Dear Holy Family Parents and Carers,

Welcome Back to Term 4!

I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable break, and you’re all ready for the exciting term ahead. This term promises to be filled with wonderful learning opportunities, engaging activities, and community events as we move toward the end of the school year.

With the fresh updates to our school facilities, including the new carpet and vinyl flooring, the school looks fantastic and is ready for action. I encourage everyone to make the most of this final term—whether it’s through academic progress, involvement in school programs, or building friendships.

Welcome to the Kotaki family, Jun in Year 3 and Ryushiro in Year One! Welcome also to Jayden Hu in Year Two. It's wonderful to have new students join our school community. I know you will make these students, and their families feel very welcome.

Year 1 - Ryushiro Kotaki

Year 2 - Jayden Hu

Year 3 - Jun Kotaki

During the break, we celebrated two wonderful weddings. Congratulations to Ruth Bartos, our wonderful sports teacher on her recent wedding to Matteo. She will return to Holy Family on Friday the 25th as Mrs Coco. Our second wedding, Ryan Lockard from Catholic Care OOSH and Sarah were married last week. We wish Ruth, Ryan and their spouses abundant blessings as they embark on their new journeys together. We may have a baby before Friday!

We are thrilled to announce that Chris Knapman and his wife Nancy welcomed a beautiful baby boy Rhys Craig into the world on Monday. Congratulations to the Knapman family on this joyous occasion. We wish them all the happiness and blessings as they begin this new chapter in their lives.

Zing Activ Interschools Challenge – A Huge Success!

Recently, 76 students from Year 3 to Year 6 participated in the Zing Activ Interschools Dance Challenge at Homebush, and it was an absolute fabulous time! The energy and excitement were contagious as our students showcased their fantastic dancing skills, teamwork, and enthusiasm. Everyone had a brilliant time, and it was wonderful to see the joy on their faces.

A special congratulations to our incredible teachers, who took part in the Teachers' Dance Competition and emerged as champions! What a fantastic effort! The teachers' win added to the fun and spirit of the night. Well done to all our students, staff, and families for making this event such a memorable experience!

Facilities Update – New Carpet and Vinyl Installation

I am excited to share that during the recent school holidays, we completed some much-needed facilities upgrades. New carpet and vinyl flooring have been installed across various classrooms, library and the administration areas giving our learning spaces a fresh, vibrant feel. These updates are part of our ongoing commitment to providing a clean, organised environment for our students and staff.

The new flooring not only enhances the look of the school but also improves safety and comfort for everyone. A big thank you to our CSBB maintenance team for ensuring the work was completed on time, ready for the start of Term 4!

CSPA Student Wellbeing and Learning Survey

CSPA (Catholic Schools Parents Australia) is looking forward to hearing from parents with children at Catholic Schools: pre-primary, primary and secondary schools.

This CSPA national survey aims to collect evidence from a broad sample of parents/carers of children attending Catholic schools in Australia about existing and emerging affirmations and/or challenges they may have in relation to their child/children’s wellbeing and learning.

To have your say click: https://unesurveys.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d5a7NXLpTKbNAtE

Pauline Dinale

Principal

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	Term 4
Sunday 20 October	Synodal Gathering - Pastoral Discernment 11.15am -1.30pm
Wednesday 23 October Saturday 26 October	Kindergarten 2025 Parent evening 6.00pm Sacramental "Gift of Love" cross decorating with parents of First Holy Communion candidates 2-5 pm in school library
Tuesday 29 October	Years 3,4,5 & 6 Netball Program
Friday 1 November	All Saint's Day Mass at 10:00am - All parents/guardians invited
Sunday 3 November	9.00am First Holy Communion at Killara
Wednesday 6 November	Kindy Transition 2025 No. 1 P&F Forum & AGM 7.00pm
Thursday 7 November	Stage 3 Surf Education Coffee Connect at 8.30 am Moore Cafe West Lindfield
Saturday 9 November	6.00pm First Holy Communion at Lindfield
Sunday 10 November	10:15am First Holy Communion at Lindfield
Monday 11 November	Remembrance Day Liturgy at 11:00am
Tuesday 12 November	Colour Fun Run
Wednesday 13 November Thursday 15 November	2025 Kindy Transition No. 2 RE Competition Showcase at Hornsby RSL SPAR in Prayer Room for parents 8.45 - 9.15 a
Sunday 17 November	Presentation of First Holy Communion at Mass
Wednesday 20 November	Kindy Transition 2025 Whole Group Senior students cake stall for Vinnie's Hampers
Sunday 24 November	Welcome to Kindy 2025 Mass & Morning Tea 10.15am
Tuesday 26 November	Year 5 Walk with Jesus Retreat
Friday 29 November	Christmas Around the World Parish/School Christmas Concert
Sunday 1 December	Advent begins Vinnies Brekky Van at Central (parents/parish team)
Wednesday 3 December	Stage 3 Netball Gala Day
Thursday 4 December	Year 5 students Leadership speeches for 2025 positions
Friday 6 December	Year 6 Graduation Mass & High Tea 1.30pm Stage 2 Netball Gala Day
Monday 9 December	Meet the Teacher for 2025 classes
Tuesday 10 December	Stage 3 Excursion to the zoo
Friday 13 December	Stage 3 Christmas Cheer visit to the nursing home
Tuesday 17 December	Holy Family Talent Quest
Wednesday 18 December	Advent Mass 10am Disco & pizza whole school Term 4 concludes for students
Thursday 19 December	Staff Development Day

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Coles Development

Due to the inclement weather the dismantling of the crane will now take place on Saturday 26th October.

Last week the site has made some progress, see below items that were achieved.

Complete Works to the Western Elevation
Stripped the Scaffold on the South Elevation
Continue the stud and track for 4 B
Continue with the Sandstone install of Southern & Eastern Elevation
Continue with Level 3 Sheeting
Continue with the Level 3 Unit Works
Stripped the scaffold on the Western Elevation

Over the coming week we anticipate the progress of the below.

Commence the Ceilings in Level 3
Continue with the Internal Stud and Track for Level 4
Continue the rendering to the façade on all elevations
Continue with the Level 1 Waterproofing
Commence the Level 2 Unit Works
Progressing with the Level 3 Ceiling Works
Commence the waterproofing to the planter boxes and roofs
Hebel install for Level 4 Tower B
Commence the installing sliding doors to Level 1
Commence the scaffolding removal throughout the podium
Commence the waterproofing to the Level 2 Planter Boxes and Level 2 Wet Areas.
Continue of windows install on level 2 & Level 3
Commence Joinery to level 1 Kitchens
Hebel continuing level 4B
Rough-in in 4A
Continue the painting to the façade on all elevations
Commence the balustrade install throughout the Podium and Level 4 areas.

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