Dear Holy Family Parents,

Staffing Update

It is with mixed feelings that I share that Mrs Dalle‑Nogare will be taking Long Service Leave during Terms 3 and 4 this year. This is a well‑deserved break after more than 40 years of dedicated and generous service in Catholic Education, and we are delighted that she will have this opportunity to rest and recharge.

During this time, Miss Isabelle Harrison and Mr Ian Leach will be the Year 4W teachers. Both teachers are highly qualified and experienced educators who are very familiar with our school. They already know many of our students and school routines, which will support a smooth and positive transition. Mrs Simon will continue working at Holy Family one day per week in an Executive Release capacity, supporting Mrs Stella. We will ensure that this transition is managed carefully, with minimal disruption to student learning and continuity of experience.

We thank Mrs Dalle‑Nogare for her ongoing commitment and contribution to our school community and look forward to acknowledging her service before she begins her leave.

Mrs Trudi Webb will be commencing her maternity leave from next week. Trudi joined Holy Family at the beginning of this year in the role of Coding Teacher and in an Executive Release capacity. We thank her for her wonderful contribution to our school and wish her every blessing and joy as she prepares to welcome her baby.

We are pleased to advise that Mrs Kylie Norburn will commence at Holy Family next week in the role of Coding Teacher. Kylie brings with her strong experience in coding and STEM education, and we look forward to welcoming her to our school community.

Holy Family School Sports Committee

As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, we are exploring the possibility of establishing a School Sports Committee to support and strengthen the growing sporting culture within our school community. Thank you to the two parents who have already generously volunteered their time to be part of this exciting initiative.

The committee will act in an advisory capacity, supporting the school in planning and reviewing sporting events such as carnivals, gala days and competitions. It will bring together school leaders, staff, parents and student voice to help ensure inclusive, well‑organised and meaningful sporting opportunities for all students. Meetings will take place once a term.

If you are passionate about sport and would like to be involved, please let me know. pauline.dinale@dbb.catholic.edu.au

Kindergarten 2027 – Sibling Applications are OVERDUE!

Download and complete the Enrolment Application Form and submit with supporting documentation directly to hfl@dbb.org.au.

This information is essential in helping us plan ahead and determine sibling placements before offers are made to new families.

	Term Two - Tuesday 21 April to Thursday July 2
	Term Three - Tuesday July 21 to Thursday September 24
	Term Four - Monday October 12 to Tuesday December 15
TERM 2
Sat 30 May	Open Day 10am - 12pm
Week 7	WELLBEING WEEK
Tues 2 June Wed 3 June Thurs 4 June	CAPA group Musical Performance ‘Treachery at Traitors’ Quay’ in MacKillop Hall at 2pm - Postponed Tai Chi at 8:40am on the playground Parent Workshop - Understanding Reports
Fri 5th June	Grandparents' Day Bring a Teddy or Soft Toy to School for our Movie Afternoon
Week 8

Mon 8 June	Kings Birthday Public Holiday
Wed 10 June	Years 5 and 6 Musical performance ‘Alice’ 2pm in MacKillop Hall
Th 11 June	Stage 3 Gold Day
Fri 12 June	2.10pm Assembly
Week 9
Tues 16 June	Stage 3 North Shore Soccer Gala day at Koola Park
Fri 19 June	Semester One Reports
Week 10	PARENT/ TEACHER CONFERENCES (Kinder to Year 6)
Tues 23 June	Stage 2 North Shore Soccer Gala day at Koola Park
Fri 26 June	School Disco
Week 11
Thurs 2 July	Students last day for Term 2
Fri 3 July	Whole of System - Staff Development Day

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

P & F