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Friday 21st June, 2024 |
Assembly - 2.10pm (Hall) - Yr 6 leading |
Wednesday 26th June, 2024 |
Year 1 & 5 Mass - 9am |
Friday 28th June, 2024 |
Netball Gala Day Reports available to parents |
Week 10 - Monday-Thursday |
Parent Teacher Interviews |
Friday 5th July, 2024 |
LAST DAY OF TERM 2 Assembly - 2.10pm (Hall) Naidoc Week |
Monday 22nd July, 2024 |
PUPIL FREE DAY |
Tuesday 23rd July, 2024 |
STUDENTS RETURN - TERM 3 |
Friday 27th September, 2024 |
LAST DAY OF TERM 3 |
Monday 14th October, 2024 |
PUPIL FREE DAY |
Tuesday 15th October, 2024 |
STUDENTS RETURN - TERM 4 |
Thursday 19th December, 2024 |
LAST DAY OF TERM 4 |
Last Sunday’s Gospel
Last Sunday’s Gospel was the Parable of the Mustard Seed. This parable teaches us about the Kingdom of God. This makes me think that just as seeds grow quietly and steadily (when we water them!), so does God's work in our lives (when we nurture our relationship with Him through prayer, participation in Mass and in how we treat each other). The mustard seed, though the smallest, grows into the largest of garden plants, symbolising how even small acts of faith can lead to great things.
Let us remember patience and faith, especially at this time of the year when there is lots of sickness about and we are a little weary, knowing that our small efforts can contribute to making our community a place of love, hope and peace.
Wellbeing Student Workshops
On Monday and Tuesday of this week, Cameron Brown, from ‘Explore, Discover, Act’ came to Holy Family to lead Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 through different workshops aimed at developing strong social and emotional skills that also develop leadership skills. The workshops delved into crucial themes such as self-efficacy, positive relationships, and a growth mindset. They were highly interactive workshops and the students and staff reported that they were highly engaging and really support the work we are doing here at school in building positive relationships and self esteem.






Kindergarten Enrolments 2025
Miss Laidlaw and I have officially wrapped up Kindergarten interviews for the Kindergarten students of 2025. It has been a pleasure to meet so many families who wish a Catholic Education for their child. Families can expect to hear about their enrolment status at Holy Family during Week 9 of this term. Something that I hear often from parents is what a good name Holy Family has in the local community. I feel blessed to lead such a wonderful school community, with dedicated teachers, engaged students who treat each other with kindness and compassion and supportive parents and carers. It is a privilege and responsibility upon us all to keep the culture and spirit of Holy Family alive and well.
Semester One Reports/Parent Teacher Interviews
As previously mentioned, Semester One Student Reports will be made available via Compass on Friday, June 28th. Parent / Teacher interviews (conferences) are now live through the conferences tab on Compass. Please ensure that you make a booking to hear about the progress your child has made this semester - they have definitely worked hard!
For all things at Holy Family, give thanks!
Mrs Amy Smith
Principal
Belonging in a Connected Community
Belonging in a connected community is very important to us at Holy Family. We work hard to live out our vision to be a welcoming Catholic school community that endeavours to bear Christ to all. We aim to do this through the many opportunities for faith formation, high quality teaching and learning and robust PB4L (positive behaviours for learning) structures that are built on positive relationships and underpinned by Catholic Social Teaching. Our wonderful community celebrations involving our parents and carers, as well as our school’s Parents and Friends all help connect us as a community.
In addition to this, we know that many of our students participate in a number of extra curricular activities outside of school and we would like to celebrate some of these great achievements! These could include achievements in their Parish, music, sport, dance, drama, community service and community awards, to name a few. If your child has recently achieved something in an outside school area, please let us know! Details can be sent to info_holyfamily@dow.catholic.edu.au with the email subject ‘Belonging in a Connected Community’. We can then showcase their achievement in this section of our newsletter.
Audrey Tan - Macarthur Young Champions Award for Leadership
Audrey, one of our School Captains was recently recognised at the Macarthur Young Champions Awards. Audrey won the Junior Leadership category which is a wonderful achievement!
The Young Champions Awards recognise the achievements and dedication of our young people. This recognition is to further fuel that drive within them to provide a brighter future not just for themselves but for the broader community.
Morning Drop-off