“Education is the jewel, casting brilliance into the future.”(Mari Evans)
A crown traditionally represents power, legitimacy, victory, triumph, honour, and glory. To be a jewel in the crown is to add to its beauty. Yes, dear Nazarenes! I deem it a great opportunity to work among the dedicated, innovative, responsible and caring teaching and non-teaching staff, students and parents who add beauty to the crown of Nazareth.
I am happy that Nazareth provides an integral formation of academic and career skills to the students “awakening the power and beauty that lies within our little treasure” guiding them to follow their vision, experience the beauty of their preciousness moulding them to become altruistic human beings with the values of truth, charity, honesty and self-discipline so as to live in honour and dignity and shine in the world as precious stones that decor the crown of God’s creation.
Indeed, it was amazing and inspiring to watch and witness throughout the academic year, how our little treasures added beauty to the crown of Nazareth by unfolding their potential at various stages and situations with the sense of respect and responsibility, conviction and commitment, politeness and piety in their academic schedule; house systems; various inter-school, intra-school competitions; sports and Humanitarian activities.
May we continue to make the society a beautiful place to live in, my wish for you dear Nazarenes.
* Stimulate your intellect, self- confidence and decision making, like the Amber.
*Heighten intuition, increase creativity to better the world like a Bloodstone.
*Let the precious stone of Coral grant you wisdom to do the right thing at the right time with the right intention.
* May you be empowered like a Diamond to become innovative thinkers, inspired caretakers, and creative problem solvers with open mindedness and multiple intelligence.
*May you persevere in truth and love to protect our heritage and environment for yourself as well as for your next generation like an Emerald.
* Balance your energy, bring serenity and build good relationships like a Garnet.
*Strengthen your connection to Earth, your spiritual wisdom and sacredness to life celebrate moments of beauty in the ordinary and the extraordinary, and find harmony within yourself and with others like Jasper.
* Provide yourself calmness and enhance inner growth and strength like a Moonstone.
* May you be loyal, generous, and pure to live in integrity like a Pearl.
* Courage, joy, leadership Qualities and selfless work in all endeavors like a Ruby.
May God our Father and Mother continue to walk along with you and rejoice in you; the handmade of His creation. May you evolve and emerge as precious stones adding colour, meaning and casting brilliance into the future.