A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a ‘person’ need to be happy? Albert Einstein

When our children are young, we are highly attuned to the importance of getting them to try many different types of foods – different tastes and textures. While they are sometimes reluctant, we persist because we know that it is a vital step in helping them grow into fully formed adults who have a broad palate. And of course, we know that if we let them avoid trying new things they will most likely miss out on discovering the food that will become a lifelong favourite.

Schools are a bit like a smorgasbord – we offer and insist that children engage in (taste) a broad range of subjects and experiences to develop their palate for learning. Sometimes, especially as teenagers they will ask, ‘Why do we have to study this? How is it going to be relevant in my life?’ They are good questions and there is not always an obvious answer other than the process and the content are important in their overall development into prosperous, responsible and active citizens.

If we accept that humans have at least five general types of ‘intelligences’ – Intellectual, Emotional, Physical, Social and Spiritual, it is logical that their formal education in a religious school like Nazareth would be structured in ways that provide them with regular opportunities to taste new experiences across all these domains. Just like their experience as toddlers we aim to open their senses to a much wider and richer world than they could image possible without our insistence that they at least try something.

Following our recent Masses for the Feast of the Assumption and Year 10 retreat days when our attendance rates dropped significantly, I wanted to express my admiration for the many parents and families who insist their children attend all such days. Your constant effort in this regard is an extraordinarily valuable life lesson – just like eating a rich and varied diet.

Best wishes for the week ahead.

Brian Schumacher
Principal

On Thursday 28 August, Nazareth, in partnership with Our Lady of La Vang, will proudly host the Western Region Schools Inclusive Futures Expo at our Kidman Park Campus.

Discover opportunities, connect with exhibitors, and explore pathways for the future.

Register now to secure your spot!

Buckle up – we’re blasting off for a stellar showcase of creativity, music, and performance from our talented Year 2–12 Performing Arts students!

Join us for an unforgettable cosmic journey and experience a show that’s out of this world.

Cabaret tickets are available for purchase now via the Upcoming Events page on our website: Upcoming Events | Nazareth Catholic Community

Tickets are selling fast! Don't miss your chance to witness this incredible show!

Congratulations to our secondary Stage Band 1 and Vocal Jazz 1 students who have been selected as support acts for CSMF. Vocal Jazz 1 will be performing on Tuesday 23 September, and Stage Band 1 will be performing 2 pieces back-to-back on Thursday 25 September.

Families are responsible for purchasing their own tickets via Ticketek.

For more information and tickets, please visit: Catholic Schools Music Festival | Ticket Sales

A reminder to all ECC Families that the ECC will be closed on Friday 29 August (Week 6, Term 3). There will be no charge for this closure day. If you have any questions, please see our Admin team.

A reminder for all ECC & R-12 families, that Friday 29 August (Week 6, Term 3) the Early Childhood Centre and R-12 College will be CLOSED. Please ensure you have made alternative care arrangements for your family. Extend OSHC is available at the Findon Campus on this day.

Last chance to complete the survey:

The survey will close tomorrow, Friday 22 August.

To get started, visit www.NSIPartnerships.com.au , click on Start Questionnaire, and enter the relevant access code, referenced below:

• For Nazareth Primary: Reception to Year 6 – NCCPLLLP [R-6 Parent Survey Information]
• For Nazareth Middle: Year 7-9 – NFPLLLP [7-10 Parent Survey Information]
• For Nazareth Senior: Year 10-12 – NKPLLLP [11-12 Parent Survey Information]

Please note: If you have more than 1 child attending Nazareth, we ask that you complete the survey in consideration of your oldest enrolled child.

The Living Learning Leading survey is one of several tools developed to seek feedback from stakeholders and help monitor a school's performance against the Living Learning Leading Standards. In 2025, all Catholic Education South Australia schools will access these surveys through Curtin University.

The data collected will be used for research and further development of the LLL survey.

All feedback and data provided will be anonymous. Results will be presented in aggregated graphs, which leadership teams will share once finalised.

The survey is designed to capture your impressions — there are no right or wrong answers.

The R-12 Music Information page online continues to be updated with important information.

This week’s updates include important information about: 

• Cabaret 2025
• Catholic Schools Music Festival

...and more.

Please visit the link, and take the time to read this information: R-12 Music Information | Nazareth Catholic Community

The Duck and Turtle Sport & Fitness Program is back these school holidays! Stay active, have fun, and make the most of your break. Open to students from Reception - Year 7. Bookings are now open - book now before they’re gone! Click here to book.

Bookings are now open for Learning Conversations for all R-6 students at the Findon Campus.

Families can choose their Term 3 conversation to be either over the phone or face-to-face. Please note that if your child/children are on a Personal Plan for Learning (PPL), we ask that you attend your learning conversations face-to-face. 

Learning Conversations form an important part of your child’s education and provide the opportunity to discuss your child's learning and well-being with their class teacher/s. It is expected that each family will engage in this process, and it is strongly recommended that your child participate so that they can contribute to the conversation and share their goals for their learning.

The majority of Learning Conversations will take place across Week 7.

Booking Your Learning Conversation

Each class teacher has nominated the times they are available, and the online booking system, ‘School Interviews’ will allow you to manage your own bookings. In most cases, where a class has more than one teacher, the Learning Conversation will be with both teachers.

To enable staff to prepare for your child’s Learning Conversation adequately, bookings will close TOMORROW, Friday 22 August. Should you need to make a time after this date, please contact your child’s class teacher/s.

Please click HERE to begin your booking.

Follow the on-screen prompts to make your booking.  You will receive an email confirmation when your booking has been made, and you can use the provided link to modify your existing booking if required.

Need Support?

If you are having trouble making a booking or have any queries, please contact your child’s class teacher.

We are looking for 2 - 3 helpers to cook and assemble the breakfast for our Fathers, if you are available from 7:30am - 8:45am please contact Victoria Richardson [email protected] 

Mid-Year Reception & Co-Curricular Sport and Semester 2 Student Leader School Photos have now been captured. Place your order by the end of Today, Thursday 21 August, by following the instructions below:

• Go to www.advancedlife.com.au
• Enter the code X57 QGZ 62K,
• Click 'order now',
• Enter your child's details,
• and follow the prompts.

Please note:  Any extra curricular photos taken will not be available as yet as the product has not been finalised.

Book Week Parade: Tomorrow, Friday 22 August, at 9:15am, Oval / MacKillop Hall (weather and oval condition dependent) - Findon Campus. Dress up day! Students can come dressed in anything adventurous that reflects this year’s theme. Families are warmly invited to join us for the parade.

This year’s Book Week theme invites students to ‘Book an Adventure’ - a celebration of stories that take us places, spark our imagination and lead us into the unknown! From pirates to fairies, superheroes to explorers, or even mythical creatures - the sky’s the limit when it comes to dressing up and diving into adventure.

Premier’s Reading Challenge Forms are also due tomorrow, Friday 22 August 

The latest R-6 Co-curricular sports results and fixtures are available to view on our website: R-6 Sport | Nazareth Catholic Community

Term 3 After School Clinics (Reception- Year 2)

A number of clinics are available in Term 3 for students in Reception to Year 2. Please check the R-6 Sports page for more information. 

On Friday 12 September, Reception students will be having an Initialit Party! Students are invited to come to school dressed as their favourite Initialit character! To view the different Initialit characters, please click here.

The 7-12 Girls and Boys Sport pages are regularly updated with weekly fixtures, results, reminders and other important information.

These hubs are now our main method of communication for sport-related updates, so families are encouraged to check them frequently. Urgent changes will still be communicated via email or SMS.

This week’s updates include:

• Intercol vs Cabra (Week 5): Not all teams will play; fixtures and transport may differ from usual.

Please take a moment to visit the links below and stay up to date:

• 7-12 Girls Sport | Nazareth Catholic Community
• 7-12 Boys Sport | Nazareth Catholic Community

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.

You’ll find up-to-date info on:

• Work Experience Programs
• Job Opportunities for Students
• Industry & Trade Immersions
• VET and post-school pathways
• ...and plenty more, with new opportunities added all the time.

Visit the hub to explore what’s on offer, or book in with our Careers Counsellors to chat about your next step.

The 2026 Year 8-10 Subject Selection Process began last week. The Subject Selection Process includes 3 stages:

1. Year Level Meeting - held last week
2. Completion of Subject Passport – MG Support
3. Entry of Subject Selections

Completion of the Subject Passport

The Subject Passport is a document that guides student decision-making in accordance with selection rules and criteria for 2026. It is encouraged that students work with parents/caregivers in completing the Subject Passport.

Students and families are encouraged to view the 2026 Curriculum Handbooks on our website for information regarding specific subjects, options and pathways available.

Students will be supported by their MG teacher to complete the Subject Passport successfully.

Entry of Subject Selections

The Edval Choice portal for subject selection is now open for all current students completing their 2026 subject selections, and all students should now have received an email containing their unique WebCode and outlining the instructions for online subject selection.

Students are encouraged to complete the Subject Passport prior to entering their selections.

Online Subject Selection submissions for Years 8, 9 and 10 in 2026 close on Tuesday 26 August at 4pm.

If you have any subject selection queries, please contact your child’s MG teacher or email [email protected].

The Senior Years Information Hub continues to be updated. Please check back regularly, as content may change throughout the year.

The current updates include:

• Stage 2 | SACE Trial Exams
• Year 11 | 2026 Subject Selection
• Year 11 & 12 | Driving & Passenger Forms
  .... and more!

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.

Senior Years Information | Nazareth Catholic Community

We invite all our special Grandfriends to join us in spending some quality time with your grandchildren in their final school year! To RSVP, please click here.

Studio Pilates Flinders Park

To help our Nazareth community on their fitness journey, we’re offering a special 10% Nazareth Community discount. This offer is available to faculty members, parents, and senior students who would like to join us.

Additionally, we offer all new clients 6 classes for just $60, which is a great way to try out our classes and experience the benefits of Pilates at a special price!

Whether you're new to Pilates or a seasoned pro, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the many benefits of a mindful and dynamic workout in our community. Here’s how it works:

• New Client Offer: 6 classes for $60 (2 week duration) - available online or by contacting the studio.
• Discount: 10% off our 10, 25, or 50 Class Packs. Please contact the studio on 8231 4995 if you are interested in this offer and we will get you all set up. (This is available to all new and existing clients)

We’d love to welcome you back or see you join us for the first time!

Thank you for being a part of our Pilates family. We can’t wait to see you in class soon!

BFT Hindmarsh – Special Invitation for Nazareth Families

Steve Grace – proud Nazareth parent and Studio Manager at BFT Hindmarsh – is inviting our community to join in their biggest event of the year, Unlocked, running 1–6 September.

During this week, Nazareth families are welcome to:

• Enjoy family welcome offers to get started.

• Drop in to meet the coaches, explore the space, and feel the energy of the BFT community.

Many Nazareth parents/caregivers are also BFT members, so this is a great chance to connect with a familiar and welcoming fitness community!

To find out more, visit the studio or connect with Steve and his team at BFT Hindmarsh via email.