Dear Parents and Carers,

Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation celebrated last Friday night at the Killara and Lindfield churches by Bishop Robert was a very special occasion. The ceremonies left a lasting impression on everyone present. The bishop’s words and the solemnity of the sacrament reinforced the commitment and faith of those being confirmed. It was lovely to see so many families, friends, parish and staff members present. A special thank you to Maia Schulze and the parents of the candidates for preparing the children so well. Bishop Robert, Father Colin and Father Stephen were very impressed by the children's depth of knowledge of the sacrament.

Killara 5pm Celebration: Éabha C., Sophia L., Benjamin S., Iris M., Oliver R. and Harrison R.

Lindfield 7pm Celebration: Conor B., Janice G., Andrea G., Isabella K., Jia H., Richard L., Yan C., Jaslyn L., Tze C., Ashlyn L., Isaac W., Louis A., Isabelle K., Ellie L., Danielle W. and Zander B.

Athletics Carnival Wrap-up

The Holy Family Athletics Carnival was a resounding success with some truly remarkable performances from our young students. I apologise for being absent from such an important school event as I was required to attend a System Leaders Day at Head Office.

This is a summary from the feedback I received:

It was terrific to see students cheering for each other and celebrating every effort, big or small. This friendly rivalry not only fostered a sense of community but also encouraged teamwork. The smile on the students' faces and the sense of achievement they felt were truly heartwarming. We are proud of each and every student for their participation and effort. It was wonderful to have so many parents join us for the day.

A special heartfelt thank you to the volunteers who helped with event coordination, scoring, and other tasks-your assistance was invaluable. A huge "Thank You" to Miss Bartos for organising a fantastic carnival. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event such a wonderful success.

NAPLAN

NESA has advised that the 2024 NAPLAN results for Year 3 and Year 5 will be dispatched to schools for distribution to parents at the start of Term 3. I am delighted to share that the preliminary results have been exceptional in all domains, showcasing the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. We look forward to sharing the detailed results with you and celebrating the individual and collective successes of our students.

School Playground Update

I am delighted to share some exciting news about our school playground. The scope of works is due to be completed during the school holidays. We are eagerly looking forward to unveiling the new and improved playground at the start of Term 3, ready for the children to enjoy. We believe these improvements will greatly enhance the play experiences and physical activity opportunities for all our children. Thank you to the P&F and parents for the amazing fundraising to allow this to happen.

Holy Family: Where Years 5 and 6 Soar to Success!

Presentation

Date: Wednesday, 31st July

Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Presented by: Principal, Leadership Team and Year 5 & 6 Students

All parents from Kindergarten to Year 6 are invited to join us for an informative and inspiring evening where you'll discover the exceptional learning opportunities and unique experiences that Holy Family offers to our Year 5 and 6 students. Learn why our school is the best place for your child to continue their educational journey. Don't miss this chance to see first-hand the programs and activities that help our students soar to success!

Thank you for your continued support in making our school a nurturing and dynamic environment for all.

Pauline Dinale

Principal

Final 2024 Open Day

If you know any prospective parents looking to enrol their child into Holy Family, we ask you to pass on the details about our final Open Day for 2024.

Event information:

Date: Thursday, August 1

Time: 9:00am

Our Open Day will include:

A meet-and-greet with our Principal
Interacting with teachers and senior students
A glimpse into a typical day at our school
A tour of the school facilities

Please click here to register your interest.

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

Enrolments for Kindergarten 2025

To enquire about sibling enrolments for Kindergarten 2025, please contact the school office or **Click here to ENROL siblings starting in 2025**

Email: hfl@dbb.org.au

Phone: (02) 7256 2141

Click here to view our school calendar

	TERM 2
Week 10
Tuesday 2 July	Stage 3 Geography Expo for K-6 parents 9am Stage 2 Touch Tag Gala Day at Koola Park, East Killara
Thursday 4 July	School Tours 9am Coffee Connect 8.30 am Term 2 concludes for students.
Friday 5 July	Staff Development Day -System Day - CSBB Pedagogical Framework
Monday 11 July	Term 3 Staff Development Day - Focus on Curriculum Fluency, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension
Tuesday 23 July	Students resume for Term 3
Wed. 31st July	Years 5 and 6 Soar to Success! Presentation
Friday 2 August	Census Day
Wed. 7 August	Holy Family Public Speaking Finals
Thursday 8 August	St Mary of the Cross Liturgy
Friday 9 August	SPARK Day - Science
Tuesday 13 August	Book Week Parade
Wed. 14 August	Book Week Performance
Thursday 15 August	Solemnity of the Assumption Mass
Monday 19 August	Staff Spirituality Day
Wed. 21 August	P&F Forum
Friday 30 August	Father's Day Mass Creative Arts Prize submission
Fri. 6 to Sun.8 Sept.	Lindfield Art Show and Fair
Fri. 13 Sept.	Musica Viva
Wed. 18 Sept.	First Eucharist Parent's meeting SPARK - Sacred Geometry
Thurs. 19 Sept.	Senior School Gold Rush Day
Sunday 22 Sept.	Synodal Gathering No. 2
Thursday 26 September	Zing Activ Dance Challenge at Olympic Park Ignite Conference Term 3 concludes for students
Friday 27 Sept	Staff Development Day - Focus on Mathematics Curriculum

2024 Important Dates

Term 1
Monday 15th April – Sunday 28th April	School Holidays
Term 2
Tuesday 30th April	Term 2 Starts
Thursday 4th July	Term 2 Ends
Monday 8th July – Sunday 21st July	School Holidays
Term 3
Tuesday 23rd July	Term 3 Starts
Thursday 26th September	Term 3 Ends
Monday 30th September – Sunday 13th October	School Holidays
Term 4
Monday 14th October	Term 4 Starts
Wednesday 18th December	ADVENT Mass and Last Day for students

Coles Development Update

Last week the site has made some progress, see below items that were achieved.

Continue with the Level 1 Unit Fit Outs
Continue with the Level 2 Unit Fit Outs
Pouring the parapets on the roof
Pouring overruns and walls on the roof

Over the coming week we anticipate the below

Pour the remaining parapets on the roof on Tower B
Form up the walls on Tower A
Continue with the Level 1 Unit Fit Outs
Commence the Level 2 parting walls in Units
Continue the rendering to the Western Elevation
Commence the Sandstone to the façade on Southern & Western Elevation

Extra-Curricular Activities