Dear Holy Family Parents,

World Teachers’ Day

Today we had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate World Teachers’ Day, a special occasion to recognise and honour the incredible dedication, passion, and professionalism of our teaching staff. Each day, our teachers and staff go above and beyond to inspire, support, and nurture the students in our care. Their commitment to fostering a positive and enriching learning environment is truly the heart of our school community.

On behalf of the entire staff, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our very generous Parents and Friends (P&F) Committee and the wider parent community for organising and providing a scrumptious lunch in celebration of World Teachers’ Day. It was a thoughtful and deeply appreciated gesture that reminded us how fortunate we are to be part of such a supportive and caring school family. Thank you for helping to make World Teachers’ Day so special.

Student Leadership Speeches

This week, we were inspired by the heartfelt speeches delivered by the Year 5 students aspiring to lead in 2026. Each candidate stood before their peers with confidence, sharing their vision for the future and the values they hope to uphold. Their words reflected the essence of our school motto "Strength and Gentleness" as they spoke with conviction, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility. Themes of faith, integrity, and commitment resonated throughout, reminding us of the qualities we seek in our student leaders.

As we move into the next phase of the leadership selection process, students and staff will cast their votes to help determine our future leaders. In addition, candidates will participate in interviews with members of the school’s executive leadership team, offering further opportunity to demonstrate their readiness to serve. We commend all candidates for their courage and dedication, and we look forward to announcing the 2026 student leadership team in the coming weeks.

2026 Kindergarten Orientation

Our recent Kindergarten Orientation Parent Evening was a wonderful opportunity for families to connect, learn, and begin their journey with our school community. Parents had the chance to gain valuable insights into what lies ahead for their children in 2026.

The evening was filled with warmth and excitement, reflecting our school’s commitment to nurturing each child with "Strength and Gentleness". It was wonderful to see families engaging with one another and beginning to build the relationships that will support their children’s growth and learning.

We now look forward to our upcoming Kindergarten Orientation Days, where our newest students will meet their peers and be introduced to their Kindy Buddies—older students who will help guide and support them as they settle into school life. These special days are designed to ease the transition and spark joy and confidence in our future learners.

We can’t wait to welcome our Kindy stars into the classroom and begin this exciting new chapter together.

Colour Fun Run

I am thrilled to give an update on the Colour Fun Run, proudly supported by our amazing P&F Committee as a major fundraising event! A huge thank you to Amanda Hale (mum of Elsey in Year 1) and the dedicated P&F team for their enthusiasm and hard work.

To add to the buzz, there are daily spot prize draws for registered students. Winners are announced over the microphone and get to choose a prize from the spot prize box—creating enormous excitement across the school!

This year’s event promises even more fun with disco moves, tabloid sports, colourful running, and new inflatables. All funds raised will support our Creative Arts programs, including Zing Activ dance lessons and Musica Viva experiences in 2025.

Thank you to all our families for your support. We can’t wait to see the fun unfold on Friday 21st November!

Trivia Night This Saturday!

We can’t wait for the fun to begin this Saturday at our much-anticipated Trivia Night—a fabulous evening of laughter, friendly competition, and community spirit.

Proudly organised by our amazing parent community, this event is a wonderful chance to connect and enjoy some light-hearted fun together. A special thank you goes to Esther Touma and her team of generous parents for their incredible planning and effort behind the scenes. With staff joining in on the night, expect some healthy rivalry and plenty of laughs.

Kindest regards,

Pauline Dinale - Principal

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Parent Engagement Workshop – Building Resilience Together

We are delighted to invite all parents and carers to an upcoming Parent Engagement Workshop, proudly supported by our P&F Committee.

This valuable session will be facilitated by a representative from The Resilience Centre, the home of The Resilience Doughnut—a strengths-based, solution-focused model that supports the development of resilience in children, adolescents, and adults alike.

What you can look forward to:

Understand the key elements that foster resilience
Learn practical strategies to help your child manage challenges with confidence
Discover how to use strengths to thrive through adversity
Explore ways to build on what works well in your child’s life
Develop a more optimistic and solutions-focused mindset
Gain tools to support emotional wellbeing at home and beyond

This interactive workshop is designed to empower families with insights and strategies to strengthen resilience and support your child’s emotional growth.

Workshop Details:

Date: Wednesday, 19 November (Term 4, Week 6)

Time: 6:00–7:30pm

Venue: School Library

Format: In-person session

We warmly encourage all families to attend and look forward to sharing this enriching experience with our school community. Please CLICK HERE to register

Transition to High School Seminar – All Stage 3 Parents Welcome

St Leo’s Catholic College will be hosting a free “Transition to High School” seminar for parents and carers of incoming Year 7, 2026 students — and we are delighted to extend the invitation to all Stage 3 parents who may be interested.

Date: Wednesday, 26 November

Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm

Where: St Leo’s Catholic College

Jacqui Van de Velde, a highly regarded speaker and trainer in wellbeing and resilience (and proud Prouille PEC), who will share valuable insights to help families navigate this important stage with confidence.

Parents and carers of Year 5–6 students enrolled at any high school are warmly invited to attend. To assist us in managing numbers, please register in advance. Parking and entry details are available on the flyer and registration form.

	TERM 4
Saturday 1 November	TRIVIA NIGHT
Week 4
Monday 3 November	Band Demonstration Years 2 - 5 at 2pm
Tuesday 4 November	Kindy Transition morning no. 1 Year 3-6 Touch Footballs Skills Session 3 2.10pm Assembly
Saturday 8 November	5.30pm First Holy Communion at Killara
Week 5
Sunday 9 November	10.15am First Holy Communion at Lindfield
Tuesday 11 November	Remembrance Day 2026 Student Leadership Announcements Year 3-6 Touch Football Skills Session 4 P&F Forum
Wednesday 12 November	North Shore Stage 2 Touch Tag at Koola Park CSBB RE Creative Arts Showcase evening
Friday 14 November	School Disco 5.00-6.30pm Kinder to Year 2 6.30-8.00pm Years 3 to 6
Week 6
Monday 17 November	2026 Student Leadership all positions announced
Tuesday 18 November	Kindy Transition morning no. 2 2.10pm Assembly
Wednesday 19 November	Parent Engagement - Resilience Workshop 6.00pm
Friday 21 November	Colour Fun Run
Week 7
Sunday 23 November	10.15am Welcome to Holy Family Mass
Monday 24 November Tuesday 25 November	2026 Swimming Carnival - Lane Cove Aquatic Centre 2026 Kindy Transition whole group
Friday 28 November	Volunteers Thank You Morning Tea Stage 3 students - lunchtime at Primula Park
Week 8
Sunday 30 November	Advent Begins Christmas Pudding Making "Stir it Up"
Tuesday 2 December	2.10pm Assembly
Friday 5 December	Christmas Concert Semester Two school reports
Sat. 6 & Sun 7 December	Band Camp at Galston
Week 9
Friday 12 December	1pm Year 6 Graduation Mass & celebration
Week 10
Monday 15 December	Holy Family's Got Talent Show
Tuesday 16 December	9am Meet the Teacher for 2026 Year 6 Special Outing to the movies
Wednesday 17 December	9am End of Year Mass Students last day for 2025
Thursday 18 December	Staff Development Day (Pupil free)

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