Principal's Message
Dear Holy Family Parents and Carers,
"The Leader in Me" Open Day - Thursday, 10th August
Come and experience first-hand why the "Leader in Me" program is such an important aspect of the students' learning.
The invitation is open to both current and prospective parents. We would love to see you at school for a presentation followed by a visit to each classroom where you will see to see each of the 7 habits in action. Please bring a friend with you.
Our Open Day will include:
- 9.00am – 10.00am - The ‘Leader in Me’ presentation in MacKillop Hall
- 10.00am-10.50am Classroom visits to see "The Leader in Me" learning in action
- 10.50am -11.30am - picnic morning tea
Mercy College Chatswood - Principal Presentation
I would like to extend an invitation to all female students from Year 2-6 and their parents to meet Brenda Timp, Mercy College principal for a 30-minute presentation.
Date: Tuesday, 8th August
Time: 2.00-2.30pm
Venue: Holy Family library
Please keep many of our Year 4 children in your prayers as they prepare for the Sacrament of the First Holy Eucharist. This is a very important step in their journey as Catholics.
Feast of Australia's First Saint - Mary of the Cross MacKillop: August 8th
St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, feast day is celebrated each year on 8th August. She was recognised as Australia’s first saint by Pope Benedict XVI in October 2010. Mary founded the Sisters of St. Joseph and of the Sacred Heart. Responding to the isolation of colonial families, she pioneered a new form of religious life to provide education for the children of families on the margins of society, in particular those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. Mary’s understanding of the hardship faced by Aboriginal people was influenced by her brother, Fr Donald MacKillop SJ (1853-1924) and her cousin, Fr Duncan McNab (1820- 1896). Both Catholic priests were strong advocates for the rights of Aboriginal people.
As we reflect on the feast of Australia’s first saint, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, we now remember one of the most influential figures in Catholic Education in Australia. A woman who allowed a spirited tomorrow to exist in communities that were on the margins and we unite ourselves with her, as we continue to walk together on the journey of reconciliation and understanding.
Call to Action- Reflect with the family on one of St Mary of the Cross’ quotes:
o Never see a need without doing something about it
o Find happiness in making others happy
o Be not hasty in judging one another
CHECK-IN
Holy Family staff always welcome feedback and ideas from the parent community. If you have any feedback or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child's class teacher or myself through the school office (9416 7200), school email address info@holyfamily.nsw.edu.au or pauline.dinale@dbb.catholic.edu.au
As we are already well into the second half of the year, there are some parents both Sam Edwards and I still haven't had the opportunity to meet. Therefore, we would like to give all families a friendly "Check-In" phone call in the coming weeks. This might be a good opportunity to give us some feedback on "What's Working Well at Holy Family" and "Even Better If......"
Coles Development Update from Tim Cassar - Site Manager
Over the following week we are expecting to:
- Complete steel and formwork to LG3 slab (Balfour Lane end), ready for concrete next Tuesday 8/08/23.
- Proceed with scaffold to western boundary (Balfour Lane End).
- Install BClass Hoarding to Balfour St.
- Proceed with formwork deck to LG1.
- Complete Detail excavation to LG2 lift pits.
- Complete inground services to LG2.
- Complete blinding layer, compaction and FRC to LG2 SOG- pour 1 and 2.
- Install Tower booms to assist with the placement of concrete to the building
God Bless you and your families.
Pauline Dinale
Principal