Dear Holy Family Parents and Carers,

This week, I want to highlight the powerful theme of resilience—a quality that underpins so much of what we strive to nurture in our students. Resilience is not just about bouncing back from challenges; it’s about growing stronger, wiser, and more compassionate through life’s ups and downs.

At Holy Fam, we are proud to embed resilience-building into everyday learning through our core frameworks:

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) helps students understand that their choices matter. By recognising and rewarding positive behaviours, we empower students to take responsibility, show respect, and persist even when things get tough.
Friendology gives our students the language and tools to build healthy friendships, resolve conflict respectfully, and stand up for themselves and others. These are essential life skills that build emotional resilience and confidence.
The Leader in Me encourages every child to see themselves as a leader—of their learning, their actions, and their future. Through the 7 Habits, students learn to be proactive, set goals, and work collaboratively, all of which strengthen their ability to navigate challenges with purpose and positivity.

All of this is grounded in our school motto: “Strength and Gentleness.” We teach our students that true strength lies not just in perseverance, but in kindness, empathy, and the courage to try again. Gentleness is not weakness—it is the grace with which we treat ourselves and others, even in difficult moments.

Together, these programs and values create a school culture where resilience is not just taught—it is lived. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students grow into strong, gentle, and resilient young people.

National Child Protection Week 2025

Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation to Action

Real change starts with meaningful conversations—and continues with every action.

Every voice counts. Every child matters.

What You Can Do:

✅ Check in with families & neighbours

✅ Model kindness and support in your everyday actions

✅ Intervene safely when something doesn’t feel right

✅ Include children’s voices in decisions that affect them

Together, let’s build a future where every child feels safe, heard, and valued. 🏡👂

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!

Kindest regards,

Pauline Dinale

Principal

Calendar Dates

TERM 3
Week Nine
Monday 15 September	CAPA Musical Performance Band "Hoodwinked" 2pm
Tuesday 16 September	CSBB Year 6 Public Speaking Competition Finals First Holy Communion Parent meeting 7pm
Wednesday 17 September	Parish Pastoral Council meeting 7.30pm
Friday 19 September	Bear Pit Public Speaking Competition
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
Week 2
Sunday 19 October	Synodal Gathering
Tuesday 21 October	2.10pm Assembly
Wednesday 22 October	Stage 2 excursion to Chinatown
Week 3
Monday 27 October	2026 Student Leadership Application due this week
Wednesday 29 October	2026 Kindy Parent Information Parish Pastoral Council meeting
Thursday 30 October	2026 Student Leadership speeches
Friday 31 October	Stage 3 students - lunchtime at Primula Park
Saturday 1 November	SAVE THE DATE - TRIVIA NIGHT
Week 4
Tuesday 4 November	Kindy Transition morning no. 1 2.10pm Assembly
Saturday 8 November	6pm First Holy Communion at Lindfield
Week 5
Sunday 9 November	10.15am First Holy Communion at Lindfield
Tuesday 11 November	Remembrance Day 2026 Student Leadership Announcements P&F Forum
Wednesday 12 November	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
Sunday 16 November	9am First Holy Communion at Killara
Monday 17 November	2026 Student Leadership all positions announced
Tuesday 18 November	Kindy Transition morning no. 2 2.10pm Assembly
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 commences
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.

Assistant Principal