Dear Parents and Carers,

Celebrating Grandparents and Special Friends

Today we had the joy of welcoming our grandparents and special friends into the classroom, celebrating Mass, followed by a delightful morning tea at the school. The performances from our wonderful student musicians and Kindergarten were amazing. I’m certain our grandparents were wowed by the incredible talent of our students.

We are truly blessed by the presence of our grandparents in our lives. They watch over us, guide our families, and help us in countless ways. Thank you, grandparents, for all your love and support! We express our heartfelt gratitude to Father Thomas for leading us in the celebration and the beautiful parishioners who volunteered their time to be support grandparents.

A special thank you to Mrs Stella and Mrs Dalle-Nogare, the staff, and all the parents for your hard work in making this event so special. Your dedication and effort are greatly appreciated.

A BIG thank you to the parent committee and the helpers from Year 3 who set up the morning tea and the generous donations of scrumptious goodies—it was absolutely wonderful!

Semester 1 Reports

Over the past few weeks, I have had the privilege of reading all the Holy Family first-semester student reports. These reports, reflect the progress each child has made in our core business—learning! I am extremely grateful to the teachers for their dedication and commitment to providing quality feedback to parents.

It is evident that the teachers have invested considerable time in understanding the children they have worked with throughout the semester. They have effectively communicated each child’s achievements and identified potential areas for future focus. Their insights and observations highlight the personal growth and academic development of each student, ensuring that parents are well-informed about their child's progress.

Attendance

I would like to thank all the parents who bring their child/children to school on time. I am urging others who are consistently running late to check their morning routine and make adjustments so that your child/ children come to school on time. Consistently coming to school late has an adverse effect on children’s learning outcomes so let’s work together to eliminate arriving late at Holy Family.

School attendance is important as it maximises life opportunities for children by providing them with education and support networks. Positive and regular engagement with schooling enhances academic and wellbeing outcomes for children. Supporting children to arrive on time and to regularly attend school is a joint responsibility of all parents, students, the school and the wider community. We need to ensure that our children have the best possibilities to thrive and flourish to their full potential.

🎓 2025 Yearbook Payment Portal is Now Open!

Thank you to the large number of parents who completed the recent Yearbook survey. The results clearly indicated that parents are happy to pay for their own copy of the Yearbook, so we are excited to move forward!

Yearbook Details:

Cost: $35.00 per copy
Payment Method: Via the Qkr! app
Due Date: Thursday 3rd July (students' last day of Term 2)

To secure your copy, please make your payment through the Qkr app before 3rd July. This ensures your child receives a memorable keepsake of their 2025 school year.

If you have any questions, need help using the Qkr! app or would like to see a previous copy of the Yearbook so you know what you are purchasing, please contact the school office.

🎨 Vacation Care - School Holidays

Vacation Care programs are designed for children of all ages, interests, and needs!

From exciting local excursions to hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone. Vacation Care provides stimulating and enjoyable activities that harness the children’s interests and strengths, while respecting their need for leisure.

Book your spot today by emailing Ryan at oshc.lindfield@catholiccaredbb.org.au

Kindest regards,

Pauline Dinale - Principal

2025 Term Dates

Week Ten
Mon. 30 June to Thurs. 3 July	Parent/Teacher/Student 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)

TERM 3
Week One
Monday 21 July	CSBB System Staff Development Religious Education Day (Pupil Free)
Tuesday 22 July	Students commence Term Three
Friday 25 July	Year 2 Excursion to NSW School House Museum
Week Two
Monday 28 July	Curriculum Overviews
Tuesday 29 July	Stage 3 North Shore Netball Gala Day
Friday 1 August	Census Day
Week Three
Wednesday 6 August	SPARK - Art Day
Thursday 7 August	Open Day
Friday 8 August	St Mary of the Cross Mass
Week Four
Mon.11th -15th August	ICAS English test
Tuesday 12 August	Stage 2 Netball Gala Day
Wednesday 13 August	Book Week Parade & Performance
Thursday 14 August	North Shore athletics Carnival

Friday 15 August	Feast of the Assumption
Week Five
Mon. 18th -22nd August	ICAS Science test
Wednesday 20 August	North Shore Year 6 Public Speaking Competition
Week Six
Mon. 25th -29th August	Mathematics ICAS test
Sunday 24 August	10.15am Family Mass
Week Seven
Sunday 31 August	Tournament of the Minds
Wednesday 3 September	SPARK - Claymation Day
Friday 5 September	Father's Day Breakfast & Prayer Liturgy
Week Eight
Monday 8 September	Band Evening Concert 6pm
Frid. to Sun. 12-14th Sept.	Lindfield Art Show
Week Nine
Tuesday 16 September	CSBB Year 6 Public Speaking Competition Finals First Holy Communion Parent meeting 7pm
Wednesday 17 September	Parish Pastoral Council meeting 7.30pm
Week Ten
Sunday 21 September	Session 1 First Holy Communion 4.45pm
Thursday 25 September	Zing Activ Interschools Competition at Homebush
Friday 26 September	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 9 · 27 Jun 2025

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