Welcome to our new Director of Global Innovation-International Programs

My name is Emilia Fields and I am now working at Nazareth College as Director Global Innovation-International Programs.

I have been working at Whitefriars College prior to Nazareth College in a similar role as Director- International Student Program. I have a passion for International students and I am looking forward to enhancing Integration and Global Citizenship at Nazareth. Some of these activities will include programs such as International Ambassadors and International Mentors.

Please note:

The College will soon implement a Bridging English Language Course to start in Term 3 2018.

This course is designed for International students to come directly to Nazareth College from their native countries without first studying at an English Language Centre. Enrolments for this course are now available for prospective students.

We welcome any enquiries, or if you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact me on 9795 8100

Ms Emilia Fields

Director Global Innovation - International Programs

Mini Vinnies Term 1 wrap up

The Nazareth St Vincent De Paul conference had a brilliant Term One, with over 45 enthusiastic members’ eager to get involved and do their part for their school and their community.

The commissioning ceremony brought out the nerves in many students, however, because of the friendliness of the St Vincent De Paul representatives, the students were quickly able to feel at ease and simply enjoy the welcome to the Conference.

Later in the term, our junior Vinnies students in years 7 to 9 hosted a cluster day for the local primary schools. Many primary schools made the trip to Nazareth, and our students were inspired by the dedication these students possessed and all of their hard work and passion for Vinnies. We hope that the primary school students obtained some new ideas for their Mini Vinnies groups, as we certainly did from them. Overall, it was a great day and our conference members had valuable time assisting and getting to know the primary students.

Our main focus of Term One was definitely the Easter Raffle. Our Vinnies members so generously gave up their time to sell tickets for the final weeks of term and it was their dedication, as well as the astounding compassion shown from staff and other students, that allowed for a total of 20 hampers to be made and a total amount of $650 raised, $150 more than last year!

We are extremely grateful for the efforts and generosity shown by the whole school and we look forward to working again with you throughout the year, especially as our Social Justice mass approaches. Get ready for the House Competition, where points will be awarded for items donated- non-perishable foods, toiletries, used clothing, toys, blankets etc. Stay tuned, and don’t forget…the pizza lunch prize!

Emma Xerri

Mini Vinnies President

Ryman Prize Competition

I am looking for interested students to enter the 'The Ryman Prize' competition.

Theme: The world’s ageing population means that in some parts of the globe, the population aged 75+ is set to triple in the next 30 years.

The Ryman Foundation is offering a NZ$250,000 (US$180,000) annual prize for the world’s best discovery, development, advance or achievement that enhances quality of life for older people.

The 2017 Ryman Prize was won by Professor Peter St George-Hyslop for his pioneering research into neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s and frontotemporal dementia.

If you have a great idea, or have achieved something remarkable like Peter – we’d love to hear from you.

Entries for the 2018 Ryman Prize close on August 31, 2018.

Register on : rymanprize.com

Please email me your interest as well to: gurms@nazareth.vic.edu.au

Sheba Gurm

Learning Area Leader (Science)

STEM Co-ordinator

Faith and RE Learning Area

This week sees the beginning of the Building Bridges Interfaith program, which Nazareth has been involved in for nearly a decade. It is open to a selected number of Year 10 students who will be learning further skills in the area of dialogue with students from differently faith-based schools in our area. This will involve events at Catholic, Christian, Jewish and Islamic schools. We look forward to another successful year of breaking down the barriers that can separate us from others.

Youth Ministry is flourishing at Nazareth. Students begin with a Unit of Work in Year 9, which can become an alternative RE subject for them in Years 10 to 12. This year we are blessed with two Year 10 classes. Their major assessment task for the course is to design and run sacramental activities in our feeder primary schools. In late May both classes will be involved in liturgies with St Elizabeth's and St Simon's Primary schools. In term 3 we will be returning to St Justin's for their Confirmation Retreat. On Friday the 27th April Year 10's will have their Reflection day. Information slips have been given to students.

Year 11 Youth Ministry students have already successfully run the Year 7 Reflection day as part of their course. In Term 3 they will be assisting Mark Clark from the Catholic Education Melbourne office, running activities for St Elizabeth's Social Justice day. The skills of our students will be proven again on this day.

Class Masses will begin again this week also. Year 7 and 8 are the focus for this term. A reminder that the college is blessed with mass every Thursday morning at 8.10am. Parents and guardians are most welcome.

God bless,

Mr Peter Nathan

Learning Leader (Faith and RE)

STEM Banner Competition

More Info : https://sites.google.com/vic.catholic.edu.au/stemmad/home

The closing date for submissions is 5.00 pm on Friday 18 May 2018.

Please email me your interest by the 4th of May 2018

Students are invited to design a vertical pull-up banner for the STEM MAD Showcase.

Entries are in two categories: primary and secondary.

The winner of each category will have their banner printed and used at the Showcase. All entries will be displayed at The Catholic Leadership Centre on 25 October 2018.

Banner Competition Rules

The banner should promote the nature, atmosphere and purpose of the Catholic Education Melbourne STEM MAD event. (details on website)
The banner MUST include the following information:

Catholic Education Melbourne logo
STEM MAD SHOWCASE
Making a Difference
INSPIRE, INNOVATE, ANIMATE

The design MUST be W 850 mm by H 2000 mm.
The banner may be submitted either by email as a print ready PDF or delivered to Catholic Education Melbourne.
School name should be attached to the banner. Only one banner per school may be entered into the competition.
Banners will be judged on the following criteria:
Theme originality (demonstrates a unique incorporation of STEM MAD theme.

*Banner winners will be announced in the last week of Term 2, 2018.

*All groups are responsible for picking up their banners at the end of STEM MAD event on 25 October 2018.

Sheba Gurm

Learning Area Leader (Science)

STEM Co-ordinator

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