End of Term One Message

As we approach the end of Term One, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the many blessings of the term.

This term has been filled with achievements, growth, and memorable experiences. Our students have shown dedication to their studies, participated enthusiastically in extracurricular activities, and demonstrated kindness and respect towards one another. I congratulate every student for their hard work and positive contributions to our Holy Family school community.

When I look back at the term calendar, it is easy to see that Holy Family students and teachers have been busily engaged in their learning and teaching. In the past 10 weeks our school community has been involved in: Kindy Best Start, Feast of Saint Brigid, Parent Information night, Meet the Teacher Interviews, Opening School Commissioning Liturgy, Social Justice “Rice Day”, Leadership Camp, Swimming Carnivals, Holy Week Prayer reflections, NAPLAN tests, SRC meetings, St Brigid’s group meetings, Open Days and Nights, Reconciliation, Cross Country Trials, Band, Strings, Wellbeing Week and Picnic Day, Soccer skills, SPARK – Gifted Enrichment Days, Family masses, Musical Showcases, CAPA “Aladdin Trouble: performance, Running Club, Coding Club and many, many more.

I would like to especially thank our wonderful staff who have been outstanding in creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Their commitment to excellence, creativity in teaching, and unwavering support for our students have been truly inspiring.

In speaking to children, parents and teachers, I think the two-week break will be gratefully enjoyed as a time for some rest, some recreation and a more relaxed daily schedule. I pray that every family gets some quality holiday family time together. We look forward to welcoming the children back to school for Term 2 on Tuesday 30 April.

Looking ahead, Term Two promises to be filled with exciting opportunities for learning, growth, and collaboration. We have exciting events, projects, and initiatives planned, and I am confident that together, we will continue to achieve great things. I have attempted to capture the important calendar events for Term 2 below.

SPARK - "Supporting Potential Among Remarkable Kids"

SPARK is a project set to cater for high ability and or gifted students within a domain that they have a proven record of achievement in. The project is called SPARK – Supporting Potential Among Remarkable Kids.

This week, five of our Stage 2 and 3 students participated in an engaging Maths Day filled with fun and thought-provoking activities at Prouille Catholic School, Wahroonga. From captivating math games to stimulating logic puzzles and open-ended tasks, this event has ignited curiosity and fostered critical thinking skills. This was a fantastic opportunity for students to explore the wonders of Mathematics in a dynamic and supportive environment. The collaboration was amazing!

Staff Development Day - Monday 29th April 2024

Please be advised there is a Staff Development Day (pupil free) on Monday 29th April (First Monday of Week 1 Term 2). Please make a note in your diaries.

Pauline Dinale

Principal

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Enrolments for Kindergarten 2025

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Week 1	TERM 2
Sunday 28th April	School Leaders and Mrs Overton to attend - ANZAC service ~ Anglican Church of St John the Evangelist, Gordon
Monday 29 April	Staff Development Day Curriculum Reform
Tuesday 30 April	Students commence Term 2 11.30am Anzac Day Liturgy in MacKillop Hall (Seniors to lead) No Whole School Assembly
Thursday 2 May	9am School Tours for prospective parents 5pm Parent Workshop for classroom helpers (via Teams)
Friday 3 May	8.40am Parent Workshop for classroom helpers (in the library) 9am Come & Try Big School for preschool children. 10am Easter School Mass
Week 2
Sunday 5 May	10.15am Mass and 11am-2pm Parish Synodal Gathering
Tuesday 7 May	2.15pm Assembly – Guest speaker Paul Fletcher MP Federal Member for Bradfield
Wednesday 8 May	7.30am Mother's Day Breakfast 9am Mother’s Day Liturgy in the Church
Thursday 9 May	Cross Country North Shore Cluster Carnival Principal & REC Spiritus Retreat
Friday 10 May	Principal & REC Spiritus Retreat
Week 3
Wednesday 15 May	Confirmation parent meeting 7-9pm
Friday 17 May	Pentecost Mass in Church10am 17/5 to19/5 Venio
Week 4
Sunday 19 May	Confirmation session 1 - 5:30pm
Wednesday 22 May	SPARK – Gifted Education Maths Day at St Ives for Stage 2 & 3
Thursday 23 May	Clergy Systems Day
Friday 24 May	North Shore -Debating Our Lady Help of Christians Liturgy at 11.35am in MacKillop Hall
Sunday 26th May	Family Mass Holy Family Church 10:15am
Week 5
Sunday 26 May	Confirmation sessions 2 & 3
Friday 31 May	6-7:30pm School Soiree & Musical in MacKillop Hall Students’ Art Show
Week 6
Sunday 2 June	Confirmation session 4 Presentation of Creed 6pm
Wednesday 5 June	7pm P&F Forum (F2F & via Teams)
Thursday 6 June	9am School Tours
Friday 7 June	K-Year 6 School Athletics Carnival at Bannockburn Oval, Pymble
Week 7	Wellbeing Week
Monday 10 June	King’s Birthday Public Holiday
Wednesday 12 June	Stage 3 Netball Gala Day Confirmation Practice
Thursday 13 June	Wellbeing Student Vertical Groups
Friday 14 June	Stage 2 Netball Gala Day Stage 3 Debating Come & Try Big School for preschool children 9am Winter Sleepout 6pm to 9pm
Week 8
Wednesday 19 June	Confirmation Practice SPARK – Gifted Education – Writing & Drama Day – Stage 2 & 3 7pm Parish Council meeting
Friday 21 June	Wet weather Athletics Carnival Back-up Day Reports to parents Debating Stage 3 Confirmation -5pm Immaculate Heart of Mary, Killara -7pm Holy Family, Lindfield
Week 9
Mon. 24 - Friday 27 June	Parent & Teacher Interviews Week
Tuesday 25 June	School Photos
Friday 28 June	9am Open Classrooms for Grandparents 10am Grandparents’ Day Mass in Church 11am Morning tea for Grandparents in MacKillop Hall – Danny Casey CSBB Executive Director (Guest speaker)
Week 10
Thursday 4 July	9am School Tours for prospective parents Term 2 concludes for students.
Friday 5 July	Staff Development Day – all CSBB schools “Towards 2025”
Term 3 Tuesday 23 July	Students resume for Term 3

2024 Important Dates

Term 1
Monday 15th April – Sunday 28th April	School Holidays
Term 2
Tuesday 30th April	Term 2 Starts
Thursday 4th July	Term 2 Ends
Monday 8th July – Sunday 21st July	School Holidays
Term 3
Tuesday 23rd July	Term 3 Starts
Thursday 26th September	Term 3 Ends
Monday 30th September – Sunday 13th October	School Holidays
Term 4
Monday 14th October	Term 4 Starts
Wednesday 18th December	ADVENT Mass and Last Day for students

Coles Development Update

Last week the site has made a significant progress, see below items that were achieved:

Poured the Level 3 Pour 2 Slab.
Completed a Scaffold top up around the Towers A & B for all elevations.
Commenced the Level 4 Pour 3 Deck.

Over the coming week we anticipate the below:

Pouring of the Level 3 Pour 4 Verticals on Thursday 11/04/2024.
Pouring the Level 1 Ramp on Tuesday 09/04/2024.
Pouring the Level 3 Pour 4 Slab on Saturday 13/04/2024.

Tuckshop

Thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers!