Dear Holy Family Community,

Thank you so much for attending our Parent Information Evening. Your presence and support are vital as we work together to set our students up for a successful year ahead.

We hope the information shared will provide clarity and guidance, helping everyone feel prepared for the year ahead. If you have any further questions or need additional details, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Meet the Teacher Conferences

We are excited to announce our Meet the Teacher Conferences next week! This is a wonderful opportunity for you to connect with your child's teacher one-on-one to

discuss your child’s hopes, goals, challenges, and anything else that you feel is important for us to know to support their success. These conferences are a great way to build a strong partnership between home and school, ensuring we can work together to help your child thrive. We encourage all families to stay involved in school life and take advantage of the many opportunities for engagement.

School Fees

Please note that school fees will be emailed to parents from Head Office within the next couple of weeks. A surcharge of 1.65% including GST will be incurred for payments paid through Compass so we would advise you all to wait for the email from CSBB coming through shortly. This way you can pay via BPay which will be free of a surcharge.

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

https://forms.office.com/r/Qv7LqG849b

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

*** Please note this is an ALCOHOL FREE event! ***

Congratulations Lauryn!

Twenty-one Broken Bay students, including or very own Lauryn Wu travelled to Tamworth on February 7 to represent their schools and Diocese in the sports of Basketball and Tennis at the NSW CPS Polding selection trials. The students played in extremely hot conditions, showing sportsmanship, determination and their skills. We are extremely proud of Lauryn who played her best tennis at the trials.

Kindest regards

Pauline Dinale - Principal

Safer Internet Day 2025

Tuesday marked Safer Internet Day, a timely reminder of the importance of online safety in today’s digital world. As we continue to embrace the benefits of technology, it’s crucial that we also ensure our children are safe, informed, and respectful in their online interactions.

We encourage you to have an open conversation with your children about the importance of being kind, mindful, and respectful when engaging online. In today’s connected world, every child needs to understand the potential risks and how to protect themselves from online harms. By fostering healthy habits, we can help our children build positive digital footprints that will stay with them for years to come.

As part of this conversation, we recommend sharing valuable resources, such as those available through the eSafety Commissioner, which offers expert guidance and support on various online safety topics. This is a fantastic way to ensure your child’s safety, while also providing them with the tools to navigate the digital world with confidence and respect.

Starting the conversation early and encouraging open dialogue can make all the difference. Let’s work together to ensure that our children enjoy the benefits of the online world safely and responsibly.

Click here for 5 Tips for a Safer Internet!

Siblings starting at Holy Family in 2026?

If you have a sibling starting at Holy Family in 2026, please ensure that all enrolment paperwork is submitted as soon as possible. Once enrolment paperwork has been submitted you will be contacted to book an Interview with the Principal. We want to ensure a smooth process for all families, so your timely submission is greatly appreciated.

Download the Enrolment Application Form here.

Request for Testimonials for Our Website

We are in the process of updating our testimonials page on our website and would greatly appreciate your feedback.

If you or your child have had positive experiences with us, we kindly ask you to write and share a brief testimonial that we can include on the page. Your insights will help others understand the value we provide.

Please send your testimonials to patrice.abood@dbb.catholic.edu.au

Open Day 2025

We encourage you to invite any family or friends who may be interested in learning more about our school. This is the perfect opportunity to see how we nurture the leaders of tomorrow!

Our Open Day is an excellent chance to experience our school in action and see first-hand what makes us a top choice for your child’s education.

What to Expect:

✔️ Meet and greet with our Principal

✔️ Chat with teachers and senior students

✔️ Tour our outstanding facilities

✔️ See a day in the life of our school

Open Day Dates & Times:

Tuesday, March 4 | 9:00 AM & 6:00 PM

Wednesday, April 9 | 9:00 AM

Thursday, August 7 | 9:00 AM

Prospective parents can register here:

Mercy Catholic College - Open Day

Looking to continue a Catholic secondary education? Mercy Catholic College is holding their Open Day on Sunday 2nd March | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Explore their classrooms, facilities and the unique environment that makes Mercy Catholic College Chatswood a place that helps each student reach their full potential while offering an authentic, professional, Catholic education, delivered with care and compassion.

Register for Mercy Catholic College Open Day here

2025 Term Dates

Click here to view our school calendar

TERM ONE 2025

Week 3
Monday 17 February	School Swimming Carnival (Yr 2-6) + Water Safety (K/Yr1)
Tuesday 18 February	Reconciliation Parent Information 7pm
Thursday 20 February	School Website Videography
Friday 21 February	Welcome Kindy & new Families BBQ
Week 4
Mon. 24 to Thurs. 27 Feb.	Meet the Teacher Conferences
Tuesday 25 February	Assembly 2.10pm
Thursday 27 February	North Shore Swim Carnival
Week 5
Sunday 2 March	Reconciliation sessions 2&3 4.45pm
Tuesday 4 March	Open Day 9am & 6pm (prospective parents)
Wednesday 5 March	Ash Wednesday Mass 12pm + Rice Day Lent begins
Week 6
Sunday 9 March	Synodal Gathering 11.15am -1.30pm
Tuesday 11 March	Broken Bay Swimming Carnival Assembly 2.10pm
Wed. 12 March	NAPLAN: Writing - Years 3 & 5
Week 7
Sunday 16 March	@Reconciliation sessions 2&3 at 4.45pm Family Mass Year 4 at 6pm + Pot Luck dinner
Monday 17 March	NAPLAN: Reading - Years 3 & 5
Tuesday 18 March	NAPLAN: Numeracy - Years 3 & 5
Thursday 20 March	NAPLAN: Language of Conventions - Years 3 & 5
Saturday 22 March	Reconciliation 1.30pm + 3.00pm
Week 8
Sunday 23 March	Family Mass Kinder, Year 5 and 6 at 10.15am
Tuesday 25 March	Assembly 2.10pm
Wednesday 26 March	North Shore Stage 3 Touch Football
Friday 28 March	Lenten Mass 10am
Week 9
Wed. 2 – Fri. 4 March	Stage 3 Leadership Camp at Narrabeen
Week 10
Monday 7 April	Holy Family Cross Country Years 2-6
Tuesday 8 April	School photos Assembly 2.10pm
Wednesday 9 April	Open Day 9am for prospective parents
Thursday 10 April	Cross Country Back-up Day + last day of Term One for students
Friday 11 April	Staff Spirituality Day - “Way of the HeART” (Pupil Free Day)

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

Coles Development

Last week the site the made some progress, please see below items that were achieved:

Tiled lobbies in level 1, 2, and 3
Electrical fit-out works in LG2
LG2 car park line marking works
Fit out for Wet areas on level 2
Level 1 balconies prep work
Fire stair handrails being installed
Timber flooring in level 4
Skylight works in 4B roof
Setting and sanding on level 2
Painting completed to LG2 columns

Over the coming week we anticipate the following tasks to be undertaken:

Continuing Water proofing balconies
Continuing tiling in PH07
Continuing joinery in level 2, and 3
Sheeting lobbies in level 3
Continuing Public domain works
Continuing Level 4B roof prep work
Continuing plasterboard final touch ups in level 1
Skylight works in 4A roof
Plasterboard setting on level 3
Plasterboard sheeting level 3A
Paving Level 2 and 3 balconies
Tiling level 4B wet areas
Water proofing planter boxes/ common area
Coles signage being installed
Prepping tanks in loading dock
Commenced tiling in lift lobby level 1
Commenced installing sprinkler heads in LG1

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