Dear Parents and Carers,

During enrolment interviews, parents often ask about bullying. This is an example of how I respond.

"At Holy Family, we take bullying very seriously. Our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework is designed to create a safe and supportive environment for all students. We teach and reinforce positive behaviours, ensuring that students understand the importance of being respectful, responsible, and active learners. Additionally, our approach is complemented by the Leader in Me program, which focuses on developing leadership and life skills in every student. Together, these programs help us foster a culture of respect and empowerment, significantly reducing instances of bullying and ensuring that every child feels safe and valued."

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) at Holy Family is a proactive approach designed to foster a safe and supportive learning environment. The program emphasizes teaching, promoting, and encouraging positive behaviours among students. The core principles of PBL at Holy Family are encapsulated in three school rules: Respectful, Responsible, Learners

What does PBL look like at Holy Family?

PBL involves clear expectations and consistent teaching of appropriate behaviours. Students are taught to be respectful, responsible, and active learners. Visual aids and regular reinforcement help students internalise these behaviours. Each week the PBL and Leader In Me focus is introduced on Monday mornings and reinforced by the SRC team at the fortnightly whole school assembly.

Importance of PBL

PBL is crucial because it creates a positive school culture where students feel safe and supported. It enhances social competence and academic performance by reducing behavioural issues and maximizing learning time.

What is the connection with Steve Covey's Leader In Me Program?

The Leader in Me program, inspired by Stephen Covey's principles, complements PBL by focusing on leadership and life skills. It aims to develop the whole child by teaching leadership to every student, creating a culture of student empowerment, and aligning systems to drive academic results. Both programs share a common goal of fostering a positive, supportive, and empowering school environment. They work together to build students' social-emotional skills, leadership qualities, and academic success.

Why do we have a Wellbeing Week each term?

Wellbeing Week provides dedicated time to focus on mental and emotional health, helping students develop resilience and coping strategies. By incorporating events like Friendship Day and parent workshops, Wellbeing Week helps students build and maintain healthy relationships. These activities teach essential social skills and promote a sense of community and belonging.

Research shows that student wellbeing is closely linked to academic performance. When students feel safe, connected, and supported, they are more likely to be active participants in their learning and achieve better educational outcomes. Wellbeing Week, along with programs like PBL, Leader In Me and Friendology, helps establish a consistent and positive school culture. It sets high expectations for behaviour and fosters an environment where students feel valued and respected.

SAVE THE DATE: Friendship Day - Wednesday 11 June

📢Saturday Open Day – Spread the Word!

Due to recent enquiries, we’re excited to announce a special Saturday Open Day on May 31, from 10:00 AM.

We warmly invite prospective families with children starting school in 2026 to come along and see why our school is the perfect choice for their child’s educational journey. It’s a great opportunity to experience first-hand where the future of LEADERSHIP begins. 🌟

✨What to Expect:

• Meet and greet with our Principal

• Chat with our dedicated teachers and senior students

• Explore our outstanding learning spaces and facilities

• Get a feel for a day in the life at our school

📅 Upcoming Open Day Dates:

• Saturday, May 31 | 10:00 AM

• Thursday, August 7 | 9:00 AM

🔗 Register your interest today: https://bit.ly/4hFc6Ki

Please help us spread the word by sharing this invitation with friends and family in your community!

Enrolments for 2026

If you know families with children ready to begin school next year, we encourage you to recommend Holy Family. Enrolment interviews are already underway, with prospective parents sharing wonderful feedback about our warm and inclusive community. Parents have been particularly impressed by the respectful manners of our students and the confident, passionate way our senior students lead school tours. Families interested in joining our Holy Family community can arrange a private tour, collect an enrolment pack from the school, or enquire online via the link on our website.

Download the Enrolment Application Form here.

Second hand uniform shop

We are in desperate need of a few parents to help organise our second-hand uniform shop. It is unfortunately in total disarray which is not an image we want to project to future parents looking for uniforms for their children. If anyone has 10 minutes or half an hour before or after drop off and pick up to help get it into some semblance of order we would be so grateful. Please come in and chat to the office staff or myself if you can assist. Thanking you in advance.

Kindest regards,

Pauline Dinale - Principal

2025 Term Dates

Week Three
Sunday 18 May	Confirmation Session 1 at 4.45pm Year 3 Family Mass at 6.00pm
Week Four
Monday 19 May	CAPA group Musical performance - 2.10pm
Tuesday 20 May	Combined Broken Bay Cross Country at Gosford Assembly 2.10pm
Wednesday 21 May	School Photos Make-up Day
Thursday 22 May	School Tours
Friday 23 May	Stage 3 Interschools Debating Competition
Sunday 25 May	Confirmation Sessions 2 & 3 at 4.45pm
Week Five
Monday 26 May	Year Two Music Performance at 2.10pm P&F Forum 7pm
Tuesday 27 May	Years 3-6 Netball at Holy Family
Wednesday 28 May	Parent Workshop - Cybersafety online 6.30pm

Friday 30 May	Stage 3 Interschools Debating Competition
Sunday 1 June	Confirmation Session 4 at 4.45pm
Week Six
Monday 2 June	Year One Music Performance at 2.10pm
Tuesday 3 June	North Shore Stage 3 Soccer Gala Day at Koola Park
Thursday 5 June	Pentecost Mass School Tours Confirmation 5pm at Killara and 7pm at Lindfield
Friday 6 June	School K to Year 6 Athletics Carnival
Week Seven	Wellbeing Week
Monday 9 June	King's Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 10 June	Assembly at 2.10pm Year 6 CSBB Leaders' Day
Wednesday 11 June	Friendship Day - Parent workshop and picnic
Friday 13 June	Athletics Carnival Back-up Stage 3 Interschools Debating Competition
Week Eight
Mon. 16-Wed. 18 June	Stage 3 Excursion to Canberra
Tuesday 17 June	SPARK - Maths Day at St Ives
Thursday 19 June	School Tours
Friday 20 June	Stage 3 Interschools Debating Competition
Sunday 22 June	Confirmation Presentation of Certificates 10.15am Mass
Week Nine
Monday 23 June	Kindergarten Music Performance at 2.10pm
Tuesday 24 June	Parish Pastoral Council meeting
Friday 27 June	Grandparent's Day - 9am Open Classrooms, 10am Mass and 11am Morning Tea School Reports due
Week Ten
Mon. 30 June to Thurs. 3 July	Parent Teacher Interviews (Conferences)
Tuesday 1 July	2.10pm Assembly
Thursday 3 July	100 Days of Kindy Students' last day Term Two
Friday 4 July	CSBB System Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)

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

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