Be the change you want to see in the world

When our world is often filled with ‘bad news’, instability and injustice I am always inspired by the hope and commitment of young people when we take the time to ask them, ‘What should we focus on over the next two years?’

Our college theme for 2026 and 2027 is the fruit of a series of conversations with students, staff, parents and our College Advisory Board in 2025. As is often the case, the process of gathering people together to talk about our aspirations was just as important as the final wording. What struck me in those conversations was the sense of urgency that each of us have a role to play in helping to create a more just and sustainable society. In the language of faith, we express this as ‘the world that God desires.’

In this visual representation of the new theme, we are reminded of God’s continued presence as we strive to bring about positive change in our communities and the world around us. We look forward to many more conversations and actions that flow from the lesson activities, social justice projects and self-reflection that will flow from our individual and collective efforts to be the change we want to see in the world.

Inspired by the voices of our young people, we look forward to celebrating the achievements of our 2025 SACE Merit recipients as they launch into tertiary study and the world of work. As an older Australian, I am filled with hope for the future knowing the calibre of our graduates who cannot wait to make their mark in the world.

Best wishes for the week ahead.

Brian Schumacher
College Principal

Join us to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025. RSVPs have now closed please contact [email protected] for further assistance.

As part of our Catholic tradition, this week we will be preparing for Lent which is a very significant season in the Christian Liturgical year. Lent is the Season of forty days when Christians prepare for Easter, which commemorates the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

Students will be exploring Lent in class in the coming weeks and will participate as a community in the following events:

Shrove Tuesday (Tuesday 17th February)

Shrove Tuesday is a Christian festival celebrated in many countries across the world. It falls on the day before Ash Wednesday - the beginning of Lent.

Each Campus will observe Shrove Tuesday through the tradition of sharing pancakes. It is symbolic of the practice of using up all the butter, eggs and milk in the house before Lent.

Pancakes will be supplied to all students along with basic toppings.

We ask R-6 parents/caregivers to notify class teachers directly if your child/ren has specific dietary needs by Tomorrow, Friday 13th February.

Ash Wednesday (Wednesday 18th February)

Lent is a special season in the Church year that invites us to pause, reflect and prepare our hearts for Easter. Over these forty days, we remember that Jesus spent time in the desert praying and fasting, drawing closer to God before beginning his public ministry.

In response to this, the Church encourages us to focus on three key practices during Lent:

• Prayer – making time to grow in our relationship with God
• Fasting – going without something we enjoy to create space for reflection and gratitude
• Almsgiving – showing generosity by supporting those in need.

These practices help us turn our attention to what truly matters and remind us of Jesus’ great love for us.

On Ash Wednesday, each student will attend a liturgy and receive the sign of cross on their foreheads with ashes. The ashes are a simple but powerful reminder of Jesus’ death and his love for us.

Year 7-9 students are required to wear their full summer uniform.

As a school community, we look forward to journeying together through this meaningful season.

Please be advised that Friday 6 March (Week 6) is a Pupil Free Day for all students from Reception to Year 12. OSHC services will be available for R-6 students - please contact OSHC directly to book.

Thank you for your understanding.

If your child is participating in sport, music or any other co-curricular activity in 2026, Clipboard will be your go-to platform.

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. Families who have nominated students in Years 7–12 summer sport should be able to view the summer sports grading trials scheduled for the remainder of this week.

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-6 Sport 
• 7-12 Sport - Girls 
• 7-12 Sport - Boys  

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

This week’s updates include important information about: 

• Our 2026 Music Captains
• 2026 Music Camp
• Generations in Jazz
• Instrumental Tuition Reminders

...and more.

Please visit the link and take the time to read this information: R-12 Music Information.

Reception students will have their Student ID photos taken next week.

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:

Monday 16 February | Findon Campus (Reception and new students)

Photos at the Flinders Park Campus (Years 7-9) and Kidman Park Campus (10-12) have now taken place.

Should your child be absent or miss the opportunity to have their ID photo taken, we ask that they present to the Library (Findon) or Hub (Kidman Park) to be photographed.

Year 7-9 students who were absent or missed the opportunity to have their ID photo taken, will have the opportunity tomorrow, Friday 13 of February.

Year 10 students who are absent or miss the opportunity to have their ID photo taken today will have the opportunity for it to be taken on Wednesday 18 February, from Lesson 4 until the end of lunch (11.30am-2.00pm).  

If you are having trouble accessing SEQTA please contact our SEQTA support via [email protected].

Each year, schools in Australia are required to participate in the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) testing, which assesses students’ literacy and numeracy skills in years 3, 5, 7, and 9. NAPLAN testing aims to provide valuable information to students, parents, carers, and teachers about each student’s strengths and areas of improvement. It also allows parents, carers, and teachers to see how students are progressing in literacy and numeracy over time.

For further information, including key dates for this year's assessment period, please view the Information for Schools and Privacy Collection Notice.

Coffee and delicious Italian cakes will be available for purchase at the Cafe and photo opportunities will be available in this area for families from 8am. Please ensure your child is at their class by 8:50am so they can be ready in time for the parade.

Parents are welcome to move to the designated area on the oval from 8:50am. At the conclusion of the parade, we ask families promptly make their way to the Cafe gate to exit the grounds so we can ensure the children can continue with their classes in a timely manner.

Clarification of R-6 Sport Cost 

Please check this page regularly for updated R-6 Co-curricular Sports information.

Students are welcome to write an original book and enter the challenge. 

The criteria for your book entry can be:

• a story, graphic novel, informational, poetry. . . and on any topic
• created by yourself, with friends or even your whole class
• up to 1000 words in length.

Prize vouchers are awarded to the most outstanding entries. Certificates will be given to students who participate.

Judges look for:

• original ideas and themes, creative use of language, sound spelling and grammar (drafting and proofreading are important!)
• a balance between beginning, middle and end
• appealing design, layout and format; illustrations that complement the text (if applicable)
• presentation and neatness

* Binding style is not judged but make sure your book is strong enough to be handled.

How to enter

It is a requirement of entry to complete and sign the Mayoral Make-A-Book entry form which can be found in the Primary Library.

All entries need to be handed into the Library by Friday 26 June 2026.

Each year our R- 6 students participate in the Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC). The challenge is to read 12 books.

8 books from the PRC list (books in the Library have coloured stickers on the spines)

4 books of your own choosing (which may or may not be on the PRC booklist)

• Red Stickers: Reception to Year 2
• Green Stickers: Year 3 to 5.
• Yellow Stickers: Year 6 to 9.

The class teachers from Reception to Year 2 complete the challenge with their students.

Year 3 and 4 classes complete their reading record sheet in hard copy.

Year 5 and 6 classes complete their reading record on the desktop of their school laptop and then print into hard copy.

All completed reading records will need to be returned to the class teacher by Friday 28 August.

Congratulations to our Reception students on completing their first Independence Days!

We are so proud of how brave and confident you have been.

From now on, all Tuesdays and Thursdays will be Independence Days. Families, please say goodbye at the door and watch your child walk in and shine!

Thank you for your support,
Reception Teachers

Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist (Year 4)

Children who completed their Sacrament of Reconciliation in 2025 and will be continuing their sacramental journey in 2026 to celebrate the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation are required to attend an Information Night on Monday 2 March, at 6:00 pm in the OLM Church.

More information to come.

Week 3 | Tomorrow, Friday 13 February
Our Lady of the Manger Church, Findon

Families are warmly invited to attend the Parish Mass tomorrow, Friday 13 February (Week 3) at 9:15am in the OLM Church at Findon. Students of class 5R will be hosting the Mass, taking on various roles and leading the singing. 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.

Week 4 | Friday 20 February
Our Lady of the Manger Church, Findon

We are excited to begin preparations for this year’s Year 6 Production, featuring a wonderful mix of Dance and Drama. Please save the following date:

Performance Date: Wednesday 24 June, 6:00pm (Term 2, Week 9)
Venue: MacKillop Hall, Findon Campus

Auditions

Students will have the opportunity to audition for lead character roles and the specialist dance group. Please note that these roles require additional weekly rehearsals before school and during lunchtimes.

Families will be notified of audition outcomes and rehearsal commitments via email.

Audition details are as follows:

• Main Character / Lead Roles
  Monday 16 February (Week 4)
  8:15am in the Mid-Year Classroom
• Specialist Dance Group
  Friday 20 February (Week 4)
  2:30pm in the CCC

Further details, including ticketing information and costume requirements, will be shared with families next term.

We can’t wait to showcase the creativity and talent of our Year 6 students. Please save the date and stay tuned for more updates.

On Monday 23 February we will hold our annual Athletics Carnival at the SA Athletics Stadium. Students will compete in House groups against students in other Houses in a range of formal athletic events. It is an expectation that all students attend.

Student Information:

It is important to note: 

• All 7 - 12 Students will be transported to SA Athletics Stadium via bus from the Flinders Park Campus. NO students are to attend the Kidman Park Campus.
• Information regarding Year 12 transport and student drivers will be outlined in their Consent2Go. 
• The Flinders Park Campus car park will be closed on the day of Monday 23 February to allow for Buses. 

Program 

Click here to view the Athletics Carnival Program and Map for the day.

• Students may dress in House colours for this event
• Sun safety is a priority. Please ensure appropriate clothing is worn, including a suitable hat
• Students should apply sunscreen prior to arrival in the morning. Additional sunscreen will be available throughout the day.

Families are welcome to attend and will be required to sign in at the Stadium and we ask that they are seated in the designated area only.

Please note that the Mile End Precinct is currently undergoing major works. Roadworks are impacting access along James Congdon Drive and Railway Terrace, and construction at the Mile End Sports Complex is well underway. As a result, casual parking within the precinct is significantly limited.

Car park attendants will be onsite on the day to assist with directing traffic and parking; however, this will be a very busy area, and delays should be anticipated.

We look forward to seeing students participate in our upcoming Sports Day!

A friendly reminder that if you need to pick up your child at any point during the school day, to please politely ring Student Services and inform them that the parent/guardian is in the car park. As students services is often an extremely busy part of our College we ask for your patience and courtesy. Students will then be allowed to sign out. Please help us keep everyone safe by following our school procedures.

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 important information about the Term 1 Summer Sports Season (and more).

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.

This week’s updates, reminders & information includes:

Work Experience Opportunities

• SAPOL Work Experience - applications close 24 February 2026
• Renewal SA Work Experience - applications close 27 February 2026

If you are interested in exploring the following areas, please check out the PDF for suitability requirements, get your resume ready, book an appointment with the Pathways team, then we will help with the application process. Don’t miss out!

Information Sessions

• ADF Information Session - 25 February 2026

Explore job opportunities in the Navy, Army and Air Force. Speak with current serving members about job roles, opportunities for further study, or flexible part-time commitments. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) offers countless career paths for school leavers.

• Motor Trade Association (MTA) Open Night - 4 March 2026

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.

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.

Bus Timing Form

Please note that some school bus services will be impacted by the school bus detours whilst Lawrie St (St Michael’s Henley Campus) is closed by SA Water for capital works. Works will commence Monday 23 February and may last a few months.

Whilst Lawrie St (school stop) is closed to all traffic, Stop 28 Marlborough St (South side) will be used as the alternative stop. All student transfers from routes 650 & 651 to routes 652 & 653 continuing on to Nazareth College will now occur at Stop 28 Marlborough St. Buses will loop around back streets as part of this detour.

Join us for our Year 7 Meet & Greet Evening on Tuesday 17 February, 6:00pm – 7:30pm.

Please meet in the St Sebastian Gym before heading to Neighbourhood and Mentor Groups to meet your child’s key teachers, Neighbourhood Coordinators and Head of Year 7. Light nibbles and refreshments will be available in the courtyard. Supervised care will also be available for school aged children, please click here to register your child.

We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP here.

At the start of Term 1 we had our first Year 10 classes for 2026 move across to Kidman Park via the shuttles for their specialist classes after implementing this in the second semester of last year. The students did this very well in their first two weeks back at Nazareth, and will continue to do this across Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays, depending upon their individual timetable. This allows our students to be taught by a Specialist Senior teacher in their learning areas and have continued access to our amazing resources.

We assure families that Nazareth are well resourced to enable student travel between campuses with a fleet of mini vans and coaster buses and bus drivers. Like all new things, this takes some time to learn routines, but we have been extremely impressed with the students embracing these learning opportunities, and there are many people to support them.

Pick-up and drop-off zone reminders:

We ask that parents use the rear car park when dropping students off, or picking students up in the morning and afternoon from the St Gabriel Centre. Please refrain from using the Childcare Centre carpark at all times. 

We ask that parents use the circular driveway to drop students off at the Kidman Park to ensure the safety of all students entering the campus and avoid parking in the front carpark to ensure the safety of all students entering / exiting the College.

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:

• Year 12 | Beginning of Year Mass
• Year 12 | Future Ready: Navigating Year 12

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 Hub

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.

This is an important event for our entire community as our Year 12s commence their final year at Nazareth. We are delighted to share this occasion with our students and their families. 

Parents are welcome to go into our Sacred Space in the gym and be seated as they arrive. 

Students are required to wear their full summer uniform, including blazer.  Students are reminded to bring a photo as these will form part of their entrance.

RSVPs have now closed please contact [email protected] for further assistance.