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World Teachers’ Day is a day to celebrate and be proud of our teachers. Australia will celebrate and thank the teaching profession on World Teachers’ Day - Friday 30 October. Teachers (with support from parents and carers) have ensured education continues across the country this year, despite major challenges. It has reinforced the significant role teachers play in the lives of children and students, their families and communities. Friday 30 October provides an opportunity for all of us to thank teachers and celebrate the bright future of teaching.
Thank you to all of our parents and caregivers for continuing to follow the procedures communicated for afternoon dismissal procedures. These procedures are for the safety of our school community. Please remember to be mindful of the traffic waiting to enter the carpark from College Ave. If the line is too long, or is causing traffic issues, please park elsewhere and walk into the carpark to collect your child, or leave the area and come back a few minutes later when the line may have settled. It is important that we don’t disrupt our neighbouring streets, and that we abide by the road rules.
As we experience unusually cool Spring weather, we ask that students continue to wear the full summer uniform rather than a combination of summer and winter.
Finally, I wish to convey to you an update on Mr Dempsey’s recuperation following his surfing accident. He was pleased to discover that surgery will not be required, however he does need to engage in some intense physiotherapy over the coming weeks. We all wish him a thorough recovery so that he can recommence engaging in some of the physical activity that he so enjoys.
Lisa Tyson
Acting Principal
WORLD MISSION MONTH
October is World Mission Month. The focus country is Cambodia, where the Church seeks to provide shelter, food, education, and life fulfilling opportunities for children in need, especially those with disabilities. Students were involved in a prayer celebration recognising World Mission Month on the Friday of Week 1. Students will learn more about those less fortunate than ourselves over the weeks of October. A fundraising day will be held in November to raise funds for those less fortunate than ourselves.
2020 CHRISTMAS STORY ART EXHIBITION
The virtual opening and awards night for this year's 2020 Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition was premiered on YouTube on Wednesday 14 October and is available to view via the link any time after this.
Please find the YouTube link below:-
This year the student artworks will be exhibited at the Wollongong Art Gallery until the end 29 November. Unfortunately, Nazareth entries were not selected for the exhibition due to limited space.
An interactive exhibition has been created to allow a greater audience to the artworks.
The Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition 2020 - Interactive Virtual Tour https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/students/christmas-story-art-competition/resources/interactive-virtual-tour
MINI VINNIES
This week the Mini Vinnies Team met together to discuss how the school can raise money to support the Catholic Missions and the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. The team continues to promote our school as a clean 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.
FRIDAY WEEKLY ASSEMBLY
Virtual Assembly via Zoom will continue each Friday in Term 4, at 9:00am. The Meeting ID: 960 7221 8798 can be used to enter the assembly. At these assemblies there will be a short prayer followed by the presentation of weekly awards.
ALL SAINTS DAY
Sunday, 1st November is All Saints Day, the feast day of Shellharbour City Parish. We will recognise All Saints Day as a prayer celebration in our zoom assembly in Week 3.
2020 PARISH CONFIRMATION
Year 6 students enrolled in the Sacrament of Confirmation have begun preparation during class time.
Please note the change in date:
Subject to Covid restrictions, the Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on:
Tuesday 24th November 6pm,
Wednesday 25th November 6pm,
Thursday 26th November 6pm,
Friday 27th November 6pm.
For the celebration of Confirmation - due to Covid restrictions - 100 are only allowed at each Mass. We can only allow 4 guests for each child (child, sponsor, parents). The sessions will be arranged by alphabetical order. Parents please make sure you register all your guests with the Parish Office.
It is an expectation that children receiving the Sacrament will attend Mass on a weekend prior to receiving Confirmation.
Remember to book in for Mass, ring the Parish Office during office hours (9:30am – 3:00pm) on 4296 3939.
Please direct all questions to the Parish Office on 4296 3939.
2020 PARISH FIRST COMMUNION
Year 3 students have begun preparation for First Communion. There will be home tasks to complete prior to each lesson at school, please return the booklets to school each day.
Please note the change in date:
Subject to Covid restrictions, masses for First Holy Communion will be held on:
Saturday 21 November: 10:00am, 12:00 Noon and 3:00pm.
Sunday 22 November: 11:00am and 3:00pm.
For the celebration of First Holy Communion - due to Covid restrictions - 100 are only allowed at each Mass. We can only allow 4 guests for each child. The sessions will be arranged by alphabetical order. Parents please make sure you register all your guests with the Parish Office.
It is an expectation that children receiving the Sacrament will attend Mass on a weekend prior to First Holy Communion.
Remember to book in for Mass, ring the Parish Office during office hours (9:30am – 3:00pm) on 4296 3939.
Please direct all questions to the Parish Office on 4296 3939.Mrs Marsh will work with students from higher grades enrolled in First Communion, each week.
2020 PARISH FIRST RECONCILIATION
Preparation for Reconciliation has continued with students in Year Three this term. Father Joe will meet with the students during school hours to allow them to make their First Reconciliation in the week prior to receiving communion for the first time. Children from State Schools will receive the Sacrament on Saturday 14th November at 3.30pm.
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/
WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Saturday ALL SAINTS 5:00pm
Sunday ALL SAINTS 9:00am, 5:00pm
All Saints Catholic Parish is open for Masses, Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms.
BOOK A SEAT FOR MASS - MASS NUMBERS CAPPED AT 190
Ring or email the parish office before 12:00pm Friday EACH WEEK TO BOOK A SEAT for Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am and Sunday 5:00pm Masses.
* REGISTER YOUR DETAILS ONCE ONLINE FOR WEEKEND MASS www.dow.org.au/registration
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
ALL SAINTS DAY CELEBRATIONS
SUNDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2020 - ALL SAINTS PARISH - INSTALLATION OF PARISH PRIEST Installation of Fr Joseph Ngoc Son Nguyen as Parish Priest of All Saints Catholic Parish will take place on the 1st of November. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Brian Mascord.
ALL SOULS DAY
All Souls Day Mass on Monday, November 2nd Mass will be held at 9:00am and 7:00pm. Mass will be offered for people who have died this year, particularly for parishioners who did not receive a catholic funeral. A folder is available at the Holy Family Statue for family and/or friends or others to be included in this Mass. To add names to the list please bring your own pen.
“NEW” 11:00AM MASS ON SUNDAY
Due to the demand, and to create more room for children to attend Mass during the Sacramental Program, another Mass will be added to Sunday morning at 11:00am during the four weeks of Advent. So during the month of December, before Christmas there will be three Masses on Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am and 5:00pm
2021 FIRST RECONCILIATION ENROLMENT
Enrolments for all children in Year 2 from both Parish Schools and State Schools will take place at all Masses on the First Sunday of Advent (weekend 28/29 November). Preparation for the Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) will begin as the New School Year 2021 commences.
Due to the need of the Sacramental Program, an extra Mass on Sunday Morning at 11:00am will be added for the 4 weeks of Advent. Hopefully the restrictions will ease up soon and numbers will allow for Church services to increase.
In Religion this term, 4R are learning about prayer. We are learning that prayer is a way to communicate with God and build our relationship with Him. 4R are going to be learning about a variety of different prayer styles. We all recorded on a post it note a response to the question 'What is prayer?' Here are some of our answers.
KN have been learning how to think mathematically during our Mathematics lessons. We have been doing “Challenging Maths” in our lessons. We have learnt that sometimes things in Maths can be hard, but if we keep trying our brain will grow and grow! Mistakes help us learn so it’s ok if we don’t get our thinking right the first time.
This week we had to look at some shapes and think of a question to match. This wasn’t easy, but we all had a really good try.
We have been learning about how family tree in History. We know that families are all different. We have enjoyed learning how families are connected.
YEAR 6 EXCURSION
As you are aware, our Year 6 Canberra excursion was cancelled due to COVID restrictions and this has left a heavy dent in the year.
The Year 6 teachers have been in consultation with a few venues around the area to see what availability they had for COVID safe activities. We are very excited to announce that we have secured a reservation for a day trip to Cataract Scout Park. The teachers are currently in the process of finalising details and will send through a COMPASS permission with further details as they come to hand.
Parents have had a notification sent out on COMPASS and the excursion note will come out on COMPASS in the coming days.
BOOK WEEK 2020
Last week was Book Week with this year’s theme “Curious Creatures, Wild Minds”. On Tuesday Nazareth held a Book Parade within stage groups. Children dressed up as their favourite book character or character related to the theme “Curious Creatures, Wild Minds”. This year the Children’s Book Council of Australia acknowledges a number of outstanding authors and their books. Our students have enjoyed these throughout the week, and have participated in a number of fabulous activities. A special thank you to Mrs Michelle Troughton and Mrs Jodi Marsh for ensuring that our Book Week was a wonderful success.
NAZARETH AWARD
Mason A
Olivia S
Amelia H
Thomas D
Chenaya J
PRINCIPALS AWARD
Jacob C
Christian B
Aidan W
Chenaya J
MERIT AWARDS
| CLASS | WEEK 9 - Teacher's Choice | WEEK 10 - Compassion | WEEK 2 - Teacher's Choice |
| KN | Austin C | Adam G | Lucia L |
| KN | Nate R | Charlotte L | |
| KS | Hayden M | Thomas L | Donovan M |
| KS | Hamish E | Ana K | Ava K |
| 1S | Jacob C | Rennan R | Isla F |
| 1S | Koda C | Oliver H | Airlie B |
| 1H | Emmanuel W | Estelle C | Iyla H |
| 1H | Zayn E | Eli B | Olivia S |
| 2E | Aria V / Luke N | Elina J | |
| 2E | Seth J / Jaxx T | Jorja W | |
| 2L | Patrick E | Jack K | Jett D |
| 2L | Lin C | Brianna B | Sebastian C |
| 3L | Darius C | Natalia T | Zane G |
| 3L | Alexis C | Kaiden M | |
| 3H | Lucas C | Sonny C | |
| 3H | Anabel S | Jackson H | Hailey G |
| 4A | Hannah K | Vincent D | Chelsea F |
| 4A | Daniel K | Leon S H | Ashton A |
| 4R | Jaida R | Ashton P | Harley B |
| 4R | Owen T | Jessica L | |
| 5B | Brodie C | Selena L | Nathaniel G |
| 5B | Nathaniel G | Christian B | Eli J |
| 5O | James C | Abby B | Chloe B |
| 5O | Mia B | Ruben L | Samuel D |
| 6U | Jackson C | Jordan S | Lucy K |
| 6U | Archie C | Serenity D | Mace S |
| 6R | Tom V | Sumehra S | Haley P |
| 6R | Joshua B | Sophie H | Jennifer C |
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/