Nazareth Weekly: Term 1, Week 1, 2026
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Nazareth Weekly: Term 1, Week 1, 2026
Community | From the College Principal
"If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves." - Thomas Alva Edison
Despite the incredibly hot weather our children and young people made the most of their return to school for 2026. We were especially pleased with how the delayed start for Year 8 and Year 9 students enabled our new Year 7s to familiarise themselves with classrooms, lockers, new computers, bathrooms and yes, 400 new friends.
We were delighted to host many of our Year 7 parents who stayed to hear some insights from the irrepressible Mark Le Messurier as he spoke about the nature of adolescence and what that means for us parents. One of the things I’ve grown to love about Mark as a presenter is that he always comes with a few ‘takeaways’ ideas and approaches that I can use straight away. We will share a link with Year 7 families early next week to Mark’s talk for those who are interested. You may also like to visit his website which is a rich resource for parents and teachers alike. Mark LeMessurier
Looking after our students in hot weather. Please be assured that we take this seriously, modifying our programs and activities to suit the conditions. We are also very fortunate, at each of our campuses, to have plenty of airconditioned spaces in addition to classrooms and plenty of shady options, including the gymnasiums on each site to keep kids out of the sun.
Just a reminder that the first few weeks back at school is something of an adjustment for everyone as we get used to new routines, pick up and drop off zones, new teachers and so forth. It also may take a week for college staff to refine any of our processes and systems that may have changed over the holidays. This is normal for all schools and most organisations, especially when staff are new or are commencing in new roles. Generally speaking, giving ourselves a few extra minutes in the mornings and afternoons takes much of the stress away. Similarly, ensuring our children stay hydrated, have breakfast and get a good night’s sleep ensures they have the energy reserves needed to negotiate the start of a new year.
Finally, I offer our hearty congratulations to our new Reception students who commenced their school journey this week. It never ceases to amaze me just how quickly they settle into life in a new community. Their appetite for learning really is astounding.
Best wishes for the weekend as we look forward to much cooler weather for Week 2.
Brian Schumacher
College Principal
Community | Merit Assembly
R-12 | Clipboard Co-curricular Platform
In 2026, Nazareth will be using Clipboard as our new co-curricular management platform for activities such as sport, music and other co-curricular programs.
R-12 Co-curricular departments will begin using Clipboard at different times throughout the term. We will continue to communicate with families as to when specific groups, year levels and programs will commence using Clipboard.
Every family has received login information via email for the Clipboard portal even if your child is not currently involved in a co-curricular activity.
7-12 Co-curricular sport will use Clipboard immediately. It is therefore imperative that once received, families log in and set up a profile on Clipboard prior to grading this week. Families who have nominated students in Years 7–12 summer sport should be able to view the summer sports grading trials scheduled for week 1-2.
As mentioned, as other year levels (e.g. R-6) and programs (e.g. music, dance etc) move to Clipboard you will be notified.
For families not currently participating, the platform may initially appear blank. As departments progressively set up their activities and teams, available opportunities will begin to appear.
A Clipboard Guide 2026 can be found here.
A Link to the Portal is now available here.
In the meantime, please continue to visit the Hub Pages for Key information
R–12 | Student ID Photos
Reception students, Years 7–12 students and all new students to the College will have their Student ID photos taken across the coming weeks.
Students are required to be in summer uniform for these photos and must adhere to the Uniform Presentation Guidelines, which can be viewed here.
ID Photos will be taken on the following days:
Tuesday 3 February | Flinders Park Campus (Years 7–9)
Thursday 12 February | Kidman Park Campus & St Gabriel Centre (Years 10–12)
Monday 16 February | Findon Campus (Reception and new students)
Should your child be absent or miss the opportunity to have their ID photo taken, we ask that they present to the Library (Findon), Veritas Centre (Flinders Park) or Hub (Kidman Park) to be photographed. Year 10 students who are absent or miss the opportunity to have their ID photo taken on Thursday 12 February will have opportunity for it to be taken on Wednesday 18th February, from Lesson 4 until the end of lunch (11.30am-2.00pm).
Site schedules will be available on Daily Notice for students to view.
ECC | Family Welcome Night
Join us and connect with the extraordinary staff and fellow families as you wander throughout our learning environments for a relaxed night of food and drinks.
Please RSVP to assist with event planning by 2 February.
R-6 | Beginning of Year Mass - Tomorrow
Week 1 | Friday 30 January, 9:15am
Our Lady of the Manger Church, Findon Campus
Tomorrow, Friday 30 January (Week 1), we will have an R-6 Mass at 9:15am in the Our Lady of the Manger Church. All parents/family members are warmly welcome to attend.
R-6 | Meet & Greet Evening
Week 2 | Tuesday 3 February, from 5:20pm
We invite all Reception – Year 6 families to our Meet & Greet Evening on Tuesday 3 February at the Findon Campus.
This evening is an opportunity to meet your child’s classroom teacher/s, hear some Neighbourhood specific information. Please note that students are not required to attend and are not able to attend the information sessions.
Should you require care for your school aged child/ren, please complete the following form by 4pm Monday 2 February. Supervised Care will be located in the Mid-Year Reception classroom. Students will need to be signed in and out by a parent / caregiver.
Please visit our website to book supervised care for this event: Supervised Care Booking Form | Nazareth Catholic Community
Classrooms will be open during the following set presentation times for the sharing of Neighbourhood specific information:
- Rec: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Year 1: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Year 2: 5:30 pm – 6 pm
- Year 3: 5:30 pm – 6 pm
- Year 4: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Year 5: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Year 6: 5:30 pm – 6 pm
Neighbourhood specific information will be shared on the evening during the set times, with Campus specific information to be shared via a link in next week’s Newsletter and also available on the College Website. All families are encouraged to take the time to look over this information.
Entry to the campus will be via the Church / CCC gate from 5:20pm. At the conclusion of the final presentation of the evening, we ask that you make your way to the CCC gate no later than 6:45pm.
R-6 | Reception & Student Services
The Findon Campus Front Reception and Student Services have undergone some exciting updates over the school holidays!
Reception now has a fresh new look, featuring a new sliding entrance door and a welcoming new desk. Student Services have also relocated and are now conveniently located within the front office space. As a result of this change, parent access to Student Services will be via the Front Reception and main entry only. We ask that parents do not enter Student Services from the courtyard.
During morning drop-off, the gates will be unlocked to allow entry to the school grounds. Once the school bell sounds, all gates will be closed and locked. We kindly ask parents to make their way off the school grounds promptly once the bell rings to allow staff on duty to secure the gates.
Students arriving after 8:50am are required to sign in at Student Services, following the usual process.
R-6 | Co-Curricular Sport
Clarification of R-6 Sport Cost
We understand that there has been some confusion surrounding the cost of R-6 Sport. We can confirm that in 2026 there is no fee to participate in R-6 co-curricular sport. As such Semester 2 nominations will reopen for a short time for any late nominations. Information can be found below.
Semester 1 Teams
All R-6 Semester 1 co-curricular teams are being finalised and will be communicated to parents via email in Week 2.
Training will commence in Week 3, and St. Clair Basketball and Netball matches commence in Week 5.
Some teams still require coaches and if this is of interest to you, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible.
All Semester 1 nominations are now closed.
Semester 2 / Term 2 & 3 Sport
Nominations for Semester 2 (Basketball and Netball) and Term 2/3 (Soccer and Football) has been reopened for a 2-week window only, with nominations closing on Thursday 12 Feb at 5pm.
Year 4 | Cyber Safety Information Session - Tonight
A reminder that this year, your child will be receiving a laptop as a tool for their learning. An integral part of Nazareth’s Laptop Agreement requires parents/caregivers and students to attend a compulsory Cyber Safety information session presented by Cybersafe Families.
The parent/caregiver session will take place TONIGHT, Thursday 29 January (Week 1), in the Catherine Community Centre from 5:30pm-7:00pm.
The student session will occur during school hours and will cover:
- Skills that encourage young people to be good digital citizens
- Ways for students to conduct themselves online safely and respectfully
- Guidance on how to have positive online experiences.
Please note that, due to the nature of the content presented, Cybersafe Families requests that no young people attend tonight's session.
If you are unable to attend tonight, it will be a requirement that you view the session at a later time at your own convenience. The session will be recorded via Microsoft Teams, and a viewing link will be made available if required.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Nicole Violi (Middle Primary Coordinator): [email protected]
We thank you for your partnership in ensuring student safety and supporting their success as they begin using their new device.
7-12 | Aerobics Auditions
Aerobics presents an exciting co-curricular opportunity for students passionate about dance and fitness. The Co-curricular Aerobics program is open to students in Years 7-12, coached by Mrs Hayley Weston, Miss Nina Wall, Miss Olivia Reardon and Miss Mya Kermanidis.
Annually, Nazareth enters multiple teams in the FISAF Aerobics Competition. Auditions for the 2026 teams will take place in Week 3 at the Flinders Park (FP) and Kidman Park (KP) Campuses.
Audition details:
- Year 7 and 8 Audition: 3:30 – 5pm, Tuesday 10 February, FP Campus PAS.
- Year 9 and 10 Audition: 3:30 – 5pm, Wednesday 11 February, FP Campus PAS.
- Year 11 and 12 Audition: 3:30 – 5pm, Thursday 12 February, KP Campus PAS.
Further information can be found below
7-12 | Class Allocations and Supporting Student Transitions
As class timetables are released, we would like to share some important information with families about how class allocations are formed and how we support students through this transition.
At Nazareth, the creation of the timetable is a carefully considered process. The timetable is developed to balance student learning needs, wellbeing, curriculum requirements and staffing, while also ensuring the overall functionality of the College. Considerable time and care are taken to support students in all facets of development.
For this reason, class changes are not generally accommodated based on student relationships or teacher preferences. While it is natural for students to feel more comfortable with familiar peers or teaching styles, being placed in new learning environments is a normal and valuable part of schooling. These experiences support the development of resilience, independence and relationship-building skills that students will rely on beyond school.
Nazareth supports students in developing these skills by:
- Delivering a comprehensive Wellbeing Program.
- Providing structured opportunities for teamwork and relationship-building.
- Ensuring balanced and thoughtful class groupings across year levels.
At times, students may express concerns about an allocated class. Nazareth delivers the Australian Curriculum and SACE, which is collaboratively planned to ensure consistency across all classes. While students may feel more comfortable within particular environments, this reflects real-world experiences and is not, in itself, grounds for a class change.
Class changes are considered only as a last resort and in extraordinary circumstances.
If students or parents have concerns about a class placement for any reason, we encourage the following process:
- In the first instance, concerns should be discussed directly with the classroom teacher, allowing time to work collaboratively toward a positive outcome.
- If further support is required, families may then contact the Neighbourhood/Year Level Coordinator to assist in supporting the student.
We recognise that transitions can be challenging, and we encourage families to support students in developing the essential skills mentioned above.
We value our strong partnership with families and look forward to working together to support all students in a positive and successful year ahead.
If wanting to request a change to an elective subject, this can be done through the submission of a Request for Subject Change Form. Please note that not all requested changes will be possible.
If you have questions regarding the processes outlined, please contact the Head of Teaching and Learning at your child’s respective campus.
7-12 | Bus Route Timings
We are aware that some Metro Adelaide Buses run late, or are scheduled to arrive at our campuses slightly after our school start time.
We continue to work with Metro Adelaide in this space.
If you are aware your child may be utilising a service that arrives late to a campus, please fill in the form below. This will support us in ensuring our staff are aware, along with providing clearer data for our discussions with Metro Adelaide around any possible adjustments.
Year 9 | Rite Journey
The Year 9 Rite Journey Calling & Departure Ceremony will be taking place Tomorrow, Friday 30 January (Week 1).
As we communicated earlier in the week, given the current weather predictions for Friday, we will be making some adjustments and offering several options for families and students to participate in this important event.
Families/Students will have a choice to either:
- Walk back to the Flinders Park Campus, with additional water stations positioned along the Torrens OR
- Stay as a family together at the beach for slightly longer, join in conversation, before making your own way back via your car/own transport to the Flinders Park Campus, with gates opening at 7:30am. Please note that if you choose to stay longer, transport back to school is to be provided by the family, not the College.
To ensure everyone’s comfort, a light breakfast of fruit, yoghurts and muesli bars will be provided for families/students at the Flinders Park Campus from 7:30am. This will eliminate the need for any cooking.
As always, our duty of care for students is guided by CESA policies. Given the timing of the event, our extreme weather policy will not be in effect and we encourage families to make the appropriate individual choice regarding walking or driving back to the campus. Please ensure you are adequately prepared with water, hats, sunscreen etc.
All other details regarding the event remain unchanged and can be found here.
To view more information about the 2026 Rite Journey Program, please see the information booklet here.
Year 10 | St Gabriel Centre Contact
Please see below the phone number for the St Gabriel Centre for families wishing to make contact regarding their Year 10 student.
- Ph: 8406 5450
- Student Absentee: 8405 5305
- Student Absentee Email: [email protected]
Year 7 & 10 | Immunisations
Year 10 Immunisations
Year 10 students are able to access their scheduled immunisations onsite at the St Gabriel Centre, through the external provider Health & Immunisation Management Services.
Should this be your family's choice, Year 10 students will receive:
- first round of school-based immunisations on Friday 20 March
- second round (Booster) of school-based immunisations on Wednesday 26 August.
Families are reminded to ensure consent forms have been completed and returned to their MG Teacher by the due date of Thursday 12 February.
Students will not be immunised without a completed consent form.
Year 7 Immunisations
Year 7 students are able to access their scheduled immunisations onsite at the Flinders Park Campus, through the external provider Health & Immunisation Management Services.
Should this be your family's choice, Year 7 students will receive immunisations on Tuesday 10 November.
Families are reminded to ensure consent forms have been completed and returned to their MG Teacher by the due date of Thursday 12 February.
Students will not be immunised without a completed consent form.
11-12 | Senior Years Information Hub
Thank you to our Senior students who have returned with great energy and enthusiasm as young adult learners. We have been really impressed with our Year 10-12 students and please know there are many supports available. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Subject teacher or MG teacher in the first instance.
Subject Changes
We understand that from time to time some students might wish to refine their subjects and where numbers permit, they are able to do so. Just a reminder that all subject changes need to be completed by the end of Week 2 and students will need to fill in a Subject Change form that is signed by the relevant teachers and parent/caregivers.
Academic Assembly - Friday 6 February (Week 2)
The Year 10-12 Academic assembly will be held at Kidman Park campus on Friday 6 February from 10.45am. All Year 11 and 12 students will need to be in formal summer uniform and students can bring a change of clothing if they have a practical lesson that requires PE uniform on that day. Year 10 awardees will also need to wear summer uniform and they will be transported to Kidman Park for this celebration on our College buses.
Just a reminder that all Year 11 and 12 students will also need to wear formal Summer uniform the week after too as we celebrate our Merit Assembly on Friday 13th February. There will be a lesson swap on this day where Lesson 1 and 2 will swap with Lesson 3 and 4.
Drop off and pick ups at Kidman Park- Just a reminder that there is no drop off or pick up at the front of Kidman Park to ensure the safety of all students. We have a number of students who enter the building via the carpark so we ask that any parents or caregivers who drop off use the drive through driveway to ensure safety for everyone.
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:
- Student Driver Forms
- Flex requirements
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.
Year 12 | Future Ready: Navigating Year 12
Please RSVP via the Upcoming Events page: Upcoming Events | Nazareth Catholic Community
Year 12 | Year 12 Beginning of Year Mass
Advanced notice to families that we will be holding our Year 12 Beginning of Year Mass at the Kidman Park Campus on Thursday 12 February from 6pm.
More details will be provided to families shortly.
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.