Nazareth Weekly: Term 1, Week 10, 2026
Please remember to check our College Calendar for all the updated information regarding events.
The calendar can be accessed from the newsletter by clicking the Calendar button at the top of the newsletter. The Calendar is also available to view on our website under News & Events > Calendar.
Nazareth Weekly: Term 1, Week 10, 2026
Community | From the Acting College Principal
Holy Week, Easter, and Our Shared Journey
As we begin Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday, we enter the most sacred time in the life of the Catholic Church. Holy Week invites us to walk with Christ through his journey of humility, sacrifice, love and ultimately hope. From the joy of Palm Sunday, through the solemnity of the Cross, we arrive at Easter, the celebration of new life, resurrection and the enduring promise that light always triumphs over darkness.
For us as a Catholic community, Easter is not simply a moment in the liturgical calendar; it is the heart of who we are. It calls us to live with purpose, compassion and hope, and to place relationships and service at the centre of all that we do. Inspired by our five Patron Saints, we are reminded of the values that shape our community, faith, humility, courage, compassion and service, values we strive to model for our students each day.
- Catherine - St Catherine of Siena empowers us to be ministers of compassion and healing.
- Dominic - St Dominic had the deepest compassion for all humans.
- McAuley - Catherine McAuley demonstrated to truly be witnesses to Jesus’ message and to care for all our sisters and brothers.
- MacKillop - St Mary of the Cross MacKillop was a shining light of example for others, encouraging them and leading them.
- Romero - St Oscar Romero was committed to ensuring all people had access to basic needs and that their rights were upheld.
May this Easter season bring renewal, reflection and hope to you and your family.
God Bless.
Jeff Sochacki
Acting College Principal
Community | Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 12 May - 6:30pm (Term 2, Week 3) at our Kidman Park Campus. All members of our community are welcome to attend! Please register your attendance here.
Community | 7-12 Soccer Coaching Opportunities
Nazareth 7-12 Co-curricular Sport is still seeking official Soccer coaches for the upcoming Winter Sport season, and we invite our community to get involved. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the College, and support our current students through sport.
We have a range of teams still requiring Soccer coaches, catering to all levels - from beginners and social teams through to more competitive athletes. These are official paid coaching positions, with a set weekly time commitment.
If you are interested, or would like to find out more, please feel free to get in touch.
[email protected]
Community | School Holiday Playgroup
Community | Project Compassion and Vinnies Bins
Lent is a time of reflection, prayer, and generosity in the Catholic tradition. It invites us to renew our faith and live out the call to almsgiving - offering support to those in need. A reminder for families that there are a number of initiatives Nazareth is supporting for Lent in 2026. We encourage you to contribute in a way that resonates with you:
- St Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive – Blue collection bins are located at each campus, for students and families to donate clean, good-quality clothing. Drop off your items before Wednesday 8 April (Week 11).
- Caritas Project Compassion – 🔗 Donate Here. Our goal is to raise at least $1,000 for Caritas as a community.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
R-12 | Co-curricular Sports Uniforms - Jersey Numbers
We have recently had a few situations where students on the same team are wearing the same jersey number. This can happen when jerseys are passed down to siblings or sold second-hand and the uniform shop has not been notified of the number change.
If your child is playing an after-school sport and is using a jersey that was handed down or purchased second-hand, please let the Uniform Shop know the jersey number so we can record it.
If there is a number conflict, please contact your child’s Sports Coordinator so the issue can be resolved.
A Co-curricular Sport Uniform guide can be found here.
R-12 | Winter Uniform Fittings
Winter uniform fittings are now open! Appointments are essential for:
✅ Year 3 students transitioning to Winter Uniform
✅ New Year 7 students in 2026
✅ New families to the College
Each child needs a separate booking, so please schedule accordingly.
A friendly reminder that some sizes in our Uniform Shop are in limited supply. Items are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and special orders in requested sizes are not available. We recommend visiting the shop as soon as possible to secure what you need.
Book Your Fitting
Beat the April School Holiday rush - book today! Secure your spot via our website or call the Uniform Shop on 8351 7486.
R-12 | Clipboard for Co-curricular
If your child is involved in sport, music or any other co-curricular activity in 2026, Clipboard will be your go-to platform for all communication, including fixtures, training schedules, reminders, transport information, and important updates.
All families have received login details via email - even if your child is not currently participating. Please log in and set up your profile as soon as possible.
It is essential that students and families download the Clipboard portal/app to their phones and enable push notifications to receive live updates.
R-12 | Co-curricular Music Information
The R-12 Music Information page online continues to be updated with important information.
This week’s updates include important information about:
- Clipboard
- Generations in Jazz
- South Australian Honour Choir 2026
- 2026 State Music Camp
...and more.
Please visit the link and take the time to read this information: R-12 Music Information.
R-12 | Tuition Fee Payments & Finance Office
2026 tuition fee payments were due at the end of March. If your account has not been paid in full or you have not commenced a weekly or fortnightly direct debit we ask that you contact us as a matter of urgency.
Accounts must be finalised by 13 November 2026 unless an approved payment plan is in place with the Finance team.
Please check your emailed statements regularly for any additional charges and to monitor your payments.
The Finance Office located at our Kidman Park Campus may be contacted on 8406 5032 or [email protected] for further assistance with fee payments.
Finance Office (closed for the school holidays)
Please note the Finance Office will be closed for the April school holidays and will re-open on Monday, 27 April 2026.
A message can be left with the Finance Office during the holiday period and one of our team will respond to you when the office re-opens.
For further finance information, please visit our website: www.nazareth.org.au/college/finance.
R-12 | Term 2 Start Date
Please note Term 2 commences for all R-12 students on Monday, 27 April. Full Winter Uniform must be worn from the beginning of Term 2
For more Term Dates and Calendar events, please visit: Calendar | Nazareth Catholic Community
ECC | Advanced Notice - Closure Date
This is an advanced notice the ECC will be closed on Monday, 27 April for staff Formation Day. There will be no charge for this closure day.
We thank you for your understanding.
ECC & R-6 | Wear Your Colours
Please bring a gold coin donation or donate via the Caritas Project Compassion link.
R-6 | Holy Week Mass - Friday 10 April
Week 11 | Friday 10 April
Our Lady of the Manger Church, Findon
On Friday 10 April, the campus will gather for 9:15am Mass to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection.
Families are warmly invited to attend the Parish Mass, Friday 10 April at 9:15am in the OLM Church at Findon. We invite you to join together for a coffee or drink after Mass in the Café. Thank you for respecting our sacred space and saving your coffee for before or after Mass.
R-6 | Extend OSHC
R-6 | Co-curricular Sports Results & Fixtures
Click here to view the R-6 Sports Results for Week 10.
Co-curricular sports fixtures and the Term 1 Training Schedule are live on our website at: R-6 Sport | Nazareth Catholic Community.
Please check this page regularly for updated R-6 Co-curricular Sports information.
R-6 | Sacrament of Reconciliation Program
Thank you for attending Monday night's Sacrament of Reconciliation information session. If you were unable to attend and require further information, please contact Catherine Hamilton.
Enrolments for the Reconciliation program are now open for all Nazareth students who are Baptised in the Catholic Faith and in Year 3 to 6. Click on the link below to complete the booking form.
All candidates enrolled in the Sacraments of Reconciliation will be formally presented to our Parish community at Our Lady of the Manger Church on one of the following dates:
- Saturday 30 May at 6:00pm, or
- Sunday 31 May at 11:00am
Following the Presentation Mass, candidates will participate in their Reconciliation ceremony on one of the allocated dates. Each liturgy will have a limited number of candidates, and once capacity is reached, bookings for that date will close.
- Tuesday 21 July at 6:00pm
- Thursday 23 July at 6:00pm
Click here to enrol in the Reconciliation Program.
Year 1-3 | Missing Decodable Readers – Can You Help?
We are currently missing a large number of decodable readers from our Junior Primary classrooms. We kindly ask all families to check at home—in bedrooms, bookshelves, school bags, and other common hiding places—for any readers that may not have been returned from last year or this term.
Each reader costs approximately $10 to replace, and having them returned promptly ensures all students continue to have access to the resources they need for their learning.
Please return any found readers to your child’s class teacher as soon as possible.
Thank you for your support!
7-12 | Learning Conversations Save the Date
Term 2 | Week 2 | Tuesday 5 May 2:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Flinders Park Campus
Learning Conversations for Years 7-12 students are scheduled for Tuesday 5 May from 2:45 pm - 8 pm. All conversations will take place in person at our Flinders Park Campus.
Please be sure to familiarise yourself with your child's timetable and teacher names, as you will need this information when completing your bookings.
Key information regarding your child’s progress can be found on SEQTA. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s learning, this Learning Conversation event will be an opportunity for you to connect with teachers. Please note that Learning Conversations will not occur for Year 7 Term only Elective Subjects. Please contact these teachers directly if there are any concerns.
The Schools Interview online booking portal link will be active for bookings from Term 1, Week 11, Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 6:00pm. The link is www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/j6vzd. Please ensure you have the names of your child’s teachers you wish to book in for, prior to booking. Names can be found on your child’s timetable in SEQTA.
Should you have any concerns, please contact Deb Dickson.
7-12 | Co-curricular Sports Information
The 7-12 Girls and Boys Sport pages are regularly updated with weekly fixtures, results, reminders and other important information.
This week’s updates include:
- Commencement of Winter Sport training
- Catholic Co-Educational Athletics Carnival results
Please take a moment to visit the links below and stay up to date:
7-12 | Careers & Pathways Information
Career & Pathways Information Hub
Whether you’re exploring future study options, looking for work experience, or starting to consider life after school, our Careers & Pathways Hub is the place to start.
This week’s updates, reminders & information includes:
- Adelaide Zoo & Monarto Safari Park - Career Awareness Day (on various days during the year)
- ICHM (International College of Hotel Management) Discovery Days |21 & 28 April
- Clip Joint School Holiday Workshops
- AIOH Industry Immersion Day |10 April
- AIBT Barista Course |14 April
- Flinders University School Holiday Taster days |April 14-17
...and more!
Visit the online Careers & Pathways Hub to explore what’s on offer, or book in with our Careers Counsellors to chat about your next step.
10-12 | Senior Years Information Hub
Senior Years Information Hub
This hub page continues to be updated. Please check back regularly, as content may change throughout the year.
The current updates include:
- Stage 2 | Holiday Study Workshops
- 7-12 | Learning Conversations
The link to the page is below. You’ll also be able to access these links anytime via the Quick Links menu on our website.
Stage 2 | Holiday Study Workshops
Please visit the Year 10-12 Hub Page and also listed above for all information regarding the scheduled Stage 2 Holiday Study workshops.
Community | Noticeboard
Please remember to check our College Calendar for all the updated information regarding events.
The calendar can be accessed from the newsletter by clicking the Calendar button at the top of the newsletter. The Calendar is also available to view on our website under News & Events > Calendar.