Nazareth Weekly: Term 2, Week 2, 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 2, Week 2, 2026
Community | From the Acting College Principal
Strengthening Partnerships and Celebrating Mothers in Our Community
As a College community, this week has provided an important opportunity to pause and reflect on the shared responsibility we hold in supporting the learning and growth of our young people.
Our Years 7–12 Parent/Student Learning Conversations at the Flinders Park campus were a significant moment in this partnership. These conversations are more than a reporting process; they are an opportunity for connection, a time where students, parents, and teachers come together to reflect on learning progress, celebrate achievements, and identify future goals. When these partnerships are strong, the impact on student learning is profound. I extend my sincere thanks to our families for their engagement and to our staff for the professionalism and care shown in these meaningful conversations.
This Sunday, we also turn our attention to a very special occasion, Mother’s Day. It is a time to recognise and give thanks for the women in our lives who nurture, guide, and love with generosity and faith. In our Catholic tradition, we are reminded of Mary, whose quiet strength and enduring love continues to inspire us.
As Pope Leo reminds us in his reflection on peace and family life:
“In every home where love is lived with patience and faithfulness, something of God’s peace takes root.”
May we take a moment this Sunday to honour our mothers, grandmothers, and all those who embody care and compassion within our community.
Wishing all families a blessed and joyful Mother’s Day.
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.
To nominate for a position on the Nazareth Advisory Board or Finance Committee please complete the nomination form.
Community | Naz Connects Cook Up
Grounded by our Catholic beliefs, we aspire to be a living experience of Church, with every family at the heart.
The 'Nazareth Connects’ food relief program offers care and support through preparing meals and snacks and other short-term help for families who may find themselves “running on empty”.
You only need to help once to make a difference! It’s also a great way to meet other families if you are new to our community.
Would you like to be involved in the next Naz Connects Cook up?
Monday 18 May | 6pm - 7:00pm | Flinders Park Campus
For more information or to register your interest, please contact Sarah Eley.
If you're unable to attend the Naz Connects Cookup but would like to contribute, we are seeking donations of the following ingredients:
Chicken liquid stock cartons, tomato passata jars, tins of chickpeas, tins of crushed tomatoes, tins of coconut milk. If you're able to contribute, please drop items at reception at the Findon, Flinders Park or Kidman Park campus, addressed to Sarah Eley.
R-12 | School Photos
Further information about Uniform and Personal Presentation guides is available on our website and will continue to be communicated to students and families prior to photos.
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
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:
- Term 2 music calendar
- Clipboard
- Middle School Music Showcase
- Candlelight String Concert
- Percussion Opportunity for Students
- 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 | Additional Student Charges
Based on your child/ren’s 2026 subject choices or electing to participate in a co-curricular activity, the additional charges have now been added to your tuition account.
You will receive an updated statement via email this week and you are required to pay for these additional fees within 30 days of the statement. If you have a query that relates to an additional charge please contact the relevant Co-ordinator in the first instance.
Additional student charges for Semester 2 will be added to your tuition account in August 2026.
For further information, please refer to the ‘Specialist Curriculum & Co-curricular Update for 2026’ that was emailed to all families in November 2025 or the Finance section of our website: www.nazareth.org.au/college/finance.
If you have recently made a payment, please allow up to 2 days for payments from statement date to be receipted to your account.
The Finance Office located at our Kidman Park Campus may be contacted on 8406 5032 or [email protected] for further assistance with fee payments.
R-6 | Mother's Day Breakfast & Blessing
Coffee service will stop between 8:40am – 9:00am to allow mothers to be involved in our Blessing on the oval.
R-6 | MacKillop Casual Day – Next Monday
Congratulations to MacKillop House for leading Primary House Points at the end of Term 1. As a celebration, we invite all R-6 MacKillop students to wear casual clothes with as much of their house colour (Red) on Monday 11 May (Week 3).
R-6 | Decodable Readers
We are seeking your help in locating Decodable readers, which have been borrowed over the last year or so.
As you are all aware, Decodable readers are specially designed texts that help early readers develop their phonics skills and confidence in reading. They are beneficial to our youngest readers in so many ways.
We implore you and your children to check school bags, bookshelves, under their bed and anywhere these borrowed books may be located around the household.
The supply of these books obviously involves a significant financial outlay for the College. Every student should be able to benefit from these readers and with lots of these books out of circulation due to having been borrowed and not returned, our support for our youngest readers is diminished.
We appreciate your support on this matter.
R-6 | Mayoral Make-a-Book Literacy Challenge
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.
R-6 | Co-curricular Sports Results & Fixtures
Click here to view the R-6 Sports Results for Week 2.
Co-curricular sports fixtures and the Term 2 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.
9-11 | An Evening of Dance
Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the talent, creativity and hard work of our Dance students.
Tickets now on sale. Please only purchase tickets to ONE of the two performances. $5 per person. All tickets are General Admission seating.
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
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 Careers & Employment Expo | 7-9 May
...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 | Careers Expo - Save the Date
Save the date for this year's Careers Expo. Tuesday 30 June, Week 10, Term 2.
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:
- Term 2 Welcome
- Standing Information & Reminders
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 | AIF: When Curiosity Leads
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.