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:

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

TERM 3
Week Ten
Sunday 21 September	Session 1 First Holy Communion 4.45pm
Tuesday 23 September	Zing Activ Dance performance (Kinder to Year 6)
Thursday 25 September	Year 5 & 6 Class Mass Zing Activ Interschools Competition (Years 3-6) at Homebush
Friday 26 September	Staff Development Day (Pupil Free) - focus on Mathematics

TERM 4
Week 1
Monday 13 October	Term 4 - students commence
Tuesday 14 October	Year 3-6 Touch Football Skills Session 1
Week 2
Sunday 19 October	Synodal Gathering
Tuesday 21 October	North Shore Stage 3 Touch Football at Koola Park 2.10pm Assembly
Wednesday 22 October	Stage 2 excursion to Chinatown + Friendship Gardens
Friday 24 October	Musica Viva Performance - Water Rhythm Tours (K-Year 6)
Sunday 26 October	First Holy Communion Session 4
Week 3
Monday 27 October	2026 Student Leadership Application due this week Improve Eyes Mobile Optometry (27th to 31st Oct.)
Tuesday 28 October	Year 3-6 Touch Football Skills Session 2
Wednesday 29 October	2026 Kindy Parent Information 6.00pm Parish Pastoral Council meeting 7.30pm
Thursday 30 October	2026 Student Leadership speeches
Friday 31 October	Stage 3 students - lunchtime at Primula Park World Teachers' Day
Saturday 1 November	TRIVIA NIGHT
Week 4
Monday 3 November	Band Demonstration Years 2 - 5 at 2pm
Tuesday 4 November	Kindy Transition morning no. 1 Year 3-6 Touch Footballs Skills Session 3 2.10pm Assembly
Saturday 8 November	5.30pm First Holy Communion at Killara
Week 5
Sunday 9 November	10.15am First Holy Communion at Lindfield
Tuesday 11 November	Remembrance Day 2026 Student Leadership Announcements Year 3-6 Touch Football Skills Session 4 P&F Forum
Wednesday 12 November	North Shore Stage 2 Touch Tag at Koola Park CSBB RE Creative Arts Showcase evening
Friday 14 November	School Disco 5.00-6.30pm Kinder to Year 2 6.30-8.00pm Years 3 to 6
Week 6
Monday 17 November	2026 Student Leadership all positions announced
Tuesday 18 November	Kindy Transition morning no. 2 2.10pm Assembly
Wednesday 19 November	Parent Engagement - Resilience Workshop 6.00pm
Friday 21 November	Colour Fun Run
Week 7
Sunday 23 November	10.15am Welcome to Holy Family Mass
Tuesday 25 November	2026 Kindy Transition whole group
Friday 28 November	Stage 3 students - lunchtime at Primula Park
Week 8
Sunday 30 November	Advent Starts - Holy Family Christmas Pudding Making
Tuesday 2 December	2.10pm Assembly
Friday 5 December	Christmas Concert Semester Two school reports
Sat. 6 & Sun 7 December	Band Camp at Galston
Week 9
Friday 12 December	1pm Year 6 Graduation Mass & celebration
Week 10
Monday 15 December	Holy Family's Got Talent Show
Tuesday 16 December	9am Meet the Teacher for 2026 Year 6 Special Outing to the movies
Wednesday 17 December	9am End of Year Mass Students last day for 2025
Thursday 18 December	Staff Development Day (Pupil free)

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!

Creative Arts