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| Monday 15th September | Clothing Pool, 2.15pm - 3.15pm |
| Wednesday 17th September | Kinder/Year 6 Mass, 9.00am |
| Clothing Pool, 2.15pm-3.15pm | |
| Thursday 18th September | Years 3 and 4 Basketball Gala Day |
| Friday 19th September | Years 5 and 6 Basketball Gala Day |
| Nude Food Friday | |
| Monday 22nd September | Clothing Pool, 2.15pm-3.15pm |
| Confirmation Lesson 1, 6.15pm | |
| Wednesday 24th September | Clothing Pool, 2.15pm-3.15pm |
| Friday 26th September | Nude Food Friday |
| Assembly, 2.10pm | |
| Monday 13th October | Term 4 commences - Full summer uniform to be worn. |
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In all things at Holy Family, Give Thanks.
Mrs Smith
Year 5 Canberra Excursion
Year 5 students from our school have recently undertaken an education tour of the
national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of
educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage, and
democracy.
The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being
able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To
assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is
contributing funding to our school in the amount of $30.00 per student under the
Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is
paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.
Uniform Changeover
Students have the choice to wear their full summer or full winter uniform for the remainder of Term 3. Commencing Monday 13th October, full summer uniform is compulsory.
Lost Property
The Lost Property bins are located at the student entrance in the administration block. Parents are welcome to come to Lost Property to see if they can locate their child's jacket/jumper/coat. At the moment all the clothing in the bins have no names, so cannot be returned. Please feel free to take an item to replace the clothing you have lost.
Please label all items of clothing, especially those that can be easily removed eg hats, jackets, jumpers.
Lunch boxes and drink bottles are often handed in; however, if they are not labelled we keep these for one week before we dispose of them.
Lateness to School
Please be reminded that School begins at 8.45am each day. Students that arrive after 8.45am are marked as a 'partial absence' for the day. If they arrive without an adult, it is put in as an "unjustified" lateness.
Medication Policy for Students
Annual Updates
All medical plans supplied to the school need to be updated annually - ideally at the beginning of each school year.
Asthma and AnaphylaxisIf your child suffers from asthma and/or anaphylaxis, you must provide the school with a current Action Plan signed by your GP.
Asthma Medication
- Children are allowed to carry their asthma medication (e.g., puffers) on their person.
- Additionally, an asthma puffer must be kept in the school’s first aid kit.
- No other medication is permitted to be carried by students.
Prescription Medication
For students who need to take prescription medication during school hours, a “Request for School to Administer Medication” form must be submitted to the office along with the medication.
Daily Absence Procedures
If your child is unwell or will be absent from school for a day, you can advise through 'Attendance' in the Compass App. Alternatively, you can email the school on info@hfidow.catholic.edu.au or telephone the school office.
Extended Absence Procedures
For extended absences (of more than 5 school days), parents must submit the Notification of Extended Absence form online - Extended Absence Online Notification Link, along with relevant documentation. This documentation should include: Dates, locations of travel, purpose and reasons for travel outside school holidays.
If your child is in Year 6 or above, has been Baptised and has received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, they are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Sunday 9th November 2025 at 10:30am & 12:00pm Masses.
Compulsory Sacrament preparation will be held in the parish office at 6.30pm on:
– Monday 22nd September
– Monday 13th October
– Monday 20th October
– Monday 3rd November (rehearsal in the church).
There are two Masses to celebrate the Sacrament of First Holy Communion with limited places at each Mass. We apologise in advance if you do not get your preferred Mass time.
Please visit the Holy Family Church, Ingleburn website to enrol - click on Sacraments and then on "Click Here to Register for Confirmation".
Uniform Shop
The Holy Family Second-hand Uniform Shop will open on Monday and Wednesday from 2.15pm until 3.15pm during the school term
What do we do?
The Holy Family Second-hand Uniform Shop provides the school community the opportunity to purchase good quality second-hand uniforms as a means of cost savings and services to our community.
How to donate?
We gratefully accept clean, and in good condition uniforms, to resell to our school community. Drop off washed uniforms at the front office during school hours or at the Second-hand Uniform Shop on Monday or Wednesday between 2.15pm and 3.15pm.
Second-hand Uniform Shop Location
The Shop is located at the back of the school hall - access is via the security gate.
How to Purchase?
You can purchase in store at the shop. Cash payments only - no EFTPOS.
Free Fun with the Parliament of NSW
Dear Principal,
We would very much appreciate you placing the attached flyer in your school newsletter.
Free family fun at the Parliament of New South Wales
Friday 10 October 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Visit us at Australia’s oldest Parliament as it opens its doors for Family Fun Day, an open day packed with fun educational activities for families with children aged up to 12 years. This year’s highlights include:
- Visiting our heritage chambers
- Playing music and drawing with Blak Douglas
- Having your say in a committee role play
- Travelling through time with historical storytelling
- Making craft animals and objects
- Learning how to vote
- Enjoying live music and engaging with roving historical figures
Discover, learn and have fun at this free one-day-only event!
Parents/carers can learn more and get their free ticket by visiting our website: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/visit/events/Pages/Family-Fun-Day-2025.aspx
Or book directly with Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1329207227599?
If you have any questions, please email dps.education@parliament.nsw.gov.au.
T (02) 9230 2047
Kind regards
Parliamentary Education and Engagement
NSW Parliament