Principal's News

Welcome back to term 2! It has been most pleasing to see parents back in the school yard again and we thank parents for their support with the recent changes to afternoon pick up. Please always take the time at Holy Family to say hello to each other and ensure every member of our school community knows they are valued and feel a sense of belonging. We highly value parents being involved in our school. Together we can create an environment where students feel a sense of connectedness and support. Students who have parents involved in the school know that they are in a community that values education and that the adults surrounding them are working together to achieve great things.

 

Open Days

We are holding two Open Days this week; Wednesday April 28 (9 -11.30am) and Thursday April 29 (12 - 2.30pm). We invite you to come and see our school in action. If you know of anyone in the community with school aged children, please invite them to attend. 

 

Follow our social media pages and share our posts. Let's all work together to continue to promote our wonderful school by always focussing on the great things that are happening.  

Camp

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 2021 Camp team for a wonderful three days at Anglesea. The positive relationships built and the many fun activities were a testament to the commitment our staff show on a daily basis. Thank you Simone Crist, Lea Drury, Cristina Elicano, Julie Feddersen and Elke Hayen.

 

Winter Uniform

School uniform promotes a sense of belonging for students and creates a positive identity for the school community. School uniforms also contribute to the personal safety of students by allowing easier recognition of students inside the school and in the community.

 

Holy Family School expects students to wear  their winter school uniform in terms 2 and 3 during school hours, while travelling to and from school, and when engaged in school activities out of school hours, while taking into account individual circumstances. 

 

Uniform can be purchased from Beleza in Hallam. We have a number of uniform items free to a good home in the office. If you need assistance with sourcing winter uniform please contact the office.

 

School Closure Day

Friday April 30 is a school closure day. Students must stay at home on this day as there will not be supervision at school for them.

 

Mother’s Day Morning Tea

Mother’s Day Morning Tea will be held on Monday May 3rd at 9am. We invite all mothers in our community to attend. Please complete the form on Operoo if you wish to attend by Friday April 30.

 

Harmony Day

Harmony Day will be celebrated on Thursday May 6. More details to follow.

 

Staff news

Congratulations to Elke Hayen and her husband Justin who were married at the end of term 1.

 

Our thoughts and prayers are with Steve Twomey and his family after the recent passing of his mother-in-law and with Samantha Semmens and her family after the recent passing of her mother.

 

Kind regards,

Suzanne Deefholts

Learning and Teaching Leader