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 Form here.

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 May	North 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 May	SPARK (HPGE) Day at Holy Family
Thursday 15 May	Parent 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 May	CAPA group Musical performance - 2.10pm
Tuesday 20 May	Combined Broken Bay Cross Country at Gosford Assembly 2.10pm
Wednesday 21 May	School Photos Make-up Day
Thursday 22 May	School Tours
Friday 23 May	Stage 3 Interschools Debating Competition
Sunday 25 May	Confirmation Sessions 2 & 3 at 4.45pm
Week Five
Monday 26 May	Year Two Music Performance at 2.10pm
Tuesday 27 May	Years 3-6 Netball at Holy Family P&F Forum 7pm
Wednesday 28 May	Parent Workshop - Cybersafety online
Thursday 29 May	Year 6 CSBB Leaders' Day
Friday 30 May	Stage 3 Interschools Debating Competition
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	Pentecost Mass School Tours
Friday 6 June	School 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
Wednesday 11 June	Friendship 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 June	Stage 3 Excursion to Canberra
Tuesday 17 June	SPARK - Maths Day at St Ives
Thursday 19 June	School Tours
Friday 20 June	Stage 3 Interschools Debating Competition
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
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)

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Parents and Friends