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| Monday 4th August | Primary Religious Literacy Assessment (Year 4) |
| Clothing Pool, 2.15-3.15pm | |
| ICAS Digital Technologies | |
| Tuesday 5th August | ICAS Writing |
| Wednesday 6th August | Clothing Pool, 2.15-3.15pm |
| Thursday 7th August | School Photographs- Full winter uniform |
| Friday 8th August | St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Feast Day - Liturgy 2.00pm - Hall |
| Western Region Athletics | |
| Nude Food Friday | |
| Monday 11th August | Bullying No Way Week |
| Clothing Pool, 2.15-3.15pm | |
| Tuesday 12th August | Year 6 Mass with the Bishop - Eaglevale |
| ICAS English | |
| Wednesday 13th August | Clothing Pool, 2.15-3.15pm |
| Year 5 Canberra | |
| Thursday 14th August | Year 5 Canberra |
| Friday 15th August | Feast of the Assumption (Whole School Mass) |
| Nude Food Friday | |
| P&F Disco - Infants, 5.00-6.30pm - Primary, 7.00-8.30pm | |
| Monday 18th August | ICAS Science |
| Clothing Pool, 2.15-3.15pm | |
| Tuesday 19th August | Athletic Selection Trials |
| ICAS Spelling | |
| Wednesday 20th August | Year 4 & Year 2 Grade Mass, 9.00am |
| Clothing Pool, 2.15-3.15pm | |
| Thursday 21st August | Book Week Parade |
| Friday 22nd August | Year 4 UOW Science Excursion |
| P&F Meeting | |
| Nude Food Friday | |
| Monday 25th August | ICAS Mathematics |
| Clothing Pool, 2.15-3.15pm | |
| Wednesday 27th August | Year 1 and Year 5 Grade Mass, 9.00am |
| Thursday 28th August | Soccer Gala Day |
| Friday 29th August | Stage 2 Parent Forum |
| Nude Food Friday |
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| Assembly, 2.10pm |
Reflection
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In all things at Holy Family, Give Thanks.
Mrs Smith
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 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.
School Photographs
School photographs will be taken in Term 3, on Thursday 7th August. Full winter uniform is to be worn. Envelopes, for ordering, and sibling photograph envelopes, will be sent home shortly.
Winter Appeal
Final words .....
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.
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 phone 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.
Opal Card Reminder
We would like to remind students and staff of the importance of carrying and correctly tapping on their Opal cards when using public transport services.
Recent observations continue to show low compliance rates among some student passengers, which impacts our ability to accurately monitor patronage and ensure adequate service delivery. Your continued support in reinforcing the following key messages to students is appreciated:
- Students must carry their Opal card at all times when using public transport.
- Opal cards should be tapped on and off for every journey.
- Tap-on data helps assess demand and plan reliable school bus services.
We kindly ask that this reminder be communicated to students during roll call or via the school newsletter. If you would like support materials or posters to assist, we’re happy to provide them.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership.
Kind regards,
Hamish Fraser
Regional Manager – Region 2 & 3 - Transit Systems NSW
Council of Catholic School Parents
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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.