Principal's Message

Dear Holy Family Parents and Carers,

Zing Activ Showcase – Tuesday, September 23 

We are thrilled to invite all families to our Zing Activ Dance Showcase next Tuesday. This exciting event will celebrate movement, music, and joy as our students share what they’ve been learning in their Zing Activ sessions this term. We are extremely grateful to our P&F Committee and parents who have sponsored the Zing Activ lessons throughout the term.

Parents and carers are warmly welcome to attend and even join in the dancing!

 Schedule of Performances in MacKillop Hall

• 9:00am – 9:45am: Kindergarten to Year 2 Zing Activ Dance Performance
• 10:00am – 10:45am: Years 3–6 Zing Activ Dance Performance

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our students’ creativity, confidence, and collaboration through dance. We look forward to seeing you there!

Costumes and attire for the Zing Interschools Competition for Thursday night only:  

Students attend school in normal school uniform with their school bag.   

They will need to bring 2 x changes of clothes for the evening: 

1.  Dance outfit -

Boys smart casual - long pants and a button up shirt of any colour (School white winter shirt will be fine) bow tie optional. Black school shoes.

Girls - skirt or dress knee length or below any colour or pattern is fine. Ballet flats or school shoes (not sneakers).

      2.    Dance Outfit -

A black T shirt, black leggings/jeans and black school shoes. Holy Family will supply the accessories. 

They will change into their costume at school prior to getting on the bus.  

Swimming Carnival Update 

As part of our commitment to enhancing whole-school sporting opportunities, we are excited to announce that we will be holding an additional swimming carnival this year on Monday, 24th November.

This decision has been made for several key reasons:

• Facilities: While PLC offers excellent amenities, it does not cater well to intermediate swimmers or those still developing water confidence.
• Student Support: By Term 4, teachers know their students well and can provide more tailored support during the event.
• Inclusivity: We have booked Lane Cove Aquatic Centre, which features a shallow pool and a grassed area—ideal for creating a safe and inclusive experience for all students.

Please note:

• For this year only, we will hold two swimming carnivals—one in Term 1 and one in Term 4.
• From 2026 onwards, the swimming carnival will be held only in Term 4 each year.

To help students prepare, Mrs Coco will send out a Compass event at the end of next week, encouraging families to use the upcoming holidays to practise swimming skills.

Swimming results from this Term 4 carnival will determine eligibility for the North Shore Swimming Carnival in Term 1, 2026.

We look forward to a wonderful day of swimming, fun, and whole school spirit!

Parent Engagement Workshop – Building Resilience Together

Following on from my article last week on resilience, I’m delighted to invite all parents and carers to a Parent Engagement Workshop, proudly supported by our P&F Committee.

This engaging and informative session will be led by a facilitator from The Resilience Centre, home of The Resilience Doughnut—a strengths-based, solution-focused model designed to help children, adolescents, and adults build resilience in both personal and professional settings.

What to expect:

• Learn how to identify the key factors that build resilience  

• Discover tools to cope confidently with challenges
• Explore how to use strengths to thrive during adversity
• Understand how to create opportunities for what works well
• Develop optimistic thinking patterns
• Learn to focus on solutions, not problems

This workshop will provide practical strategies to support your child’s emotional wellbeing and resilience development.

Date: Wednesday, 19 November (Term 4 Week 6)

Time: 6.00-7.30pm

Venue: School Library

Format: Face-to-face session (we are hoping to organise an online option)

We warmly encourage all families to attend and look forward to sharing this valuable learning experience with you.

Sporting Schools Grant Success – Touch Tag  

I am delighted to announce that Holy Family has been successful in receiving two NSW Sporting Schools grants in 2025. This fantastic support enables us to continue providing enriching sporting experiences for our students.

In Term 4, students in Stages 2 and 3 will take part in a four-session Touch Tag program, where they will learn and develop skills in this fast-paced and inclusive sport. Touch Tag promotes teamwork, agility, and strategic thinking, all while keeping students active and engaged.

As part of this exciting initiative, students will also have the opportunity to represent Holy Family at the North Shore Touch Tag Days held at Koola Park, where they will compete against other CSBB Catholic Primary Schools. This is a wonderful chance for our students to showcase their skills, build school spirit, and enjoy friendly competition in a supportive environment. We are grateful to Sporting Schools and the NSW Government for their continued support of school sport and student wellbeing.

Kindest regards,

Pauline Dinale

Principal

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

CatholicCare’s September/October Vacation Care Program

Enrolments are now open for CatholicCare’s September/October Vacation Care Program.

Vacation Care offers a wide range of engaging activities designed to suit children of all ages, interests, and abilities. It is a stimulating, fun, and supportive environment where each child’s strengths and interests are nurtured—while also allowing plenty of time for rest and relaxation.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Ryan, OSHC Coordinator at Holy Family Lindfield:

📞 0481 601 904

📧 oshc.lindfield@catholiccaredbb.org.au

🔗 Vacation Care Information & Enrolments

We look forward to welcoming your child to an exciting and enriching holiday experience!