Dear Holy Family Parents and Carers,

Combined Parish & School Christmas Concert

I would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who made our recent Christmas Concert such a resounding success. The concert was a beautiful showcase of our students' incredible talents, and it was made even more special by the involvement of our parents and parishioners. A big thank you to all those who joined in the carols singing, bringing a traditional festive spirit to the evening.

The staff and I are also deeply grateful for the delicious international dishes prepared by our wonderful volunteer chefs. Your tasty cuisines added a special touch to the event, and we were able to enjoy a wonderful array of flavours from around the world. Thank you for your support and for making the evening so memorable.

Graduation Mass & High Tea

We are looking forward to a very special occasion this afternoon as we gather to farewell our Year 6 students at their Graduation Mass followed by High Tea. It will be a special occasion for our Year 6 students, their families, and our dedicated staff, who have all played a part in supporting these students throughout their primary school years. The Graduation Mass will provide an opportunity for reflection and prayer, while the High Tea will allow everyone to share in the celebration of this important milestone. We are excited to mark this significant event, and we look forward to celebrating the hard work, growth, and success of our Year 6 students with their families.

Year 5 Leadership

Congratulations to our Year 5 students on being selected for their new leadership roles for 2025. The process of writing letters, delivering speeches, and participating in interviews has been a wonderful learning experience for all of the students involved. It provided them with an opportunity to reflect on their strengths and aspirations while developing essential skills in communication and self-expression.

We are excited to see how these young leaders will grow in their new roles and contribute to our school community in the year ahead. Their enthusiasm, dedication, and leadership will undoubtedly inspire others, and we look forward to supporting them as they embark on this exciting journey.

Semester Two Reports

Semester Two reports will be available for you to view this afternoon. These reports provide valuable insight into your child’s progress and achievements over the past semester.

I encourage you to take the time to review the reports and celebrate your child’s successes, as well as identify areas for further growth and development. Should you have any questions or require clarification on any aspects of the report, please feel free to contact the school.

Meet the Teacher

Next Monday, our students will engage in a "Meet the Teacher" session as part of our transition process from one class to another. This is an important opportunity for students to become familiar with their new teachers and classmates, helping to ease any anxieties and ensure a smooth transition into the new year. We believe that building positive relationships early on is key to setting our students up for success, and we are excited for them to begin this next chapter of their learning journey.

End of Year Liturgies

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Kindy parents and families who have been able to attend the end-of-year class liturgies. These special gatherings have been a beautiful way to come together as a school community and give thanks for the wonderful year of learning and growth.

The support and presence of our families at these liturgies have made them even more meaningful, and we are grateful for your continued involvement in the life of our school.

Thank you once again for helping to make this a memorable and rewarding year for all our students. Next week the following classes will celebrate their liturgies: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5.

Class Parents "Thank You" & Review

Next Friday, we will be holding a Class Parents meeting, to personally thank all our Class Parents for their hard work and dedication throughout 2024. Their efforts have played a vital role in supporting our school community, and we are incredibly grateful for their time and commitment.

During the meeting, we will review what has worked well this year and reflect on ways we can make 2025 even better. We look forward to hearing feedback and ideas, to improve and grow as a school.

Kindy and New Families Welcome BBQ

We would like to warmly invite all Kindy and new families to our Welcome BBQ on Friday, February 21, at 5:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow families, connect, and look forward to an exciting year ahead!

To help us with catering, please RSVP using the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/Qv7LqG849b

We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate the start of the school year together!

First Sunday in Advent Prayer

Lord, you are the God who comes to us, May we be forever attentive, awakened to your coming and the joy which this promise brings. May we be the mouthpiece of your coming though our words and actions this advent season and all the days of our lives.

Amen

December and January Vacation Care Program

Catholic Care Vacation Care service offer a wide range of activities catering to children of differing ages, interests and needs. They also head out and about on a range of fun local excursions each holiday period.

The environment that they provide are stimulating and enjoyable with activities that harness the children’s interests and strengths, while respecting their need for leisure.

Click here to see the latest program

Staff for 2025

Leadership Team
Principal	Mrs Pauline Dinale
Assistant Principal	Mrs Samantha Edwards
Religious Education Co-ordinator	Mrs Liana Stella
Wellbeing & Literacy Co-ordinator	Mrs Melissa Overton

Class Teachers
KG	Miss Alyce Keating
KW	Mrs Caroline Findlay
1G	Miss Sophie Trigona
1W	Mrs Carmel Hogan
2G	Mrs Lesley-Ann Bau-Gaspar
2W	Mrs Laura Nunn (Mon-Wed) & Mrs Julia Busseler (Thurs -Fri.)
3G	Mrs Liana Stella (M-Thurs.) & Mrs Liz Maund (F)
3W	Mrs Rosita Dalle-Nogare (Tues.- Fri.) & Liz Maund (M)
Year 4	Mr Chris Knapman
Year 5	Mr Jack Clarke
Year 6	Mrs Melissa Overton

Specialist and Support Staff
Learner Support Teacher	Mrs Lynda Jones (Mon to Thurs.)
Collaborative Coaching & Library Teacher	Mrs Samantha Edwards
STEAM Teacher	Mrs Brigid McNally (Wed.)
Sport Teacher	Miss Ruth Bartos (Mon. & Fri.)
Music Teacher	Mrs Leona Nash (Mon. & Fri.)
STEAM Teacher	Mrs Julia Busseler (Wed.)
Coding Teacher	Mrs Anna Hooke (Thurs.)
Gifted Ed., EAL/D & Coding Teacher	Mrs Caroline Dickinson (Mon - Thurs.)
Learning Support Assistant	Mrs Anthea Hunter
Learning Support Assistant	Mrs Carolina McCawley
Parent Engagement Officer	Mrs Anne Gray
Administration
Senior Office Support	TBC
Senior Office Support	Mrs Anthea Thomas
School Marketing Officer	Mrs Patrice Abood (Wed. & Thurs.)
Canteen Manager	Mrs Monny Ng (Mon & Thurs.)

Kindest regards,

Pauline Dinale

Principal

Click here to view our school calendar

	Term 4
Monday 9 December	Meet the Teacher - 2025 classes Year Two End of Year Liturgy 2pm - classroom Year Five End of Year Liturgy 2pm - classroom
Tuesday 10 December	Stage 3 Excursion to the zoo
Wednesday 11 December	Year Three End of Year Liturgy 2pm - classroom
Thursday 12th December	Year One End of Year Liturgy 2pm - classroom
Friday 13 December	Year Four End of Year Liturgy 2pm - library
Tuesday 17 December	Holy Family Talent Quest
Wednesday 18 December	Advent Mass 10am followed by disco & pizza Term 4 concludes for students
Thursday 19 December	Staff Development Day

2025 Important Dates

Term 1 Year 1-6 commence Monday 3rd February

Kindergarten commence Wednesday 5th February

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

Coles Development

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

Hebel install for Level 4 Tower B
Hebel continuing Level 4B
Continue the painting to the façade on all elevations
Continuing the balustrade install throughout the podium and Level 4 areas
Continuing coating planter boxes in podium area
Continuing tiling on level 2
Continuing Rough-in Level 4a
Waterproofed podium and wet areas on Level 2B
Entry door install on Level 1
Internal door installation on Level 1

Over the coming week we anticipate the progress of the below:

Continue of windows install on Level 3 & 4
Continuing public domain work
Continuing Sheeting level 2 lobbies
Continuing tiling on level 2B
Continuing stone in level 1&2
Continuing install of locks on doors
Continuing level 3A membrane
Continuing sheeting on Level 3
Commencing timber flooring in Level 2 units
Commencing waterproofing in Level 3B
Commencing tiling in level 3A
Commencing Level 2 internal and external doors
Mobile crane this Saturday
Commencing brick work in loading dock

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

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Term 4 Week 8 · 06 Dec 2024

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