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

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