Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
Pentecost
As we approach the solemn feast of Pentecost, it is a time of reflection and renewal for our school community. Pentecost marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, empowering them to spread the message of love, unity, and faith.
This feast reminds us of the impact that the Holy Spirit can have in our lives. It inspires us to embrace the gifts of wisdom, courage, and understanding. It calls us to reflect on our values, deepen our spiritual connection, and recommit ourselves to living out the teachings of Christ in all that we do. Just as the apostles were filled with wonder and awe, let us too be guided by the Spirit in our actions and words, to create a nurturing and compassionate school community.
Celebrating Success: Progression to Broken Bay Cross Country Carnival
Well done to all of the students who represented Holy Family at the recent North Shore Cross Country event at Pennant Hills. In spite of the wet weather, they demonstrated determination, perseverance and true sportsmanship to complete the soggy course under tough conditions.
Congratulations to Isabella S.C., Rose B., Irwin T., Beatrice M., and Eleanor M., who have showcased outstanding determination and skill in their event. Their remarkable performance has earned them a well-deserved spot in the upcoming Broken Bay Cross Country Carnival. As they prepare for the Broken Bay Cross Country Carnival, let us continue to cheer them on and support their journey towards achieving their personal best. We are immensely proud of them.
Playground Update
Finally, I have some good news regarding the proposed dates for the playground upgrade works at Holy Family.
• DBYD Underground Service scan 21st May 2024
• Temporary Fencing – 31st May 2024
• Installation and Associated works – 3rd June 2024. (approximately 17 Days Installation works)
Please note that the proposed dates can be subject to change with any unpredictable weather patterns or situations.
Pauline Dinale
Principal
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TERM 2 | |
| Week 4 | |
| Sunday 19 May | Confirmation session 1 at 4.45pm |
| Wed. 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 |
| Tuesday 28 May | SPAR - 1.45p |
| Friday 31 May | School Musical in MacKillop Hall 6.00-7:30pm |
| Week 6 | |
| Sunday 2 June | Confirmation session 4 Presentation of Creed 6pm |
| Wednesday 5 June | P&F Forum (F2F & via Teams) 7pm |
| Thursday 6 June | School Tours - 9am |
| 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 (Focus on Music) Winter Sleepout 6pm to 9pm |
| Week 8 | |
| Wednesday 19 June | Confirmation Practice SPARK – Gifted Education – Writing & Drama Day – Stage 2 & 3 Parish Pastoral 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 |
| Tuesday 25 June | School Photos |
| Friday 28 June | Open Classrooms for Grandparents at 9am Grandparents’ Day Mass in Church at 10am Morning tea for Grandparents in MacKillop Hall – Danny Casey CSBB Executive Director (Guest speaker) at 11am |
| Week 10 | |
| Tuesday 2 July | Holy Family: Where Years 5 and 6 Soar to Success! 6.00-7.30pm |
Thursday 4 July | School Tours for prospective parents at 9am 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 some progress, see below items that were achieved:
- Poured upstands on Level 1.
- Installation of all Reinforcement for Level 4 Pour 4 Verticals.
- Completed the Scaffold top up for the Level 5 Pour 1 Slab.
- Completed Formwork for the Level 5 Pour 1 Slab.
Over the coming week we anticipate the below:
- Pouring of the Level 4 Pour 4 Verticals on Saturday 18/05/2024.
- Commence the Reinforcement Install for Level 5 Pour 1 Verticals & Slab.
- Pouring the Level 5 Pour 1 Verticals.
- Pouring the Level 4 Pour 4 Slab on Tuesday 21/05/2024.
