Dear Holy Family Parents,

St Brigid’s Day and Commissioning Mass

Our school community gathered together today to celebrate St Brigid’s Day and our Commissioning Mass, a beautiful opportunity to begin the year together in prayer and faith.

Inspired by the life of St Brigid and our school motto of Strength and Gentleness, we reflected on how these values guide the way we learn, lead and care for one another. Our Mass theme, “Share the Light of Jesus,” reminded us of our call to live with kindness, courage and compassion in all that we do.

We were delighted to welcome our Kindergarten students to their first school Mass, marking an important milestone in their journey at Holy Family. We also formally commissioned our Year 6 leaders, who have an important role this year as role models and Kindergarten Buddies, supporting and guiding our youngest students with care and responsibility.

I would like to sincerely thank our dedicated staff for their commitment to our students and to our shared mission. Your daily work in nurturing learning, faith and wellbeing truly reflects the values of our school.

Unfortunately, Father Colin was unable to join us for mass due to an important family commitment. We are very grateful to Father David Ranson, Vicar General, for generously taking time from his busy schedule to preside at Mass, allowing us to celebrate together in a Eucharistic liturgy. Thank you also to Mrs Stella for her care and preparation in making the Mass such a meaningful celebration.

We thank our parents, families and parish community for their ongoing support and partnership. Together, we look forward to a year grounded in faith, guided by strength and gentleness, and committed to sharing the light of Jesus in all that we do.

Welcome to Kindergarten 2026

Our Holy Family school community was filled with excitement as we welcomed our Kindergarten students on their very first day of school last Friday. This year, we are delighted to have two Kindergarten classes with a total of 44 students, all beginning an important and memorable learning journey.

The first day was full of new experiences — meeting teachers, making new friends, exploring classrooms and learning routines. Our Kindergarten students showed great courage and enthusiasm as they settled into school life, and it was wonderful to see their growing confidence throughout the day.

A highlight was the support provided by our Stage 3 buddies, who were just as excited as the Kindergarten students themselves. Our Year 5 and Year 6 students take their roles seriously, offering guidance, reassurance and friendship. Their care and enthusiasm helped our youngest learners feel safe, welcomed and supported from the moment they arrived.

The buddy program is a valued part of life at Holy Family. It reflects our school values of Strength and Gentleness, as our older students lead by example, showing responsibility, kindness and service. These early connections help build a strong sense of belonging and community across the school.

I would like to thank our Kindergarten teachers and support staff for their care, preparation and warmth. Their dedication ensures that our students and families feel confident and supported as they begin their journey with us.

To our Kindergarten families, thank you for the trust you place in our school. We look forward to partnering with you as your children grow, learn and thrive at Holy Family.

It has been a wonderful start to the year, and we look forward to many more moments of learning, friendship and joy as our newest students continue to settle into school life.

Meet the Teacher Conferences – Week 4 commencing Monday 16 February

A valuable opportunity for parents to meet one-on-one with teachers to discuss your child’s hopes, goals, strengths, and any important information you would like to share.

We encourage all families to remain actively involved in school life and to take advantage of the many opportunities to engage with our community.

Sibling Enrolments for Kindy 2027

Enrolments for Kindergarten 2027 have now begun! If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in 2027, we ask that you please complete the form HERE.

It is important for us to know how many siblings to expect before places are offered to new families.

Please ensure the form is completed by Friday, 20 February.

If you have any questions, please contact hfl@dbb.org.au.

Kindy and New Families Welcome BBQ

We are excited to invite all Kindy and New Families to join us for a Welcome BBQ on Friday, February 20, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for an evening filled with great food, fun, and community spirit. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to connect, meet one another, and build relationships as we prepare for an exciting school year ahead.

RSVP Here:

	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 Wednesday December 15
Week 3
Monday 9 Feb	Stage 3 Leadership Day with Cameron Brown
11 to 13th Feb	Stage 3 Leadership camp to Narrabeen Sport & Recreation
Thursday 12 Feb	Coffee Connect at Ciao Down Pacific Hwy Lindfield 8.15 am onwards
Friday 13 Feb	Maxi the Therapy dog to visit 8.10am
Week 4	Meet the Teacher Week
Tuesday 17 Feb	Stage 3 Homework Club commences
Wed. 18 Feb	(Years 3-6) Ash Wednesday Mass & Liturgy (K-Year 2)
Thursday 19 Feb	Altar Server Training 3.00 - 4.30 pm
Friday 20 Feb	CENSUS 2.10pm Assembly 5pm Welcome BBQ - Kindy & new families
Week 5	Wellbeing Week
Wednesday 25 Feb	Gymnastics commences Caritas "We're crazy for Caritas" 7pm P&F Forum
Thursday 26 Feb	"Take 5" 5 minutes of meditation for families at 8.25 am each month Wellbeing Day
Week 6
Mon. 2 March	Harmony Day
Tues. 3 March	North Shore Swimming Carnival
Wed. 4 March	Open Day Caritas Crazy Glasses Day
Thurs. 5 March	Playgroup 8.45 - 10 am
Friday 6 March	9am Lenten Mass 2.10pm Assembly
Sat. 7 March	Reconciliation Celebration 1pm & 3pm at Killara
Week 7
Mon. 9 March	Holy Family Cross Country
Tues. 10 March	Broken Bay Swim Carnival
Wed. 11 March	NAPLAN Writing test - Year 3 & 5
Thurs. 12 March	NAPLAN - Reading test Coffee Connect from 8.15 am Ciao Down Lindfield
Fri.13 March	Caritas Crazy Sock Day
Sun. 15 March	Year 4 Youth Mass 6 pm
Week 8
Mon. 16 March	NAPLAN Language of Conventions test
Tues. 17 March	NAPLAN - Numeracy test
Wed 18 March	Caritas Crazy Hair Day

Fri. 20 March	2.10pm Assembly
Sun. 22 March	10.15am Kindy & Buddies Children's Mass
Week 9
Sat. 28 March	P&F Trivia Night
Sun. 29 March	Palm Sunday
Week 10
Thurs 2 April	Playgroup Holy Week Reflection Students last day for Term One

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

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