Dear Parents and Carers,

As we end Term 2, I would like to thank you for your support, enthusiasm and positive feedback throughout the term. We have had a wonderful term enriched with many engaging learning and teaching experiences and opportunities, filled with many examples of faith, fun and learning. Thank you for your attendance and support at events throughout the term.

Our action packed Term 2 included: ANZAC DAY liturgy, Masses, Assemblies, Soccer Gala Days, Cross Country Carnival, Semester One Reports, Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences, Athletics Carnival, Stage 3 Debating, SPARK Days, Musical performances, 100 Days in Kindergarten, Our Lady Help of Christians Mass, Sacrament of Confirmation, Playgroup, Mother's Day Mass and Breakfast, Grandparents Day and Morning Tea, Open Days, School Tours, Friendship Day, Picnic Day, Parent Workshops and much more.

Working together is what continues to build our strong community. I look forward to seeing our wonderful students at the beginning of Term 3 after a well-earned break on Tuesday 22 July.

Thank you for your continued support. It is in partnership that we can achieve great things for our children.

End of Term Prayer

We thank you Lord, for this term.

For the challenges, the successes,

and the mistakes from which we have learnt.

Be with us as we spend our time with family and friends.

Give us strength and courage to do what is right:

to be witnesses of our faith.

Help us to see the face of Christ in others these holidays,

to appreciate what others do for us,

to give time and effort to help others.

To be peacemakers in our family.

Keep us safe in our activities;

give us good rest and good fun.

Bring us back refreshed and ready for a new term.

We thank you for our classmates, teachers, parents

And a community that cares for us.

May we always be conscious of you in our lives. Amen

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

It was wonderful to see so many parents arriving for their Parent/Teacher/Student conferences and speaking so positively about their child’s progress. I certainly welcome your feedback regarding any aspect of the Parent/Teacher/Student (Year 3-6) conferences.

Parents and teachers are both vital and critical to the wellbeing and development of our children and we must always work together to make the most of children’s learning and to nurture their talents.

Our teachers spend the ‘9 to 3’ part of the day with the children, facilitating their learning. Countless hours aside from this time are then spent each day correcting and assessing the student’s work planning lessons, preparing resources, meeting with support teachers to discuss children’s needs, professional development to continually improve the quality of their teaching, regular meetings with parents to discuss children’s progress, staff meetings, organising excursion opportunities, carnivals and many, many more while, at the same time, juggling their own family lives and finding time for reflection and self-renewal.

My appreciation and thanks to you as parents for your valuable role as the primary educators of your child and to the teachers, a dedicated team of professionals who give so generously of their self, skills and time. Improving the learning outcomes for all children at Holy Family is our core business. The children are our first priority. This is a wonderful Catholic school that has helped produce not just well-educated young adults, but compassionate people who, because of their faith, confidently embrace a future with hope and joy. I hope that you are as proud to be a part of this community as I am.

🎓 2025 Yearbook Payment Portal is Now Open!

Thank you to the large number of parents who completed the recent Yearbook survey. The results clearly indicated that parents are happy to pay for their own copy of the Yearbook, so we are excited to move forward!

Yearbook Details:

Cost: $35.00 per copy
Payment Method: Via the Qkr! app
Due Date: Thursday 3rd July (students' last day of Term 2)

To secure your copy, please make your payment through the Qkr app by 3rd July. This ensures your child receives a memorable keepsake of their 2025 school year.

🎨 Vacation Care - School Holidays

Vacation Care programs are designed for children of all ages, interests, and needs!

From exciting local excursions to hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone. Vacation Care provides stimulating and enjoyable activities that harness the children’s interests and strengths, while respecting their need for leisure.

Book your spot today by emailing Ryan at oshc.lindfield@catholiccaredbb.org.au

Kindest regards,

Pauline Dinale - Principal

2025 Term Dates

Week Ten
Friday 4 July	CSBB System Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)

TERM 3
Week One
Monday 21 July	CSBB System Staff Development Religious Education Day (Pupil Free)
Tuesday 22 July	Students commence for Term Three
Friday 25 July	Year 2 Excursion to NSW School House Museum
Week Two
Monday 28 July	Curriculum Overviews
Tuesday 29 July	Stage 3 North Shore Netball Gala Day
Friday 1 August	Census Day
Week Three
Wednesday 6 August	SPARK - Art Day
Thursday 7 August	Open Day
Friday 8 August	St Mary of the Cross Mass
Week Four
Mon.11th -15th August	ICAS English test
Tuesday 12 August	Stage 2 Netball Gala Day
Wednesday 13 August	Book Week Parade & Performance
Thursday 14 August	North Shore athletics Carnival

Friday 15 August	Feast of the Assumption
Week Five
Mon. 18th -22nd August	ICAS Science test
Wednesday 20 August	North Shore Year 6 Public Speaking Competition
Week Six
Mon. 25th -29th August	Mathematics ICAS test
Sunday 24 August	10.15am Family Mass
Week Seven
Sunday 31 August	Tournament of the Minds
Wednesday 3 September	SPARK - Claymation Day
Friday 5 September	Father's Day Breakfast & Prayer Liturgy
Week Eight
Monday 8 September	Band Evening Concert 6pm
Frid. to Sun. 12-14th Sept.	Lindfield Art Show
Week Nine
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
Week Ten
Sunday 21 September	Session 1 First Holy Communion 4.45pm
Thursday 25 September	Zing Activ Interschools Competition at Homebush
Friday 26 September	Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)

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

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