Dear Holy Family Parents,

Celebrating Our Green Team – CCSP Family Partnerships Excellence Award

Last Friday, at our whole school assembly, we were honoured to welcome special guests from the Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP):Anne Fehon and Cath Garrett‑Jones as well as Mrs Shatek, Lindfield Parish, and Mr Mitsui, parent representative. Their visit was part of a special presentation recognising the wonderful work of our Holy Family Green Team.

The CCSP Family Partnerships Excellence Awards celebrate NSW Catholic schools that demonstrate outstanding practice in building strong partnerships between families, schools, and the wider community. We are very proud that our Green Team received recognition for their inspirational contribution to sustainability, service, and community connection.

About the Green Team Project

The Green Team initiative brings together our parish, school, families, and the wider Lindfield community. Using funds raised through the NSW Return and Earn program, students and families collaboratively grow and maintain garden areas across both the school and parish grounds. Beyond gardening, this project nurtures:

Intergenerational relationships
Environmental stewardship
Service to others
Shared responsibility grounded in Catholic social teaching

What the Judges Said

The CCSP judging panel praised the project with the following comments:

“Love the idea of a citrus garden. This project encourages a deeper connection between students, their environment, community and values, as well as active citizenship and environmental responsibility.”
“Great to see parish and school working closely together, as intergenerational learning is so important for many of our students who lack contact with older people.”

Student Leadership in Action

One of the highlights of the day was seeing our Green Team members confidently accompany our guests on a tour of the school and parish gardens. They proudly shared the various projects underway and explained how their work is helping to shape a more sustainable and connected community. Their enthusiasm, knowledge, and leadership were truly impressive.

Launch of the Green Team Mission Statement and 2026 Goals

During the assembly, the Green Team officially launched their Mission Statement and unveiled their 2026 Goals, which reflect their deep commitment to caring for creation.

2026 Green Team Mission Statement

Our mission in 2026 is to educate the Holy Family community and students to be responsible stewards of God’s creation by taking meaningful actions that preserve and protect the Earth for future generations.

2026 Green Team Goals

Re‑educate our community and continue improving paper recycling across the school
Explore new ways to reduce rubbish and plastic waste
Create a Prayer Garden around the statue of St Francis to mark the Year of St Francis, declared by Pope Leo XIV
Engage the school and parish community through environmental initiatives, including meaningful Earth Day activities.

Congratulations to the Green Team for their well‑deserved recognition including an award of $750 and a certificate of Recognition. Their leadership is an inspiration to us all.

It's OK to SPEAK UP

Student Brochures for Raising a Concern have now been updated and a digital copy can be found HERE. These brochures outline how students can raise any concerns they may have, and the steps involved in the process.

Term 1 eSafety Commissioner Webinar for Parents and Carers

You're invited to join CCSP’S Term 1 cybersafety webinar for parents, presented by the eSafety Commissioner team and designed to help protect your child online.

For parents and carers of young people in upper primary and Year 7

Supporting Healthy Tech Use

As your child transitions into secondary school

Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026

Time: 7.00pm – 7.45pm

Register HERE

As your child moves into high school the influence of peers intensifies and online social connections become increasingly complex, but there is plenty you can do to support them.

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.

April 2026 Vacation Care Program

Enrolments are now open for the Catholic Care April 2026 Vacation Care Program.

Vacation Care offers a wide range of activities tailored to children of different ages, interests and abilities. From exciting local excursions to fun, hands-on experiences, there is something for everyone.

The program provides stimulating and enjoyable activities that support children’s interests and strengths, while also allowing time for rest and leisure throughout the day. More information can be found HERE or email oshc.lindfield@catholiccaredbb.org.au

Siena Catholic College

We are delighted to announce that Catholic Schools Broken Bay is establishing a new K-12 co-educational College in Pymble from 2027. This new College, Siena Catholic College, will be the existing catholic primary school sites of  Our Lady of Perpetual Succour (OLPS), West Pymble, and Sacred Heart, Pymble. The Siena Junior Campus for students in Years K-4 will be located on the West Pymble site, and the Senior Campus for students in Years 5-12, will be located on the Pymble site. There will be a gradual transition to this structure over the next few years, with the first intake of Year 7 students being welcomed to Siena Catholic College in January 2027. By 2030 Siena will be a full K-12 College.

There will be an annual intake of Yr 7 students into Siena Catholic College, and students in our CSBB primary schools will be given preferential consideration for enrolment in Years 7-12. Students completing Year 6 in any of our CSBB primary schools have always had a pathway into St Leo’s Catholic College in Wahroonga and Mercy Catholic College in Chatswood; Siena offers an additional option in response to community feedback about the need for another Catholic College on the North Shore.

Families are warmly invited to attend the Siena Catholic College Open Days in March 2026 to meet key staff, hear about the vision for the new College, and explore the facilities and programs that will be available.

For further information visit the Siena website https://www.sienadbb.catholic.edu.au or email us at sienacatholiccollege@dbb.catholic.edu.au

	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 - Tuesday October 12 to Tuesday December 15

Sun. 15 March	Year 4 Youth Mass 6 pm
Week 8
Mon. 16 March	NAPLAN Language Conventions
Tues. 17 March	NAPLAN - Numeracy test
Wed 18 March	Caritas Crazy Hair Day
Thurs 19 March	Year 2-6 Cross Country at Primula Park

Fri. 20 March	2.10pm Assembly
Sat. 21 March	P&F Trivia Night
Sun. 22 March	10.15am Kindy & Buddies Children's Mass
Week 9
Sun. 29 March	Palm Sunday
Week 10
Tues 31 March	Holy Week Reflection
Thurs 2 April	Playgroup Students last day for Term One

TERM TWO
Week 1
Mon 20 April	Staff Development Day
Tues 21 April	Students commence Term 2
Week 2
Monday 27 April	ANZAC Day
Tues 28 April	North Shore Cross Country
Fri 1 May	Assembly
Week 3
Thurs 7 May	Mothers' Day Mass
Week 4
Mon 11 May	Holy Family Athletics Carnival at Bannockburn Oval
Fri 15 May	Celebrate the Easter Season Mass Assembly
Week 5
Mon 18 May	Come & Try Big School
Wed 20 May	Glow & Grow Years 1-6 and Come & Look at my Work - Kinders
Week 6
Sun 24 May	Synodal Gathering & Pentecost Sunday
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
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.

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