The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,”^[a] and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” Romans 13:9

At this time in our national life, it seems that many of us are deeply unsettled by what appears to be a deterioration in the way we speak and behave towards each other – from parliament to football clubs. As parents, teachers and citizens such times offer opportunities to reassess how we want to live and the type of society we want for our children and grandchildren. It’s not just about teaching our children new rules of how to behave either. I suggest it is all about how we teach them to see and value everyone. Thinking about the many conversations on various media in recent weeks I was reminded of the following gem from the book All I needed to know I learned in Kindergarten. Its author, Robert Fulham wrote, …the things I learned:

Share everything.
Play fair.
Don’t hit people.
Put things back where you found them.
Clean up your own mess.
Don’t take things that aren’t yours.
Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody.
Wash your hands before you eat.
Flush.
Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.
Live a balanced life—learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.
Take a nap every afternoon.
When you go out into the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands, and stick together.

Best wishes for the week ahead. May it be a week where people avoid cutting you off in traffic and where many of us take the chance to share a little more love with our neighbours.

Brian Schumacher
College Principal

Our annual Naz Day is a significant celebration for our community. It is scheduled for Friday 25 September, the last day of Term 3, and it is expected that all students attend as they would a normal school day.  

Naz Day will be celebrated across all campuses:

• Findon Campus: Reception – Year 5 students and Early Childhood Centre  
• Flinders Park Campus: Years 6 – 9 students 
• Kidman Park Campus: Years 10 – 12 students  

The theme for Naz Day 2025 is Lights, Camera, Action (NAZFLIX)!   

Early Childhood Centre  

Information will be shared with families separately via Storypark. 

Reception – Year 5 Students:  Findon Campus

Reception to Year 5 students will commence their day at the normal time, followed by a fun day of activities at the Findon Campus.  

Students will participate with their classes in a rotation of stations, including indoor jumping castles and bouncy obstacle courses, petting zoo, games and activities. These activities will be supervised by teachers and other staff members.  

Students in Reception to Year 5 are invited to show their Patron House spirit by wearing a top and accessories in their House colours, along with their sports shorts and sneakers.

Students will need to bring their own recess and drink bottle and will be provided with their choice of a Vili’s: Beef Pie, Pasty, Sausage Roll, Vegetarian Pasty or Beef & Vegetable Gluten Free Pie for lunch. Lunch orders will be taken by the class teacher. Zooper Dooper ice blocks will also be provided during the day.   

If you think that your child will require extra food for lunch, please ensure they bring that on the day. The canteen will not be available.   

Reception to Year 5 students will be dismissed from the Findon Campus at the normal time of 3:10pm. 

Year 6 Students: Flinders Park Campus 

Year 6 students are required to be dropped off at the Flinders Park Campus between 8:35am and 8:45am, where they will meet their regular Year 6 class teachers in front of the Siena Chapel.    

The day at the Flinders Park Campus will begin with a Liturgy, and then students will have the opportunity to participate in supervised fun activities for the remainder of the day.  

Students are invited to dress up as their favourite movie, TV show or musical character, to suit the theme 'Lights, Camera, Action (NAZFLIX)'. Alternatively, students can wear neat, comfortable, appropriate casual clothing.

Students will need to bring their own recess, lunch and drink bottle in a small backpack (which will be stored in a lockable building).

Doughnuts will be provided to all students. If students would like to buy lunch, they can do so via the Canteen or Café at the Flinders Park Campus. 

Year 6 students will be dismissed from the Flinders Park Campus at 2:00pm.

Years 7-9 students will commence their day at the Flinders Park Campus at the normal time.  

Students are to attend morning MG, after which they will participate in a Liturgy, followed by supervised fun activities for the remainder of the day.  

Students are invited to dress up as their favourite movie, TV show or musical character, to suit the theme 'Lights, Camera, Action (NAZFLIX)'. Alternatively, students can wear neat, comfortable, appropriate casual clothing.

Students will need to bring their own recess, lunch and drink bottle.

Doughnuts will be provided to all students. If students would like to buy lunch, they can do so via the Canteen or Café at the Flinders Park Campus.

Years 7-9 students will be dismissed from the Flinders Park Campus at 2:30pm. School buses will run as per normal.  

Years 10-12 Students: Kidman Park Campus 

Year 10 students will join the Naz Day festivities at the Kidman Park Campus. 

Year 10-12 students will commence their day at the Kidman Park Campus at the normal time of 9:00am. 

Year 10s will be directed to House Breakout Areas for MG, while Year 11-12 students are to attend their normal MG homeroom. After this, they will participate in a Liturgy, followed by supervised fun activities for the remainder of the day.  

Year 12 students will have a whole-cohort photo taken in the gym straight after the Liturgy.

Students are invited to dress up as their favourite movie, TV show or musical character, to suit the theme 'Lights, Camera, Action (NAZFLIX)'. Alternatively, students can wear neat, comfortable, appropriate casual clothing.

Students will need to bring their own recess and drink bottle and will be provided with their choice of a Vili’s: Beef Pie, Pasty, Sausage Roll, Vegetarian Pasty or Beef & Vegetable Gluten Free Pie for lunch. Lunch orders will be taken via a form emailed to students.

Alternatively, students can bring their own lunch. Please note the café at the Kidman Park campus will not be operating as normal. 
  
Year 10-12 students will be dismissed from the Kidman Park Campus at 2:30pm.  

School buses will run as per normal.

Only 1 week to go until Cabaret 2026! 🎤✨

Get ready to travel back to 2016 with our Year 2-12 Performing Arts students in Back to Twenty Sixteen, a vibrant showcase packed with music, energy and nostalgia.

Don't miss out. Friday night tables are almost gone, and Thursday is the perfect opportunity to book your group and enjoy a fantastic night of entertainment.

Book now via the Upcoming Events page on our website.

Upcoming Events | Nazareth Catholic Community

Calling all graduates from the Class of 2016!

It’s time to catch up, reminisce, and celebrate a decade since your school days. We’d love to see you at our 10 Year Reunion on Friday 23 October.

Optional School Tour – 5:00 pm at Nazareth Flinders Park Campus (come and see how things have changed!)

Time to reconnect at Shapeshifter Brewing Co. – from 6:15 pm onwards, we'll continue the celebrations where you can catch up with old friends, reminisce about school days, and create a few new memories together.

Ticket Details - $30 per person, which includes dinner and drink. Please RSVP via the Upcoming Events page: Upcoming Events | Nazareth Catholic Community

Calling all Creators and Makers! We will again hold the Nazareth Christmas Mini Market on Monday 9th November at the Findon Campus from 3-5pm.

We’re looking for stall holders to bring the event to life! Do you have a business or side hustle? Think candles, jewellery, food, condiments, stationery, print design, homewares, decorations, clothing and accessories, beauty products…and more. Perhaps you have a service-based business and would like the opportunity to sell vouchers. We’d love to hear from our Nazareth families, future families and graduates!

Please note that stall spaces are limited, and to create a balanced and varied market experience, not all applications may be successful. We greatly appreciate your interest and support and will endeavour to include as many stall holders as possible. Market holders will have access to one trestle table and two chairs only.

Applications close Monday 19th October - register your interest here: https://www.nazareth.org.au/community-event/

And for those of you who are shoppers...save the date in your diaries!

A simple meal can make a big difference. Through the Naz Connects food relief program, school parents come together to prepare meals and snacks for families in our community who may find themselves 'running on empty' and need a little extra support during a busy or difficult time.

Whether you're a regular volunteer or helping for the first time, we'd love to have you join us. No experience is needed, and even one evening of your time can make a meaningful impact. No cooking expertise required!

Next Cook Up

Monday 21 September | 6.00pm – 7.30pm | Flinders Park Campus

For more information or to register your interest, please contact Sarah Eley.

A friendly reminder that students should wear the correct uniform each day. The Formal Uniform consists of either the full Summer Uniform, worn during Terms 1 and 4, or full Winter Uniform, worn during Terms 2 and 3.

To accommodate unseasonably warm weather during the remainder of Term 3, students may wear the Summer Uniform when the published Adelaide forecast maximum temperature is 26°C or above, as indicated on the Bureau of Meteorology website.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Has your child represented their state or Australia in a co-curricular activity during 2026?

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.

Click here to view the R-6 Sports Results for Week 8. 

Co-curricular sports fixtures and the Term 3 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.

Week 9 | Friday 18 September, 2:15pm
MacKillop Hall, Findon Campus

On Friday 18 September (Week 9), we will have an R-6 Assembly at 2:15pm in the MacKillop Hall, hosted by the Year 4 Neighbourhood. Entry for families will be through the Cafe gate from 2:10pm. All parents/family members are warmly welcome to attend.

We ask that parents who are wanting to pick their child up during the assembly time (2:10pm onwards) to please let Student Services know by 1:30pm on the day.

Tomorrow, Friday 11 September (Week 8), 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 Mid-Year Reception classes (RA and RB) are celebrating a liturgy on Tuesday 15 September from 2:40pm in the OLM Church, Findon Campus. All families are warmly welcome to attend.

Families are warmly invited to attend the following Parish Masses, where the Year 2 Neighbourhood will be hosting the Mass, taking on various roles and leading the singing. 

• Friday 11 September (Week 8) at 9:15am in the OLM Church at Findon - Hosted by 2B
• Friday 18 September (Week 9) at 9:15am in the OLM Church at Findon - Hosted by 2M

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.

For Term 3, families are invited to consider donating items to Fred’s Van when attending this Mass. Fred’s Van Meal Service provides hot, nutritious meals, social support, toiletries, and winter essentials for those experiencing poverty and/or homelessness. If you’re able, please consider donating one of the following items: good quality blankets, new men’s socks and underwear, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes and toothpaste, gloves, beanies, Milo, coffee, pasta, and canned soup. Donations can be placed in the box outside the parish as you arrive.

Primary ICAS Assessments

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the families who nominated and registered their children to participate in the ICAS Assessments this year. By providing this opportunity, you have encouraged your child to challenge themselves, showcase their learning, and engage in an enriching academic experience beyond the classroom.

We are incredibly proud of all students who participated. Their willingness to take on new challenges and apply their knowledge reflects their commitment to learning. Participation in ICAS is a valuable opportunity for students to celebrate their strengths, identify areas for growth, and further develop their confidence as learners.

Accessing Student Results

Parents and caregivers that used the Parent Payment System (PPS) platform should have received email notifications advising that their child's ICAS results are now available in the ICAS Results Portal.

The email includes your child's TAP-ID and PIN, which can be used to securely access their results online.

Students will be formally acknowledged for their efforts at our Semester Two Academic Assembly held later in the year.

Thank you again to our families for supporting these valuable learning opportunities and to our students for their enthusiasm, effort, and dedication throughout the assessment process. We congratulate all participants on their achievement.

This year, Learning Conversations will be held separately across our Middle School and Senior School campuses:

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:

• Term 4 Summer Sport
• Year 9/10 Knockout Soccer Results

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

Attention Year 10 & 11 students! Are you planning on studying a VET Course (Cert II or Cert III) in 2027?

Registrations are now open, so start researching what you may be interested in. Study could include:

• Business
• Health Services
• Screen and Media
• Make-up
• Electrotechnology
• Plumbing
• Automotive
• Construction
• Engineering
• Hair and Beauty
• And many more!

You may want to research different Training Organisations (check out the list below) and keep an eye out for more information from the Pathways Team. Contact them at [email protected]

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:

• 10-12 Can Drive
• Learning Conversations
• Grandfriends Day
• Stage 2 Holiday Workshops

... and more!

The link to the page is below. You are also able to access these links anytime via the Quick Links menu on our website.

Senior Years Information Hub

Study Workshops are scheduled for Stage 2 students during the upcoming Term 3 holidays. Workshops will be held at the Kidman Park Campus.

To register for the Flinders University UniTEST, click here.

Please note that not all classes and subjects will have a workshop scheduled, and individual teachers determine whether a class requires this additional time during the term break.

Students who are unable to attend a workshop are expected to contact their teacher to explain their absence. Students are also reminded that they must only be on campus when they have a workshop scheduled and must have left the Campus by 3:00pm each day.

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.

Thursday 24 September | Graduation Dinner Bookings Open

The Graduation Dinner will be held on Wednesday 18 November at the Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide from 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm. 

Bookings will open at 10am on Thursday 24 September, and close at 5pm, Monday 26 October. 

Tickets can be purchased through Humanitix via the link on the Nazareth Website: www.nazareth.org.au/upcoming-events 

Please note a ticket must be purchased for the Graduating Year 12 Student. It is expected that students attending will be accompanied by members of their families. 

Ticket Allocation

The maximum ticket allocation per family is 5, including a ticket for the Graduating Year 12 student. You will only be permitted to purchase up to 5 tickets per transaction. 

While the maximum ticket allocation per family is 5, including a ticket for the graduating student, we understand that some families may wish to request additional tickets. At checkout, you will have the option to join our waitlist and submit a request for extra seating. After ticket sales close, the College will make every effort to accommodate additional seating requests where possible. Please note that, if additional tickets are offered, your existing seating may need to be relocated to accommodate extra guests.

Ticket Prices 

• Adult $115.00 (aged 13 and over) 
• Children $50.00 (aged 2-12)
• Infants - Free 

Tables 

Students or families wishing to sit together must book and pay for their tickets in separate transactions. We encourage families to complete their bookings at the same time. Tables can seat a maximum of 10 people. Families may also use the ‘search’ feature to find tickets near one another.

Where no seating requests are made, groups will be combined so tables are filled as efficiently as possible. Please ensure Year 12 students are included in your booking. 

Please note that the floor plan may change. While specific seating locations within the venue cannot be guaranteed, every effort will be made to accommodate seating preferences selected during the booking process.

Memento Tickets

Memento tickets will be displayed on tables on the evening and are intended as a keepsake of the event. Please note that tickets will not be individually personalised.

Menu 

A two-course set menu will be provided as follows: 

Entrée 

• Warm confit Tasmanian salmon, pea purée, sun-dried cherry tomato, olive tapenade, crunchy peas, lemon thyme crumb (DF, GF, HF, NF (A))

Mains (alternate drop) 

• Char-grilled chicken breast, whipped potato, mushroom ragout, black garlic green beans, house-dried tomato, light chicken jus (GF, NF)
• Char-grilled beef tenderloin, cauliflower purée, rustic fondant potato, buttered carrots, charred sprouts, jus (GF, NF)

Children’s menu

• Chicken schnitzel, chips & ice-cream 

Dietaries: DF – dairy free | GF – gluten free | HF – halal friendly | NF – nut free
Seafood origin: (A) – Australia (I) – Imported

Please note:

• Diabetic, Gluten-free and other dietary requirement alternatives will be available.
• Please indicate your dietary requirements when booking your tickets. 
• Non-alcoholic drinks are included in the menu. 

The Adelaide Convention Centre has very strict rules concerning the sale of alcohol, and as this is a school function, alcohol will not be served to guests under 18. Please bring proof of age if you wish to purchase or consume alcohol. Adults/parents are prohibited from purchasing or supplying alcohol to persons under 18. Adelaide Convention Centre policy is to remove any guests who are found with or are under the influence of any drugs or illegal substances. 

We look forward to a great night and hope that you will find it a truly memorable way of finishing what has been a very successful year. 

Please direct all enquiries to Anastasia Harvey [email protected]