Current News
Holy Family School
School closure Days this term
November 2nd (staff TIL day)
November 3rd- Melbourne Cup Day
November 13th- Staff Professional Development Day
November 27th- 2027 Planning Day
Dear Parents/Carers,
🌟 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🌟
To our wonderful teaching staff,
We celebrate and thank you for the incredible difference you make in the lives of our students and the wider school community.
Thank you for your dedication, passion and unwavering commitment to nurturing young minds and inspiring a love of learning. Your patience, kindness, encouragement and care help our students grow in confidence, discover their strengths and reach their full potential.
Every day, you go above and beyond to create a welcoming, supportive and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to be their very best.
We are truly grateful for the countless ways you make our school such a special place to learn and grow.
Thank you for all that you do, for the difference you make and for the wonderful teachers you are.
With heartfelt appreciation,Happy World Teachers’ Day! 💛
Although tomorrow, Friday 30th October, is officially 'World Teachers' Day', today our staff were treated to a very special morning tea and bakery gift card organised by the Parents and Friends Team. Thank you- it is much appreciated!
1/2 Camp Day
The Year 1/2s had a wondeful day at Arrabri Lodge on the 16th October. A few snoring children on the bus on the way home, but a great day had by all!
Prep Camp Day
Next Friday 6th November, our Prep students will participate in their camp day at school. The students will join in a Cultural Music incursion, enjoy a delicious lunch, and join in other exciting activities. We can't wait to hear about their camp day!
Mini Vinnies- Operation Safety Blanket
What a wonderful day last Friday that the Year 4s organised for 'Operation Safety Blanket'. The Mini Vinnies team planned and organised many activities for all of the school to enjoy, and collected numerous blankets for donation to St. Vincent de Paul. See the dedicated Mini Vinnies page to read all about it.
Prep Transition
Last night we welcomed our 2027 Prep families at our Prep Information Night. Thank you to Julianne Kelly and Michelle Luong for presenting important information in the areas of Literacy and Maths, and for our four amazing school captains who presented very informative speeches about their experiences at Holy Family. We are enjoying and getting to know our new Preps each and every time they visit us.
Year 6 2027 Jumpers/polos
Information regarding ordering Year 6 2027 jumpers and polo shirts was sent home earlier in the week. There are sample sizes in the admin area to try on before placing orders. Please see details in the flyer attached. Orders close October 30th.
Staffing news
Rebecca Rawlins will be finishing up in mid-late November to begin maternity leave. Lots to prepare before her very special package arrives!
Stephanie Italiano is relocating to regional Victoria at the end of year, and has secured a new position at a new school in Geelong. She is looking forward to starting a new chapter in her life with her soon to be husband!
2027 Classes
Please notify the office if your family will not be returning to Holy Family in 2027.
Planning is well underway for 2027, so it is imperative that we are planning with the correct number of enrolments for next year.
'Principal for the Day'
Next Friday the 6th November we will welcome our very special Principal and Deputy Principal for the day, as a result of the Silent Auction at the Trivia Night last term. Planning began today to set the agenda and job list for Principal Will and Deputy Zoe.
If you can't find me on this day I might be resting at the beach!!!
Looking forward to a great day with them running the school!
2027 Student Leadership
Our Year 5s are currently planning and preparing for the first stage in their leadership applications for 2027 positions. We look forward over the coming weeks to working alongside them in their leadership development.
Swinburne University
Holy Family in partnership with Swinburne Univerisity has once again engaged a Masters of Counselling student to undertake their placement here at Holy Family until the end of the year.
Please read the attached information and complete the consent form if you would like to access this free service. Send this form into the school office once completed. We only have a few more spots available, so it will be on a first in first served basis.
Safety issues- car park
A reminder to all parents and carers that the school carpark is for parish and staff use. If you are volunteering in the school, you are welcome to park for the time that you are helping out.
To ensure the safety of our children, staff and community, please adhere to the following expectations when dropping off or picking up your children through our 'Kiss and drop/pick up' routine.
-maintain a 10km speed limit when travelling through the carpark
-no right hand turn into the school carpark from Stephensons Rd from 8am-9:30am and 2:30-4pm
-no right hand turn from the school carpark into Stephensons Rd from 8am-9:30am and 2:30-4pm
-please read the posters below to ensure you are familiar with the routines
The police will issue fines if right hand turns are made during these times.
Holy Family Playgroup
'Holy Family Playgroup' is continuing!
Please phone our office to book in 9807 3300.
If you have a Working With Children Check and would like to go on a roster to help out please email office@hfmw.catholic.edu.au
Enrol Now
Enrolments for 2027 are strong. Please go to our website and download the enrolment form. Don't miss out!
Soft Plastics Recycling pick up
Thank you to all those families who have already volunteered this year to pick up our soft plastics recycling from school and drop off to the Monash Recycling Depot.
Please see below the roster for Term 4.
Eithne King (Deputy Principal)
Term 4 Dates
*these dates are correct at time of publishing
October
Fri 30 World Teachers Day
November
Mon 2 School Closure day (staff TIL day)
Tues 3 Melbourne Cup day holiday
Thurs 5 Prep excursion
Fri 6 Prep Camp Day (at school)
Tues 10 Prep 2027 transition session 3
Wed 11 Remembrance day
Thurs 12 Visual Arts Showcase
Fri 13 Closure day- staff professional learning
Thurs 19 Prep 2027 transition session 4
Fri 20 Year 6 District Fun Day
Thurs 26 Prep 2027 transition session 5
Fri 27 School closure day- 2027 planning
Mon 30 Swimming program begins (continues until Dec 11)
December
Wed 2 Swimming 'rest' day
Thurs 3 Christmas Carols
Wed 9 Year 6 Graduation
Mon 14 Year 6 Big Day Out
Tues 15 End of year mass 9:30am, 2027 student leadership handover
Wed 16 End of year assembly 11:30am, dismissal 1pm