Parish’s Partners Program. Attendance at this program is compulsory for both children and their parents, and children must be in year 3 at school or older to complete the program. For children attending State School please register your child by contacting the Parish Office during office hours.
Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation is open to children who have completed their other sacraments, and are in year 6 at school or older. For children attending State School please register your child by contact the Parish.
Father Joe
LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC PARISH
IMPORTANT:
NUMBERS FOR MASS HAVE AGAIN BEEN CAPPED AT 100 FROM WEEKEND OF THE 25-26TH JULY.
You may register online via the Wollongong Diocese website portal https://www.dow.org.au/…/all-saints-catholic-parish-shellh…/
Step 1. You need to Register ONLY once, check with the Parish office if unsure or if you need help.
Step 2. You will receive a notification that your registration has been submitted to the parish.
Step 3. Please either call or email the parish EACH WEEK if you wish to attend Mass going forward.
Step 4. Your name will appear on the Registration form each weekend for Mass. *This does NOT guarantee a place. * The parish office will send a confirmation email, each week, it is important to notify the office if you are unable to attend Mass.
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
CONGRATULATIONS TO SISTER KERRY
DIAMOND JUBILEE OF RELIGIOUS PROFESSION
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the Celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Religious profession for Sr Kerry Barrass, which was planned for Saturday 8th August this year has been postponed till next year, 22nd May 2021. However, we would like to congratulate Sr Kerry on reaching the 60 year milestone of Religious Vows. We pray in thanksgiving with Kerry for the gift of Religious Life and are grateful for her ministry in the Parish over the past 16 years. Congratulations and God bless.
In Religion, Kindergarten have been learning about what happens at Mass. We can’t visit our church so we looked at photos of objects we see in the church. We made tabernacles, chalices, candles, bibles, crucifixes and altars out of playdoh.
We also drew pictures of parts of the Mass and items we see in our church.
In Science, Kindergarten have been learning about Living Things and what they need to grow. We have discovered that plants need nutrients like food and water and sunshine. We are also learning how the weather impacts on living things. We have been learning how to measure the temperature and the rainfall.
Look at how our vegetables seedlings and our bean seeds are growing!
VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR 24 -28 August
ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL
Tomorrow, 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 have been promoting this occasion. Please ensure students wear sports shoes with their pyjamas.
NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge will be closing on Friday 28th August, 2020. All students from Kindergarten to Year 2 have taken part in the challenge during class time with their teacher reading to them.
Any student from years 3 to 6 that have completed the challenge this year need to give their Student Log to Mrs Troughton in the Library by Monday 24 August, 2020 to be validated.
Certificates will be given out in Term 4.
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 haircuts or styles
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 haircuts or styles
LOWES 20% OFF SCHOOLWEAR
MERIT AWARDS
| CLASS | WEEK 2 |
| KN | Aubrey P |
| KN | Ziggy E |
| KS | Layla R |
| KS | Selena R |
| 1S | Jai'lah K |
| 1S | Airlie B |
| 1H | Georgia M |
| 1H | Cooper M-C |
| 2E | Hunter C |
| 2E | Leo H |
| 2L | Savannah P |
| 2L | Jake M |
| 3L | Jayden K |
| 3L | Chelsea S |
| 3H | Mia F |
| 3H | Amelia H |
| 4A | Chelsea A |
| 4A | Jayden B |
| 4R | Anabelle D |
| 4R | Malachi W |
| 5B | Taleah R |
| 5B | Abby B |
| 5O | |
| 5O | Athan M |
| 6U | Alissa S |
| 6U | Ella J |
| 6R | Zali P |
| 6R | Parker I |
WEEKS 3 & 4 FOCUS
PLAYGROUND: Respect
Behaviour Expectation – Students will show respect when communicating with all members of our school community.
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/