Assistant Principal's Page
Curriculum Reform Staff Development Day
Starting in 2027, teachers will be mandated to teach from new syllabus documents in the following areas -
Science and Technology
Human Society and Its Environment (History and Geography)
Creative and Practical Arts
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
These changes are part of the Curriculum Reform road map set out by the NSW Department of Education and will be fully implemented at Holy Family.
The syllabus documents have been written so as to provide integration, explicit teaching of skills and content and are carefully sequenced for optimum student learning.
Our Staff Development Day on Monday 20th April allowed us to further explore these documents while working with colleagues from other neighbouring Catholic schools.
It was a very productive day with positive feedback from our teachers.
Author Talk at Gordon Library - Tonight
If you are looking for an activity for your children this evening please see the attached flyer from Gordon Library. Popular author Matt Stanton will be presenting.
ICAS Testing
Year 3-6 students will bring home today a letter regarding upcoming ICAS assessments at Holy Family. Please find a digital copy below.
Chess Coaching at Holy Family
Chess coaching has re-commenced for Term 2. If you have not yet enrolled or would like more information, please email Sydney Academy of Chess: sydneyacademy@gmail.com or phone them on: 9745 1170
Scholastic Book Club
Issue 3 will be in your children's bags today. Please order as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Each and every order assists us in purchasing resources for our school library.
Have a lovely weekend
Kind Regards
Sam Edwards
Assistant Principal