Dear Parents and Carers,

What an amazing week we’ve had at Holy Family!

We were thrilled to host the SPARK Art Day, welcoming high-performing Stage One students from five North Shore schools. The day was a celebration of creativity, learning and collaboration. It was truly a joy to see our young artists engaged in their work. A sincere thank you to Mrs Dickinson and Mrs Overton for their outstanding organisation and dedication in making the day such a success.

Our Open Day was another highlight, with many new families visiting our school. We are so very proud of our Year 6 students, whose leadership and hospitality were greatly appreciated as they guided families throughout the school. A huge thank you to Di, Mita and Seiichi who gave their time so generously to answer the many questions.

We also celebrated the Holy Family Public Speaking Competition, which showcased the incredible talent and courage of our students. With 13 finalists across Stage One, Stage Two, and Stage Three, the event was a reminder of the importance of student voice and expression. Congratulations to all participants—you were amazing!

We finished the week with a very special Mass to celebrate St Mary of the Cross, a time of reflection and spiritual connection for our community. Sincere thanks to Father Thomas for sharing his wisdom and presence, and to Mrs Dalle-Nogare, Mrs Stella, and our wonderful Year Three students for their thoughtful preparation and reverent participation.

Thank you to our staff, students, and families for your continued support and involvement.

Art Show & Fair

After careful consideration, we have made the decision not to run the Lindfield Art Show this year. This was not an easy choice, but due to a number of factors—including limited resources—we believe it is the most sustainable path forward.

That said, we are incredibly excited to begin planning for a very special milestone: the 50th Lindfield Art Show in 2026! This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the rich history of creativity and community that the Lindfield Art Show represents.

To help bring this vision to life, we are now seeking Expressions of Interest from parents and carers who would like to be part of the 50th Anniversary Art Show Committee. If you are interested in joining this dynamic and creative team, please email the school office on hfl@dbb.org.au.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. We look forward to creating something truly memorable together.

Kindest regards,

Pauline Dinale

Principal

Father's Day Art Competition 2025 | Lindfield Chamber of Commerce

The Annual Father's Day Art Competition is back — and we’re inviting all students to take part!

This cherished community event is a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate their fathers or grandfathers through creative expression. Generous local businesses in Lindfield are once again donating fabulous prizes for the winners, and all artwork will be proudly displayed in local shop windows for the entire community to enjoy.

How to Enter:

Create a Portrait:
Each student is invited to paint or draw a portrait of their father or grandfather.
Label Your Artwork
On the back of the portrait include your name, class, age, and school
Submit by the Deadline Portraits are due Friday 15th August
Hand them into our school office.

Judging & Prizes:

Artwork will be judged, and winners will be announced at the end of August.
Winning entries will receive fantastic prizes donated by Lindfield businesses.
All portraits will be on display in participating Lindfield shop windows until Monday 7th September.

After the Competition:

Portraits, along with any prizes won, will be delivered back to your school after the display period.

School Reviews

We are excited to invite you to share your honest feedback about Holy Family. Your experience means a lot to us, and we would love to hear how our school has helped your children grow, learn, and become independent, as well as how we have fostered a sense of community, belonging, and support for your family.

2025 Term Dates

TERM 3
Week Three
Wednesday 6 August	SPARK - Art Day
Thursday 7 August	Open Day 9.00-10.00am Holy Family Public Speaking Finals at 11.30am
Friday 8 August	St Mary of the Cross Liturgy at 9.00am
Week Four	BOOK WEEK
Mon.11th -15th August	ICAS English test
Tuesday 12 August	Stage 2 Netball Gala Day
Wednesday 13 August	Book Week Performance 9am and Parade 11.30am
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 at Holy Family
Thursday 21 August	Kindergarten excursion to Golden Ridge Farm
Week Six	SCIENCE WEEK
Mon. 25th -29th August	Mathematics ICAS test
Sunday 24 August	10.15am Family Mass
Week Seven	WELLBEING & NAIDOC WEEK
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
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
Tuesday 23 September	Zing Activ Dance performance (Kinder to Year 6)
Thursday 25 September	Zing Activ Interschools Competition (Years 3-6) 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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