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This week being Catholic Schools Week provides an opportunity for all Catholic Schools in NSW and ACT including Nazareth school to celebrate and showcase our strengths and promote public awareness of the important role that Catholic schools play in the community. This year’s theme is ‘The future has a name and that name is hope’.
This week is a time to give thanks for the wonderful teaching and learning that takes place each day in every classroom. We acknowledge and thank all who work in the service of Catholic schools to create the opportunities for students to grow and thrive.
As noted in previous communication I extend my sincere thanks to the large group of parents, carers, grandparents and staff who assisted with last Thursday’s Twilight Fair. It was fantastic and was a clear demonstration of the strong sense of community here at Nazareth school.
Enjoy the week ahead
Peter Dempsey
Principal
Dear Lord
We thank you for
the wisdom and understanding of teachers
the enthusiasm and energy of students
the leadership of school Principals and executive staff
the skill, care and commitment of administrative and support staff
the guidance of our pastors and religious leaders
the support and partnership of parents, carers and local communities.
We pray that each student’s learning journey be inspired by a search
for your wisdom and truth.
We pray that we never take for granted the learning opportunities that
we have all been given, and that we use the gifts of learning wisely
and responsibly.
We ask that we use what we have learnt to create a better world for all
people, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen
HELPING CHILDREN UNDERSTAND LENT
Today we celebrated Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent and our preparation for Easter. We are mindful during Lent of how we can reconcile not only with God but one another.
As parents of young children know, Lent can seem so “heavy” in comparison to the excitement of preparing for Christmas. What can this season mean for little children? For many of us growing up, Lent meant “giving up lollies”. That wasn’t a bad way to introduce us to the notion of self-discipline, but simply giving up something for Lent, without a whole spirituality that children can enter into, can leave kids dreading Lent more than looking forward to it.
The most important part of Lent can be how children are helped to make this a time to practice being more loving. In this spirit, every family can do something to make Lent special for children. The key features of Lent are:
- prayer
- almsgiving
- fasting
While children are too young to fast they are able to pray and offer help to others. One perfect way to offer almsgiving is to collect money for Project Compassion.
PROJECT COMPASSION
At this time of year we show our love through our support of Project Compassion. This year the theme is “Lives change when we all give 100%”. Project Compassion boxes will be sent home with families today. Could you please give generously to this appeal? All donations can be returned to school prior to the Easter break. Your donations will allow Caritas Australia to reduce poverty and hunger in more than 35 countries around the world.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
This week, we celebrate Catholic School’s Week. On Monday we celebrated with prayer in the hall. Tuesday afternoon we had open classrooms. Thank you to all the parents, grandparents and carers who were able to attend.
Staff will be attending the Diocesan Education Mass for all staff of the diocese on Thursday 7th March, beginning at 6pm at Fairy Meadow.
PRAYER TO CELEBRATE THE BEGINNING OF THE 2019 SCHOOL YEAR
Last Monday, we joined together to celebrate the beginning of the 2019 school year. This is the first time that our whole school has come together in prayer. Our Stage 3 student leaders each received their Student Leader Badge - which represents nine different areas - Library, ICT, Sport, Social Justice, Mathematics, Hospitality, Administration, Ignatian and Environment.
Congratulations to all of our Stage 3 Leaders - we know you will do a great job representing your various areas of leadership.
At this prayer celebration our SRC members were also named and received their badges for Semester One.
Representing the following classes are:
1S - Katie Sarin
1H - Ella Moreria
2E - Anton DeJesus
2L - Ruby Smith
3L - Kingston Vallario
3H - Jaida Robinson
4A - Sienna Guitierrezz
4R - Chloe Franklin
5B - Alyssa Vassallo
5O - Aymara Zamora
6U - Casey Batman
6R - TJ Kaufusi
The Kindergarten children are not members of the SRC for the first semester. They will represent their classes in Semester 2.
Many thanks to family members who came along.
STAGE TWO MASS
On Wednesday 20th March, Years 3 and 4 will be attending Mass at 9:30 am in the All Saints Church. Parents are most welcome.
SCHOOL FEAST DAY
At Nazareth, we celebrate our school Feast Day on the Feast of the Annunciation, Monday 25th March. The day will begin with Mass at 9:30 am in All Saints Church. Parents are welcome.
OUR CHILDREN - ENGAGING AND GROWING IN GOD'S LOVE
Our children are precious to us and to God – made in his image. As parents, grandparents, catechists and sacramental program leaders, how do we encourage and nurture our children as they grow in this awareness? These sessions will reflect on the process of growth in faith, how children are actively involved in their own social and spiritual development – sometimes for the good and sometimes through suffering and hardship.
When and where:
Tuesday 26th March 2019, 7:30pm-9:00pm
Ingham Room, Xavier Conference Centre, 38 Harbour St Wollongong
Wednesday 27th March 2019, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Phillip Room, Campbelltown Catholic Club, 20 Camden Rd Campbelltown
RSVP: To Helen Bennett by Friday 22 March on 4222 2403 or helen.bennett@dow.org.au
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WITH 1S
In Year One we have been learning about the 'Sacrament of Baptism'. When we are baptised, we are welcomed into the Church and become part of God's family. The children had to draw the four key symbols and signs of baptism in their books. These are:
- Water
- Oil of Chrism
- A white garment
- A lighted candle
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WITH 2E
This Term 2E have been learning about Images of God. We have explored the story of The Sower and the Seed from the Bible. We have thoroughly enjoyed expressing our understandings of this unit through images, role play, storytelling as well as prayer celebrations.
When asked what we have enjoyed learning about in Religion this Term, the following students contributed:
Olivia: I have learnt that we are the seed and the soil is our strength. It helps us to know God is in all things.
Mason: I have learnt that God is a Shepherd and we are the sheep. He looks after us and cares for us.
Aliana: I have learnt that God is always with us. He will always be in our hearts.
Kaiden: I have learnt that God’s word sinks in and helps us grow like a beautiful plant.
Jackson: I have learnt that God wants us to spread the word like the story of the Sower and the Seed.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2019
This program begins with information meetings on:
MEETING 1: Wednesday, 13th March at 7:00pm
MEETING 2: Sunday, 17th March at 10:15am (directly after 9:00am Mass)
Parents of children who wish to present their child for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion should attend ONE of these meetings.
First Holy Communion – Information meeting for parents only
Meeting venue - Grealy Centre – All Saints Church
Sacrament of Reconciliation will be 2nd / 3rd July
First Holy Communion will be over the weekend 23rd / 24th November
For any enquiries, please phone the Presbytery Office on 4296 3939.
CONFIRMATION 2019
Our Confirmation Program for 2019 begins with information meetings on:
MEETING 1: Wednesday, 20th March at 7:00pm
MEETING 2: Sunday, 24th March at 10:15am (directly after 9:00am Mass)
Parents of children who wish to present their child for the Sacrament of Confirmation should attend ONE of these meetings.
Confirmation meetings are for parents and their Year Six child.
Meeting venue - Grealy Centre – All Saints Church
Confirmation will be 24th / 25th September
For any enquiries, please phone the Presbytery Office on 4296 3939.
ERIC GENUIS CONCERT
Eric Genuis Concert at All Saints, 14 March, 2019, 7pm. A rare opportunity to listen to a pianist of exceptional talent who brings with him a world class violinist, cellist and soprano playing in our parish church. All original compositions together with a powerful message outlining the inspiration behind each piece with stories of real life transformations destined to make a deep impression upon all who hear them. Tickets: $30 adult; $25 pensioner/concession; $70 family (parents with dependent children under 18). Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
SCHOOL PHOTOS 10TH APRIL 2019
School photos will take place on the 10th April, full summer uniform is to be worn. If you would like family photos, the envelopes are available from the school office. Credit card payments can be made online, exact money must be in the envelope as no change can be given out on the day.
SARAH WYBER'S MOUNT KOSCIUSZKO FUNDRAISER
Sarah Wyber would like to thank everyone at Nazareth who supported her on the Rare Cancers Kosciuszko Challenge. Sarah climbed Mt Kosciuszko on Saturday & raised over $400, her team AZ Ascends raised over $26400 & the entire challenge raised over $260 000.
KINDERGARTEN 2020 ENROLMENTS ARE OPEN
Enrolment Forms are due by 12th April 2019
Last Friday the 1st March, Nazareth hosted the Southern Illawarra Catholic Primary Schools (SICS) Year 6 Leadership Day. All the Year 6 students from St Paul’s Albion Park, Ss Peter and Paul Kiama, Nazareth Shellharbour City and Stella Maris Shellharbour participated in various workshops throughout the day. The theme of the day was 'Journey'. The students learnt about the concept of Journey and building their understanding of leadership. It was an exciting and very sucessful day for all involved.
Last Friday 5B spent the day at St Paul’s, Albion Park. Year 5 students from both Nazareth and St Paul’s were combined and involved in group rotations of unplugged coding, cartoon drawing, STEM and sport. The students represented their school with pride and made some life long friends with students from St Paul’s. The day was capped off with some basketball and handball with our new friends during recess, before journeying back to school.
Thank you to all the teachers and parents who helped coordinate and run the day. It takes a team effort to make these days successful.
The house results were: First - Bethlehem (Red)
Second – Emmaus (Gold)
Third - Jerusalem (Blue)
Fourth - Galilee (Green)
Congratulations to the following children who were the age champions for their relative age divisions.
8 Year Girls 8 Year Boys
Memphis Coble Kaiden Murphy
9 Year Girls 9 Year Boys
Niamh Hicks James Schubert
10 Year Girls 10 Year Boys
Chelsea Belo Archie Cocksedge
11 Year Girls 11 Year Boys
Sophie Hicks Tom Voase
12 Year Girls 12 Year Boys
Isabella Jones Lucas Krstevski
From our carnival the following children have qualified to compete at the South Coast Swimming Carnival at Corrimal on Thursday:
Daniel Bell, Jessica Bell, Chelsea Belo, Lincoln Calder, Jackson Carriage, Mikayla Carriage, Memphis Coble, Molly Coble, Archie Cocksedge, Sonny Cocksedge, Ryland Coelho, Zachary Giorgianni, Makayla Gropp, Niamh Hicks, Sophie Hicks, Tauris Ivanovski, Ruby Jessup, Aidan Joliffe, Isabella Jones, Lucas Krstevski, Abigail Kus, Jack Manns, Sienna Rakovski, Mace Scofield, Madeleine Varga, Tom Voase.
MERIT AWARDS
| Class | Week 5 - Justice | |
| KN | Hayden Reitsma | Harper McNamara |
| KS | Ollie Hopgood | Hannah Calvert |
| 1S | Savannah Pepper | Christian Sangiuliano |
| 1H | Marissa Bugeja | Romeo DeOrnelas |
| 2E | Kaiden Murphy | Olivia Sarin |
| 2L | Mason Maruca | David Stojanoski |
| 3L | Jayden Boztepe | London O'Rourke |
| 3H | Sophie Croxon | Mikhail Manalanson |
| 4A | Taya Nguyen | Millie Tompkin |
| 4R | Marnie Batman | Eli Jamieson |
| 5B | Parker Ivanovski | Sumehra Sozio |
| 5O | Hayley Portelli | Dylan Bagnall |
| 6U | Lincoln Calder | Zac Jakopcevic |
| 6R | Chloe Norris | Noah Elstone |
P&F NEWS
Following the recently held P&F AGM the school is pleased to announce the 2019 P&F Executive. Congratulations to the following people:
President: Vanessa Orlandi
Vice President: Charmaine McInerney
Secretary: Rosemary Stutz
Treasurer: Craig Lonard
Diocesan Delegate: Cindy Casado
As stated at the last meeting the school community wishes to thank the outgoing P&F Executive (President: Simone Ivanovski, Vice President: Charmaine McInerney, Secretary: Emma Till, Treasurer: Craig Lonard, Diocesan Delegate: Vanessa Orlandi) and all members of the P&F who offered their time to organise and support the various initiatives held during 2018.
RUBBISH REBELS & GARDEN TEAM
The new bins have been implemented within the classrooms and playground. Our students are responding positively to the change and are eager to assist with the new environmental procedures. We have two environmental teams, the Rubbish Rebels and the Garden team. We would love everyone to get involved by being unofficial Rubbish Rebels!
Please chat with your children and ask them show you how to implement any new environmental procedures at home.
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
On Friday some of our students in Year three participated in a rubbish rebel classroom activity, the class discussed the impact of landfill and how to sort out rubbish into the correct bins.
