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Nativity Catholic School provides a rich and well-rounded learning environment for its students designed to develop each student's talents and abilities. Each and every child is unique and special to us.

Awards & Achievements

Nativity students compete in numerous school, community, and national contests each year. Our students make us proud by consistently achieving tremendous success at these competitions!



Local and National Competitions

  • Math Competitions:

    Catholic Math League Competition

  • S.T.E.M./Science Competitions:

    St. Thomas Aquinas STEM Competition
    Robotics Team Competitions

  • Journalism Awards:

    National Scholastic Press Association
    Columbia Press Association

  • Art Contests:

    City of Hollywood Water Conservation Poster Contest
    Mission Kids Christmas Art Contest
    Crayola National Art Contest
    Knights of Columbus Art Contest

  • DukeTip Talent Identification Program:

    Selected students take the SAT exam in 7th grade. Numerous STATE Level Winners!

  • Local High School Competitions:

    Archbishop McCarthy High School Olympic Competition
    Chaminade-Madonna Lions Competition

  • Speech Competition:

    Law Day Speech Contest

  • School Bees:

    Spelling Bee (county participants)

  • Handwriting Contest:

    Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest

  • Essay Contests:

    Respect Life Annual Essay Contest
    Catholic Schools Essay Contest
    Knights of Columbus Essay Contest

  • Character Awards:

    Excalibur Society Monthly Award
    Pinnacle Award

Clubs

Nativity Catholic School students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities. Club participation allows students to further pursue their interests, meet new friends, become involved, and provide a service to their school, church, and community. In addition to the clubs, students in grades 6-8 may try out for different sports teams.

Club opportunities include:

  • Altar Servers 5-8

    Student server as assistants to the Priest in the celebration of mass.

  • Art Club - Grades 6-8

    Students meet once a month and learn various art techniques and styles. Different art media are explored in a fun, relaxing setting.

  • Band - Grades 3-8

    Nativity students may participate in the school band. Lessons are held one day per week. The band holds several performances throughout the year.

  • Builders' Club - Grades 6-8

    Students participate in service projects at the school, church, and community.

  • Campus Ministry - Grade 5-6

    Faith, Fellowship, Food and Fun.

  • Camus Ministry - Grades 7-8

    Faith, Fellowship, Food and Fun.

  • Choirs

    Elementary Choir: Grades 3-4
    Nativity Singers: Grades 5-8
    Students practice after school and sing at the school masses, Christmas Show, End-of-Year Show, and various other performances which may be held throughout the year. Nativity Singers also sing at the Saturday Family Mass.

  • Drama - Grades 6-8

    The Drama Club holds tryouts in the fall. Students in the club meet throughout the year to rehearse for the yearly performance. Past performances have been sensational and have included Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, and Frozen.

  • Greeters' Club - Grades 2-3

    Students "greet" the parishioners as they arrive at the Saturday, Family Masses. They hand out the children's activity bulletin at the end of mass.

  • Knight of The Round Table - Grades 4-8 (elected)

    Student councle members participate in various activities throughout the year.

  • Lector Club - Grades 6-8

    Students are trained to lector at the Saturday Family Masses. They read the parts of the mass at the podium during the mass.

  • Math Team - Grades 6-8 (tryout)

    Students compete in several county math competitions that are held throughout the year.

  • Newsmagazine - Grades 6-8

    The award-winning Knightly News is composed of articles from our young journalists.

  • Robotics - Grades 4-8

    After-school enrichment class

  • Spanish Club Grades 6-8

    Students celebrate Spanish culture through fun activities.

  • Ushers Club - Grades 6-8

    Students assist with the collection at the Saturday Family Masses.

  • WNTV Broadcasting Club - Grades 6-8

    Students broadcast the morning pledge, prayers, and announcements on the school-wide TV channel.

Community Service

H.E.L.P. Program

(Hope Every day for the Lord's Planet)

A National Award-Winning Program

 

Nativity Catholic School's HELP Program consists of several community service activities that are implemented throughout the school year. The purpose of the program is to provide the students with an awareness of the needs in the community and to develop a sense of responsibility to assist with these needs.

 

In July 2000, Nativity Catholic School was selected as one of three elementary schools in the nation by the NCEA (National Catholic Education Association) as a recipient of the SPICE Award (Selected Programs for Improving Catholic Education). The award recognized Nativity's HELP Program as an outstanding program for integrating Catholic social teaching into all aspects of Catholic education.


Components of the HELP Program include:

  • Mother Teresa Week

    Specific items such as canned foods, clothing, bedding, toiletries, etc. are collected daily for one week and delivered by the Student Council to the Sisters of Charity in Miami.

  • Adopt-A-Family

    Each homeroom class "adopts" a needy family. During Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, the students in the class send gift baskets to the families and help to make their wishes come true.

  • Pennies From Heaven

    Students collect pennies in the fall. The pennies are presented at a special mass and donated to the local Respect Life organization. Since 1995, Nativity students have donated over $100,000.00 in pennies to help mothers and their babies!!

  • Earth Week

    Students participate in different projects each year during Earth Week to raise awareness of the environment and the world around them. The week's activities culminate with a beautiful outdoor mass at the Shrine in celebration of our earth and its resources. Environmental Awareness

  • Past projects have included:

    The entire student body has participated in an "Earth Walk" around Chaminade Drive.
    Students have saved energy on one of the days of Earth Week by turning off all electricity. Many classes were held outdoors on blankets and picnic tables.
    Students have raised money to donate to Heifer International to buy farm animals for needy families around the world.
    Students have sold energy-efficient light bulbs and used the profits to buy trees in the forests (American Forest Association).
    Students have raised money by reading books and donating the profits to purchase acres of land in the rainforest. The elementary school hallways were turned into a simulated rainforest!
    Students created life-size animal paintings which were photographed and displayed on t-shirts. The t-shirts were sold and the monies were donated to assist with specific environmental issues such as the Everglades, the Lighthouses, and endangered animals. The governor of the state of Florida visited Nativity and spoke to the students about the environment. (He also purchased a t-shirt!)

Community Service Learning Program

All Nativity Catholic School Junior High students are required to perform a specified amount of service hours and reflect on their good work as part of their religion curriculum.

SPIRITUAL FORMATION & FAMILY MASSES

  • Spiritual Formation

    We believe that all education must lead to the development of a mature and personal relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ. Emphasis is placed on instruction in the classroom, a common prayer life, participation in Mass and the sacraments, and community service. The program includes, but is not limited to, the following:

    At the opening of each school day, there is a school-wide prayer and pledge of allegiance.
    Each religion class begins with a prayer or moment of spiritual reflection.
    School masses for all students are held monthly. Older students attend Mass weekly.
    The weekend Family Mass allows student involvement in various church ministries as well as class-level participation. Special Masses such as May Crowning and Pennies From Heaven will be held throughout the year.
    The Sacrament of Reconciliation is held several times a year.
    During the school year, various religious programs including Stations of the Cross, presentations, retreats, and special guest speakers from the community may supplement the Religion program.
    Prayer Partners: Older students in the 7th and 8th grades are paired with younger students from the 1st and 2nd grades. They sit together at mass and share their faith during special activities throughout the year.

  • Mass Attendance

    Mass attendance is required of all Catholic families. You are welcome to join us at our Family Masses on Saturdays at 5:00 PM. Mass attendance is a gift that you will give your child for his/her lifetime. Teachers will review the Sunday gospel and sermons every Monday with their students. Your child should be prepared to participate in these discussions.

  • Sacrament Preparation

    Students are prepared for the following sacraments in their religion classes throughout the year:

    First Communion: Second Grade
    First Reconciliation: Second Grade
    Confirmation: Eighth Grade

  • Family Masses

    Every Saturday at 5:00 PM during the school year, our Nativity families are welcome to celebrate in a unique liturgy geared towards our children. The church becomes alive with worship and inspiring music. Parishioners are greeted as they enter the church by our younger children. The student lectors read all of the parts of the mass and the ushers assist with the collection. Each class takes several turns throughout the year to host the mass.

    Students may take part in various ministries. These include:
    Altar Server - grades 3-8
    Choir - Nativity Singers grades 5-8
    Greeters - grades 2-3
    Lectors - grades 6-8
    Ushers - grades 6-8

Athletics

Nativity students compete against other Catholic schools in the All-Broward Catholic Conference League. Students in grades 6-8 may try out for the sports teams. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and hard work are stressed. Our dedicated coaches and talented students are winners!

Athletic Director: Mrs. Kristen Zinkler

SPORTS TEAMS

Nativity students in Grades 6-8 may try out for the following sports team. An Athletic Pre-Participation Waiver must be on file before tryouts.

School Broadcast

Morning Announcements

School Masses

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