Dear Holy Family Parents,

ANZAC Day

On Sunday 26 April, several of our Year 6 student leaders had the honour of representing our school at the traditional annual ANZAC Day Service held at The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, Gordon.

The service brought together members of the local community, veterans, parishioners, students and their families, and was a deeply respectful occasion of remembrance and reflection. The service included a special commemoration of the 18th Battalion, Ku‑ring‑gai Regiment, recognising its historical service and sacrifice.

Our student leaders - Eleanor, Carsten, Allison, Noah T., Budhi and Emma represented our school with great dignity. They laid a wreath on behalf of the school community and presented a Book of Prayers for the Fallen, contributing meaningfully to the service. It was heartening to see so many Holy Family families present to support this important act of remembrance.

The service was also attended by Mr Matt Cross MP, Member for Davidson, Mayor Christine Kay, and representatives from other local schools, along with principals and members of senior leadership, reflecting the strong sense of shared community and respect for ANZAC traditions. I was pleased to attend the service alongside our students and colleagues.

In addition to this community event, our entire school gathered last Friday for our own ANZAC Day Commemoration Service. This was an extremely reverent occasion, with students participating thoughtfully through prayer, reflection, and silence. The respect shown by the students was a powerful reminder of their growing understanding of the significance of ANZAC Day and the values of service, sacrifice, and remembrance.

My sincere thanks to Mrs Overton and Mrs Edwards for accompanying and supporting the students, and for helping prepare them for this meaningful responsibility. Their guidance ensured the students participated with confidence, respect and understanding.

These opportunities, both within our school and beyond, reinforce the importance of remembrance, faith, and community - values we continue to nurture and uphold together.

Lest we forget

Mother’s Day Morning – Yoga & Breakfast Invitation

Our school community warmly invites all mothers and special mother figures to join us for a relaxed and nurturing Mother’s Day Morning on Thursday 7 May.

Begin the day with coffee or tea from 7.30am, followed by a gentle yoga session at 7.45am, led by Vision Lindfield—a wonderful opportunity to pause, stretch and recharge. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at 8.15am, before gathering for a beautiful Mass at 9.00am, celebrated in gratitude for the love, care and strength of our mothers and special women.

Cost: $20 per person

RSVP: By 1 May

Please register using the QR code on the flyer in P&F section of this newsletter.

A heartfelt thank you to all the helpers and volunteers working behind the scenes to make this special morning possible. Your generosity, care and dedication are deeply appreciated.

We look forward to celebrating and honouring our mothers and special women in a calm, joyful and prayerful way.

Positive Behaviour for Learning

This week's Behaviour Spotlight: Lining up quietly in the corridors and using the stairs safely

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is central to our school’s strategic focus on student wellbeing, engagement and positive learning environments. Guided by our school expectations — Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be a Safe Learners.

Kindergarten 2027 – Sibling Applications are due!

Download and complete the Enrolment Application Form and submit with supporting documentation directly to hfl@dbb.org.au.

This information is essential in helping us plan ahead and determine sibling placements before offers are made to new families.

	Term One - Thursday Jan 29 to Thursday April 2
	Term Two - Tuesday 21 April to Thursday July 2
	Term Three - Tuesday July 21 to Thursday September 24
	Term Four - Monday October 12 to Tuesday December 15

TERM TWO
Week 3
Wed 6 May	Year 2 Creative Arts Performance 'The Little Muncher' - Parents Welcome 2pm School Hall
Thurs 7 May	Mothers' Day Breakfast and Mass
Fri 8thMay	Kindergarten Mothers Pampering Morning
Week 4
Mon 11 May	Kinder - Year 6 Athletics Carnival at Bannockburn Oval, Pymble
Fri 15 May	Celebrate the Easter Season Mass Assembly
Week 5
Mon 18 May	Come & Try Big School - for Preschool students
Wed 20 May	"Glow & Grow" - Years 1-6 and "Come & Look at my Work" - Kinders P&F Forum 7pm
Week 6
Wed 27 May	Broken Bay Cross Country
Fri 29 May	Assembly
Sat 30 May	Open Day
Week 7	WELLBEING WEEK
Fri 5th June	Grandparents' Day
Week 8
Mon 8 June	Kings Birthday Public Holiday
Fri 12 June	Assembly
Week 9
Fri 19 June	Semester One Reports
Sat 20 June	First Holy Communion - Killara 5.30pm
Week 10	PARENT/ TEACHER CONFERENCES (Years 3-6 including students)
Sun 21 June	First Holy Communion - Lindfeld 10.15am
Fri 26 June	School Disco
Week 11
Thurs 2 July	Students last day for Term 2
Fri 3 July	Whole of System - Staff Development Day

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

Tuckshop