Dear Parents and Carers,

Living Waters: Leading with Hope – Inspiring Faith Communities

I am pleased to share highlights from the recent Association of Catholic School Principals (ACSP) Conference I attended in the Hunter Valley with over 350 Catholic School Principals.

This year’s theme, “Living Waters: Leading with Hope – Inspiring Faith Communities,” celebrates Catholic educational leadership. With national and international speakers, the conference provided engaging keynote presentations, masterclasses, liturgies, and social gatherings. It was a powerful reminder of the strength and unity within our Catholic education system.

The conference brought together school leaders from across New South Wales to reflect on our shared mission of nurturing not only academic excellence but also the spiritual, emotional, and social development of our students.

Key highlights included:

Faith-Inspired Leadership: Emphasizing the role of principals as spiritual leaders who foster inclusive, compassionate school environments
Wellbeing and Resilience: Exploring strategies to support student and staff wellbeing, especially in times of uncertainty
Community Engagement: Strengthening partnerships with families and parishes to build vibrant, faith-filled communities

I return from this experience renewed in purpose and committed to continuing our journey of leading with hope, grounded in the values of our Catholic faith.

SPARK – Supporting Potential Among Remarkable Students

Holy Family recently hosted a SPARK day, welcoming talented students from five schools across our Diocese. The day was led by Mrs. Dickinson and focused on the theme of Sacred Geometry—exploring patterns and designs that replicate nature.

Throughout the day, students learned how to use a compass to construct intricate geometric patterns. They explored and recreated Fruit of Life collages and designs, replicating the Seed of Life, Flower of Life and Metatron’s Cube.

It was inspiring to see students from different schools collaborating, sharing ideas, and forming new friendships. The atmosphere was one of curiosity, creativity, and connection—truly a celebration of the remarkable potential within each student.

📢Saturday Open Day – Spread the Word!

Due to recent enquiries, we’re excited to announce a special Saturday Open Day on May 31, from 10:00 AM.

We warmly invite prospective families with children starting school in 2026 to come along and see why our school is the perfect choice for their child’s educational journey. It’s a great opportunity to experience first-hand where the future of LEADERSHIP begins. 🌟

✨What to Expect:

• Meet and greet with our Principal

• Chat with our dedicated teachers and senior students

• Explore our outstanding learning spaces and facilities

• Get a feel for a day in the life at our school

📅 Upcoming Open Day Dates:

• Saturday, May 31 | 10:00 AM

• Thursday, August 7 | 9:00 AM

🔗 Register your interest today: https://bit.ly/4hFc6Ki

Please help us spread the word by sharing this invitation with friends and family in your community!

Download the Enrolment Application Form here.

Kindest regards,

Pauline Dinale - Principal

2025 Term Dates

Saturday 31 May	Open Day 10am -12pm
Sunday 1 June	Confirmation Session 4 at 4.45pm
Week Six
Monday 2 June	Year One Music Performance at 2.10pm
Tuesday 3 June	North Shore Stage 3 Soccer Gala Day at Koola Park
Thursday 5 June	9.00am Pentecost Mass School Tours Confirmation 5pm at Killara and 7pm at Lindfield
Friday 6 June	K to Year 6 Athletics Carnival
Week Seven	Wellbeing Week
Monday 9 June	King's Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 10 June	Assembly at 2.10pm Year 6 CSBB Leaders' Day
Wednesday 11 June	Friendship Day - 9.00am Parent workshop and picnic
Friday 13 June	Athletics Carnival Back-up Stage 3 Interschools Debating Competition
Week Eight
Mon. 16-Wed. 18 June	Stage 3 Excursion to Canberra
Tuesday 17 June	SPARK - Maths Day at St Ives
Thursday 19 June	School Tours Parent Workshop Reporting at Holy Family 5pm Online
Friday 20 June	Stage 3 Interschools Debating Competition Parent Workshop Reporting at HF 8.40am Online or onsite
Sunday 22 June	Confirmation Presentation of Certificates 10.15am Mass
Week Nine
Monday 23 June	Kindergarten Music Performance at 2.10pm
Tuesday 24 June	Parish Pastoral Council meeting
Friday 27 June	Grandparent's Day 9am Open Classrooms, 10am Mass and 11am Morning Tea School Reports due to parents
Week Ten
Mon. 30 June to Thurs. 3 July	Parent Teacher Interviews (Conferences)
Tuesday 1 July	2.10pm Assembly
Thursday 3 July	100 Days of Kindy Students' last day Term Two
Friday 4 July	CSBB System Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)

Please CLICK HERE to read the Parents Charter from Catholic Schools Broken Bay.

Holy Family Newsletter - Tel: 7256 2141 Email: hfl@dbb.org.au

Strength and Gentleness

Term 2 Week 5 · 30 May 2025

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