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Dear Families,

I hope everyone had the opportunity to rest and reset over the term break. 

During the break I went away with some friends to Ballarat for a few days. It was cold but a wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends who live in different parts of Victoria.

Family was also a focus over the break so I took my nephew to the MCG to watch his team (Melbourne) beat my team (North Melbourne). We also celebrated my mum and sister's birthdays.

This term is a nine week term and there are still many things to look forward to as a community. One of the most important things is to welcome Miss King back to school on a part time basis for the first few weeks.

• Collingwood Players Visit (Tuesday 22nd July) Years 1 and 2
• Avila College Musical Dress Rehearsal (Wednesday 23rd July) Years 4 and 5
• Confirmation Information Evening (Wednesday 23rd July ) 6pm
• Martial Arts Trial Sessions (Friday 25th July)
• Grandparents/Special Friends Morning (Friday 1st August) 9:15am
• Principal's Day (Friday 1st August)
• Bishop Thinh visiting Confirmation Candidates (Tuesday 5th August)
• 'Together We Walk' (Tuesday 5th August) FIRE Carrier event
• Jump Off Day (Friday 8th August)
• Week of Action Against Bullying (Monday 11th August)
• P&F Trivia Night (Saturday 16th August) Adults Only event
• Year 3&4 Concert (Thursday 21st August)
• Book Week Parade (Monday 25th August) 'Book An Adventure!'
• Sacrament of Confirmation (Friday 29th August) St Patrick's Cathedral 6pm
• Father's Day Stall (Thursday 4th September)
• Father's Day Celebration (Friday 5th September) 9-10:30am
• R U Ok? Day (Thursday 11th September)

During the term I will be attending the National Catholic Education Commission Conference in Cairns. 

With the theme ‘hope, anchored in faith’, the conference will focus on the strategic vision and mission of Catholic Education across three key areas – Faith, Excellence and Access. It will feature a broad range of speakers, presentations and workshops focused on Catholic identity, mission and formation; learning and teaching; leadership and governance; parent engagement; parish and community engagement; resourcing and infrastructure; advocacy and marketing; and more. 

I am also taking Long Service Leave for the last 3 weeks of this term.

Confirmation Information Night

It was pleasing to see our Confirmation candidates and their parents at our information evening last night.

Thank you to Vicky Pejic (Religious Education Leader) and our Year 6 teachers (Becc Lark and Juliette Foenander) for hosting an engaging, prayerful and informative evening.

These evenings provide our families with an opportunity to stop and reflect on treasured memories together (eg. How did your parents choose your first name? Which person in your life shows gifts of the Holy Spirit?)

Please keep these candidates and their families in your prayers as they continue their preparation to receiving this sacrament.

'Step Into Prep' Sessions

We are looking forward to welcoming 3 and 4 year old children to our 'Step into Prep' sessions this term.

These sessions are for all children in the City of Monash. They can come along and experience some of the wonderful opportunities Holy Family School has to offer.

Please let your local kindergartens, family and friends know about this opportunity.

Year 3 and 4 Performance Tickets

It's not long to go before our magnificent students in Years 3 and 4 present their performance of 'Once Upon A Twist' on Thursday 21st August.

Please log on to Operoo to request your tickets (Year 3 and 4 families only).

Collingwood Players Visit

On Tuesday our Year 1 and 2 students had the opportunity to meet and listen to some of the AFL Collingwood team.

The players shared their experiences of winning and losing and how they cope with these scenarios. They explained to our students that each player on the team supports each other even if another player is having a 'bad' day. Pat Lipinski said that they wrapped their arms around each other to show their support.

The players also spoke about the importance of listening to your coach and the umpires.

Our students then posed questions to each of the players. I think one of the best questions was, 'How did you lose to Fremantle?' and one of our Year One students answered this with, 'It's football mate!' This comment made the players laugh.

Essex Heights Juniors 

I was privileged to be invited to the launch of the Essex Heights Juniors 'Indigenous Window Decals' on Saturday 5th July. I was joined by Matt Fregon (Labor Member for the District of Ashwood) and Carina Garland (Federal Member for Chisholm).

It was wonderful to see a couple of our families at this event and join in the celebration with this community. We will continue to investigate ways of strengthening our connections with Essex Heights Juniors. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday

Thank you to our FIRE (Friends Igniting Reconciliation through Education) Carrier students for supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday Mass with our Parish.

It was pleasing to watch these students greet parishioners as they arrived at the church and to listen to them read the Acknowledgement of Country and Prayers of the Faithful.

Semester One Parent/Teacher Conferences

The purpose of parent-teacher conferences is to support student learning by fostering communication and collaboration between parents (or guardians) and teachers. Please find the booking link for our Parent/Teacher Conferences to be held on Thursday 31st July below. 

Students will be dismissed at 1pm on this day. Camp Australia will be available for parents to book in their children from 1pm.

Booking times are from 1:15-8:00pm and conferences are for 15 minutes.

*If you attended a PSG for your child in Term 2, you do not need to book a time.

These conferences will be held in person in the Gathering Space at school.

Booking Link

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/bkyue

Bookings will close on Monday 28th July at 5pm.

2026 Class Placements

Holy Family School is fortunate to have professional and dedicated staff members. Early in Term 3 parents are invited to email 2026 class placement requests to me jdavid@hfmw.catholic.edu.au

Please be aware that not all requests will be met but we will aim to do our best for each student in Years Prep to 6.

Trivia Night School Fundraiser (Christmas Theme)

It's time to find your Christmas attire in preparation for our Annual Trivia Night! We are gathering as a community on Saturday 16th August in the Parish Hall to have fun and raise money for our students. The funds raised will go towards purchasing resources for our students and upgrading our oval.

Grandparents/Special Friends Morning (Save the Date)

Please mark Friday 1st August in your calendar. On this day we will give thanks for our loving grandparents and/or special friends. 

The morning will include classroom time, prayer service and morning tea.

• 8:30 - 9:15am (Cuppa) Gathering Space
•  9:15 - 9:45am (Classroom time) 
• 10 - 10:30am (Prayer Service) Church

Welcome

On behalf of our school community, I would like to welcome Mrs Julianne Kelly to our staff. Julianne is an experienced teacher and Literacy Leader. She will take on the role previously held by Natalie Dib.

Julianne has been working with our school as part of the Reading and Learning Collective so we are fortunate to have her join our Leadership and Teaching Teams.

She will work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week.

Prep 2026 Enrolments

If you have a child ready to start school in 2026 please submit your enrolment form to the office as soon as possible.  We look forward to welcoming your family to Holy Family School in 2026.

Once you have enrolled your child -

• You will be invited to attend and interview with school staff and your child to discuss how to 'best' transition your child to primary school
• Your child will be invited to attend 'Step Into Prep' sessions late in Term 3
• Your child will attend 5 Transition Sessions in Term 4
• You will be invited to attend a Prep Parent Information Session in Term 4
• Your child will meet their Year 5 Buddy at their final Transition Session in Term 4

Open Days

Open Days are held every Tuesday at 9:30am. Please go to our website to book a tour.

Our 2025 School Captains (Micah and Georgia) and Vice Captains (Xavier and Sienna) will support these tours. 

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 find this term's roster for pick up.

2025 School Year Dates

Term Three Important Dates

JULY

Fri 25       Martial Arts Trial Sessions (Prep-Year 3)

Thur 31   Parent/Teacher Discussions (1pm finish for all students)

AUGUST

Fri 1  Grandparents Day

Fri 1  Principals Day

Mon 4  School Closure Day (Review preparation)

Tues 5  Bishop Thinh visiting Confirmation Candidates

Fri 8   Jump Rope for Heart

Mon 11 Week of Action Against Bullying

Fri 15   District Basketball

Sat 16  Holy Family Trivia Night (Adults only)

Sat 16  Confirmation Commitment Mass (5pm)

Sun 17 Confirmation Commitment Masses (8:30am or 10am)

Mon 18  Book Week (Book an Adventure)

Mon 18  National Catholic Education Commission Conference (Julie)

Thur 21  Year 3/4 Concert (Avila College)

Tues 26  Confirmation Reflection D

Wed 27  Deputy Principal Conference

Fri 29  Sacrament of Confirmation (St Patrick's Cathedral) 6pm

SEPTEMBER

Mon 1  Julie on Long Service Leave

Fri 5  Father's Day Stall

Sun 7  Happy Father's Day!

Thur 11  R U OK? Day

Fri 12  District Athletics

Fri 19  Celebrate Term 3 Mass (9:15am)

Fri 19  Final Day of Term 3 (1pm finish)

Enjoy your weekend,

Julie David (Principal)