Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we approach Mother's Day, we pause to celebrate the incredible women who form the heart of our school community. Whether you are a mother, grandmother, carer, mother -figure or a cherished mentor, your love, dedication, and support are the guiding lights that shape our children's lives.
Mother's Day is an opportunity to express gratitude for the nurturing presence of mothers; it is a time to recognize the diverse roles that women play in our children's upbringing. From offering unconditional love to providing guidance, encouragement, and wisdom, the impact of these remarkable is immeasurable.
To all the mothers and mother figures in our community, we thank you for your unwavering commitment and dedication. Your love and sacrifices do not go unnoticed, and they form the foundation upon which our children build their dreams and aspirations.
As we celebrate Mother's Day, let us also remember those who may find this day challenging. We extend our thoughts and support to all families. May this Mother's Day be a time of joy, reflection, and cherished moments with loved ones. I hope you have a wonderful and happy Mother's Day!
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Year One Class Parents
On behalf of the entire school community, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our P&F Executive, Anna Roberts - Head Class Parent, our Year One class parents and volunteers for organizing the special Mother's Day events. Your creativity, and hard work have made this occasion truly memorable for all the mothers and mother figures in our Holy Family community. Your initiative brought joy to our Mother's Day celebrations and also showcased the strong sense of community spirit that defines our school. Thank you for your invaluable contributions. Your kindness and generosity are highly valued and very much appreciated.
School Audit
I am delighted to announce that our school audit undertaken last Friday was a resounding success, achieving a remarkable 100% accuracy rate. This achievement reflects the commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail upheld by our entire staff and school office team.
The audit process, which is a vital aspect of our school's accountability and transparency, ensures that our financial records, policies, and procedures adhere to the highest standards of integrity and compliance. I am proud to report that all areas audited were found to be in full compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. This accomplishment is a testament to the collaborative efforts of our entire school community in particular, a special thanks to Mrs Cathy Chapman our amazing Diverse Learning Teacher and our outstanding school office staff, Mrs Anthea Thomas and Mrs Michelle Stewart.
Parents, your continued support and trust in our school's management and operations contribute significantly to our success. Thank you for being an integral part of our school family and for your ongoing support as we strive for excellence in everything we do.
Pauline Dinale
Principal
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TERM 2 | |
Week 3 | |
Wednesday 15 May | Confirmation parent meeting 7-9pm |
Thurs. 16 May | SPARK – Gifted Education AI Day at West Pymble |
Friday 17 May | Pentecost Mass in Church10am |
Week 4 | |
Sunday 19 May | Confirmation session 1 at 5:30pm |
Wed. 22 May | SPARK – Gifted Education Maths Day at St Ives for Stage 2 & 3 |
Thursday 23 May | Clergy Systems Day |
Friday 24 May | North Shore -Debating Our Lady Help of Christians Liturgy at 11.35am in MacKillop Hall |
Sunday 26th May | Family Mass Holy Family Church 10:15am |
Week 5 | |
Sunday 26 May | Confirmation sessions 2 & 3 |
Friday 31 May | School Musical in MacKillop Hall 6.00-7:30pm |
Week 6 | |
Sunday 2 June | Confirmation session 4 Presentation of Creed 6pm |
Wednesday 5 June | P&F Forum (F2F & via Teams) 7pm |
Thursday 6 June | School Tours - 9am |
Friday 7 June | K-Year 6 School Athletics Carnival at Bannockburn Oval, Pymble |
Week 7 | Wellbeing Week |
Monday 10 June | King’s Birthday Public Holiday |
Wednesday 12 June | Stage 3 Netball Gala Day Confirmation Practice |
Thursday 13 June | Wellbeing Student Vertical Groups |
Friday 14 June | Stage 2 Netball Gala Day Stage 3 Debating Come & Try Big School for preschool children 9am (Focus on Music) Winter Sleepout 6pm to 9pm |
Week 8 | |
Wednesday 19 June | Confirmation Practice SPARK – Gifted Education – Writing & Drama Day – Stage 2 & 3 Parish Pastoral Council meeting |
Friday 21 June | Wet weather Athletics Carnival Back-up Day Reports to parents Debating Stage 3 Confirmation -5pm Immaculate Heart of Mary, Killara -7pm Holy Family, Lindfield |
Week 9 | |
Mon. 24 - Friday 27 June | Parent & Teacher Interviews |
Tuesday 25 June | School Photos |
Friday 28 June | Open Classrooms for Grandparents at 9am Grandparents’ Day Mass in Church at 10am Morning tea for Grandparents in MacKillop Hall – Danny Casey CSBB Executive Director (Guest speaker) at 11am |
Week 10 | |
Thursday 4 July | School Tours for prospective parents at 9am Term 2 concludes for students. |
Friday 5 July | Staff Development Day – all CSBB schools “Towards 2025” |
Term 3 Tuesday 23 July |
Students resume for Term 3 |
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 a progress, see below items that were achieved.
- Poured the Level 4 Pour 1 Slab
- Poured the Level 4 Pour 2 Slab
- Poured the Level 4 Pour 1 Verticals
Over the coming week we anticipate the below.
- Pouring of the Level 4 Pour 4 Verticals on Thursday 14/05/2024
- Commence the Reinforcement Install for Level 4 Pour 4 Slab
- Commence the Scaffold top up for the Northern Tower Level 5 Slab
- Commence the Formwork deck install for Level 5 Pour 1