Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable Easter holiday break. As we begin this new term, I am filled with anticipation for the exciting learning experiences that lie ahead. Our wonderful teachers and staff have been hard at work planning engaging lessons and activities for our students. This term promises new adventures, discoveries, and opportunities for growth. Wishing you all a fantastic term ahead!

 

The Passing of Pope Francis 

In recent days, we have been deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, at the age of 88. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, served as the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and was renowned for his humility, compassion, and dedication to social justice. Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of caring for the poor and marginalized, promoting peace, and protecting the environment. His teachings and actions have left an indelible mark on the world, inspiring millions to live with greater empathy and kindness.

 

Pope Francis' final public appearance was on Easter Sunday, where he greeted the faithful in St. Peter's Square. His passing has been met with an outpouring of grief and remembrance from people of all faiths and backgrounds.

 

As we reflect on his life and legacy, let us remember his call to love and serve one another. We encourage our school community to honour his memory by continuing to uphold the values he championed. May Pope Francis rest in peace, and may his spirit continue to guide us in our daily lives. 

 

CSBB System Wide Staff Development Days

On Monday and Tuesday, our school staff participated in the CSBB System Wide Staff Development Days at Sacred Heart, Pymble. These days were dedicated to strengthening our professional knowledge of the curriculum during this time of Curriculum Reform. Our focus was on exploring both horizontal and vertical curriculum connections and deepening our understanding of the structure and content of the curriculum. The workshops provided valuable insights and practical strategies for enhancing our curriculum delivery. 

 

By engaging deeply with the curriculum, we aim to ensure that our teaching practices are coherent and aligned across different stages and subjects. We are committed to continuous improvement and professional growth, and these development days are a testament to our dedication to providing the best educational experience for our students.

 

Enrolments for 2026

If you know families with children ready to begin school next year, we encourage you to recommend Holy Family. Enrolment interviews are already underway, with prospective parents sharing wonderful feedback about our warm and inclusive community. Parents have been particularly impressed by the respectful manners of our students and the confident, passionate way our senior students lead school tours. Families interested in joining our Holy Family community can arrange a private tour, collect an enrolment pack from the school, or enquire online via the link on our website.

Download the Enrolment Application Formhere.

 

Kindest regards,

Pauline Dinale - Principal

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2025 Term Dates

                                                         TERM TWO
Week Two

Child Protection Week

Thursday 1st May 5pm - Parent volunteering Workshop online 

Tuesday 6 May

Years 3-6 Netball at Holy Family

North Shore Cross Country at Pennant Hills

Assembly 2.10pm

Confirmation Parent meeting 7pm

Wednesday 7 MayNorth Shore Cross Country
Thursday 8 May

Mothers' Day Breakfast commencing at 7.30am 

Mother's Day Mass 9.00am

Friday 9 May 

Curriculum Overviews 

School Photos - wear Summer Academic Uniforms

Kindy Pamper Mums - 1.45pm

Week Three 
Tuesday 13 May

Years 3-6 Netball at Holy Family

Parish Pastoral Council meeting

Wednesday 14 MaySPARK (HPGE) Day at Holy Family
Thursday 15 MayParent Workshop "Maths Magic - Number" 5pm online
Friday 16 May 

Walk Safely to School Day

Parent Workshop "Maths Magic - Number" 8:40am onsite and online 

Deadline for Scholastic Book Club Orders Issue 3

Sunday 18 May

Confirmation Session 1 at 4.45pm

Year 3 & 4 Family Mass at 6.00pm

Week Four 
Monday 19 MayCAPA group Musical performance - 2.10pm
Tuesday 20 May

Combined Broken Bay Cross Country at Gosford

Assembly 2.10pm

Wednesday 21 MaySchool Photos Make-up Day
Thursday 22 MaySchool Tours
Friday 23 MayStage 3 Interschools Debating Competition
Sunday 25 MayConfirmation Sessions 2 & 3 at 4.45pm
Week Five 
Monday 26 MayYear Two Music Performance at 2.10pm
Tuesday 27 May

Years 3-6 Netball at Holy Family

P&F Forum 7pm

Wednesday 28 MayParent Workshop - Cybersafety online
Thursday 29 MayYear 6 CSBB Leaders' Day
Friday 30 MayStage 3 Interschools Debating Competition
Sunday 1 JuneConfirmation Session 4 at 4.45pm
Week Six  
Monday 2 JuneYear One Music Performance at 2.10pm
Tuesday 3 JuneNorth Shore Stage 3 Soccer Gala Day at Koola Park
Thursday 5 June

Pentecost Mass 

School Tours

Friday 6 June School K to Year 6 Athletics Carnival
Week SevenWellbeing Week
Monday 9 JuneKing's Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 10 JuneAssembly at 2.10pm
Wednesday 11 JuneFriendship Day - Parent workshop and picnic
Friday 13 June

Athletics Carnival Back-up 

Stage 3 Interschools Debating Competition

Confirmation 5pm at Killara and 7pm at Lindfield

Week Eight 
Mon. 16-Wed. 18 JuneStage 3 Excursion to Canberra
Tuesday 17 JuneSPARK - Maths Day at St Ives
Thursday 19 JuneSchool Tours
Friday 20 JuneStage 3 Interschools Debating Competition
Sunday 22 JuneConfirmation Presentation of Certificates 10.15am Mass
Week Nine 
Monday 23 JuneKindergarten Music Performance at 2.10pm
Tuesday 24 JuneParish Pastoral Council meeting
Friday 27 June

Grandparent's Day - 9am Open Classrooms, 10am Mass and 11am Morning Tea

School Reports due

Week Ten 
Mon. 30 June to Thurs. 3 JulyParent Teacher Interviews (Conferences)
Tuesday 1 July2.10pm Assembly
Thursday 3 July 

100 Days of Kindy

Students' last day Term Two

Friday 4 JulyCSBB System Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)

 

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