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This year, national Child Protection Week (September 6-12 ) celebrates its 30th year with the theme:
‘Putting Children First’
With this year’s theme of ‘Putting children first’ there is an invitation to all Australians to look at how we can prioritise children in our lives – as individuals, in our families, our schools and organisations, and more broadly in our community and society. Putting children first means prioritizing their safety and wellbeing. In relation to this we need to continue with all of the great things we are doing well, however we all need to be looking ahead and focus our attention into the future. To ensure child safety and wellbeing, what do we need to do better? No doubt there are a range of responses to this question however I wish to draw your attention to one area which needs continual vigilance and ongoing education and that is the use of social media, in particular the use of social media by children.
I have observed over the last several years a significant increase in the use of social media by children. Accompanying this is overall increase, is an alarming pattern of an increasing number of younger children using social media. I urge all parents/carers to be well educated in relation to the details associated with the many social media platforms, in particular the age restrictions that are in place. Given that social media is now integrated into daily life for the vast majority of adults, we all must work together to continue to educate our children, make them aware of the very serious dangers associated with the misuse or unsupervised use of social media and continue to be good role models ourselves as adults using social media.
There are many good resources to call upon in relation to prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of children, the following links provide information about overall safety. During the time ahead additional information will be made available to you to support you.
Parents: Safe space for kids: A guide for parents
Parents: Safe Space: Information for parents and carers of children with disability
On behalf of the Nazareth School community I extend best wishes to all of our fathers, step fathers, grandfathers and all those that fulfil a fatherly role. Happy Father’s Day to you all.
Take care and enjoy the week ahead.
Peter Dempsey
Principal
FATHER’S DAY
The first Sunday of September is the day we celebrate Father’s Day in Australia. This morning at our Zoom Assembly, Year One lead us in a Prayer Celebration recognising fathers and all father figures. Thank you Year One.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR CREATION
The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is held each year on the 1st September. This day marks the beginning of the Season of Creation, an annual event that encourages prayer and action for our common home which runs from 1st September through to 4th October. In recent years, thousands of Catholics on six continents have organised local activities to celebrate the Season of Creation. Nazareth will recognise the Season of Creation at our Zoom Assembly on the 18th September.
MINI VINNIES
Last week the Mini Vinnies team elected office bearers for the remainder of 2020. Please find the weekly report below.
At this week’s meeting we welcomed in five new members from Year Six: Kayla B, Molly O, Amara Z, Lucy K and Jackson C. We also voted for the key roles and we are happy to announce that our new president is Ruby Jessup, our vice president is Stirling Roper, our secretary is Lilly Pecev and our media is Pippa Tompkin. Now we are looking forward to incorporating new ideas to make our school a cleaner place.
Today the Mini Vinnies Team met together to begin incorporating ideas to make our school a cleaner place during this Season of Creation. Classes will be designated a space within the school that will be their responsibility to keep tidy and clean. Look out for the Mini Vinni team members who will be visiting your class soon.
2020 PARISH CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
Enrolment forms for the Sacrament of Confirmation will be sent home to Year 6 students at the end of this week. To receive the Sacrament of Confirmation student’s need to have been baptised and received the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Forms are to be returned to the school with $20 payment prior to the end of Term 3.
Year 6 students will be preparing for Confirmation during class over the first four weeks of Term 4. Students will receive workbooks in Week 1, Term 4. There will be home tasks to complete prior to each lesson at school.
Subject to Covid restrictions, Confirmation will be celebrated on Thursday 5th November and Friday 6th November. Dependent on numbers there may need to be restrictions and/or extra sessions.
2020 PARISH FIRST RECONCILIATION
Preparation for Reconciliation began in Term 1 as part of the Parish Partner’s Program. Students will receive refresher lessons in Year Three classrooms at the beginning of Term 4. Father Joe hopes to meet with the students during school hours to allow them to make their First Reconciliation prior to receiving communion for the first time during Term 4. Parents will be notified of dates as they come to hand.
2020 PARISH FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION
Enrolment forms for the Sacrament of First Communion will be sent home to Year 3 students, who have prepared for Reconciliation at the end of this week. To receive the Sacrament of First Communion student’s need to have been baptised and received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Forms are to be returned to the school with $20 payment prior to the end of Term 3.
Year 3 students will be preparing for First Communion during class over the first six weeks of Term 4. Students will receive workbooks in Week 1, Term 4. There will be home tasks to complete prior to each lesson at school.
Subject to Covid restrictions, First Communion will be celebrated on the weekend of Christ the King, 21st / 22nd November or the following weekend of 28th / 29th November. Dependent on numbers there may need to be restrictions and/or extra sessions.
If your child is in a higher grade than Year 3 and would like to make their First Communion please contact Mrs Marsh at the school for an enrolment form.
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
All Saints Catholic Parish is open for Masses, Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms.
NEW DIRECTIVES - MASS NUMBERS CAPPED AT 100
Ring or email the parish office EACH WEEK to book a seat for the Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am and Sunday 5:00pm Masses.
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
SACRAMENT PREPARATION
If you know of State School students or families who wish to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion or Confirmation, please ask the family to contact the Parish Office for details.
2E have been listening and responding to the story of the Prodigal Son. We have been thinking about the story through Jesus’ world as well as how the story speaks to us now.
The children recently made welcome home hearts decorated with the message of how special it feels that God always loves and forgives us.
When asked what the message of the Prodigal Son story is, some responses were:
The message of the story was to forgive and love.
By Morrison.
The message was to love and to respect others.
By Isaac.
The message of the story is to forgive one another.
By Amelie.
The message is the importance of forgiveness and love.
By Ella.
In 5O for Art this week, we have been working on Fathers day cards and gifts. We are creating a drink coaster. Students have drawn their own design, which is then applied to the top of a tile using adhesive and left to dry. 5O also like to wish all families a happy Fathers day for the coming Sunday, we hope you have a lovely weekend!
The students have a few quotes about what they thought of the art,
“It was exciting and fun, I enjoyed designing it with my friends”
Sienna R.
“I enjoyed using the modge podge to stick my design to the tile”
Richie N-H.
“I loved the art and designing something for my dad”
Marley A.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation in relation to the Nazareth School 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, styles or mullet haircuts
NAZARETH AWARD
Alexander J
Lilly P
PRINCIPALS AWARD
James W
Marnie W
Olivia S
Archie C
MERIT AWARDS
| CLASS | WEEK 5 - REFLECTION | WEEK 6 - EXCELLENCE |
| KN | Anthony O | Sophia K |
| KN | Charlie B | Harry U-D |
| KS | Van S | Oliver C |
| KS | Alyssa R | Addison P |
| 1S | Harper M | Lydia D |
| 1S | Mia H | Alexa T |
| 1H | Aria P | Mason R |
| 1H | Sebastian C | Brax S |
| 2E | Amelie C | Aristotle K |
| 2E | Cristian S | Matthew B |
| 2L | Amara G-V | Mason T |
| 2L | Cadence L | Alessandra B |
| 3L | Jye V | Mikayla C |
| 3L | Olivia S | Cruze S |
| 3H | Alani J | |
| 3H | Zephyr E | |
| 4A | Charlotte D | Isaac B |
| 4A | Sebastian F | Lua R |
| 4R | Annalisia A | Mia D |
| 4R | Christian F | Olivia R |
| 5B | Skyler L | |
| 5B | Thomas W | |
| 5O | Chelsea B | Chloe B |
| 5O | Mattias B | Molly C |
| 6U | Archie C | Benjamin E |
| 6U | Charli W | Kayla B |
| 6R | Matilda A | |
| 6R | Alana K |
FOCUS WEEKS 6 & 7
NON-CLASSROOM: Games we play on the playground and how we play them.
Behaviour Expectations – All students know the games they can play in their area/s during recess and lunch.
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/