Sacrament of Confirmation

The online enrolment form and information regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation is now available on the parish website https://www.hfi.org.au/2023/07/06/sacrament-confirmation-2023-enrolment-form/

Preparation sessions will begin on 9th October as follows;

9 October 2023 6:30pm     Session 1
16 October 2023 6:30pm   Session 2
23 October 2023 6:30pm   Session 3
30 October 2023 6:30pm   Session 4
6 November 2023 6:30pm  Session 5/Rehearsal

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in our parish on Sunday 12 November 2023 at 10:30am & 12:00pm.

Mrs Daniella Thompson

Religious Education Coordinator

Welcome to this year’s celebration for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation which begins the Season of Creation. The Season of Creation goes from September 1 to October 4, uniting the entire Christian family across the world in a celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. This year, the theme for the Season of Creation is:  Let justice and peace flow and is inspired by the words of the prophet Amos: “Let justice flow on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream” (the prophet Amos 5:24).

As followers of Christ from around the globe, we share a common call to care for creation. We are co-creators and part of all that God has made. Our wellbeing is interwoven with the wellbeing of the Earth.

Some activities our school will be participating in will be:

• School liturgy to begin the Season of Creation

• Being grateful for creation through prayer

• Watering of our trees and gardens

• Beginning our Creation units in Religious Education within the school

• Looking after aspects of creation that we have in our school community

• Reflecting on creation through meditation

• Spending time in nature

• Thinking about what we can do as individuals to look after our World

Here are some things you could do at home within your families or communities:

• Go to Mass/Church

• Being grateful for creation through prayer

• Enjoying some physical activities in our outdoor environments

• Plant a garden or a tree

• Do some gardening

• Spending time with nature as a family or community

What are you going to do for Care of Creation?

Mrs Rebecca Roberts

Please join us on Monday 4th Setpember at 9.15pm for our Book Week Parade

PB4L Focus - New Playground

Our current focus is how students can be safe, respectful and responsible when playing on the new ‘Playground Equipment’ playground. Teachers have taken students out to the new playground to teach them how to use each piece of equipment correctly. Students were also reminded of the importance of taking turns on the different parts of the equipment, as well as being patient when waiting for your turn. 

Soccer Gala Day

The Soccer Gala Day was a fun, entertaining and inspiring experience for Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. This event was on Friday the 28th of July.  The Catholic schools in the Wollongong Diocese all partook in this occasion and the schools played each other in a friendly environment.

Though our school team lost a few and won a few it was a great privilege to represent our school in the Soccer Gala Day. Many people, though they have never played soccer before, played a part in this Gala Day.

We demonstrated characteristics such as, sportsmanship, courage and enthusiasm. Teachers and parent helpers were a great support for the students such as team captains and organising our positions and our roles. 

All in all the Soccer Gala Day was a great experience for us, it helped us to understand the main ideas of sport and sportsmanship. It was also great fun. 

By Chloe and Sarah

Western Region Athletics

The Western Regional Athletics Carnival was a fun experience for all the students in the Macarthur Region. The Athletics Carnival was held at the Campbelltown Sports Centre. 

The event had all types of events including field and track events. For example, discus, shot put, 100m, 200m, 800m, long jump, high jump and relays.

A few students from Holy Family Catholic Primary School got into the Wollongong Diocese trials. One of our Year 5 students, Divine, got into MacKillop Level. We are very happy for him and we are going to cheer him on as much as we can. 

We want to thank Mrs Rolfe, Mrs Smith, our Team manager, Miss Namrood and our parents for making this day an enjoyable experience for all Holy Family Students . 

In conclusion, the  Western Region Athletics Carnival was a fun experience for everyone.

By: Ysabella, Saige, Joel

Supervision

In the morning supervision starts at 8.15am.  If you need assistance with getting your children organised in the morning, please let us know.  School commences at 8.45am - please endeavour to have your children at school, at the latest, by 8.40am.

In the afternoon, students need to be picked up by 3.05pm.  We still have a number of students at school at 3.15pm and 3.30pm - if you are unexpectedly late for pick up, please telephone the school office so we can advise your children and supervising staff.

Car-park

Please do not park in the after care bus spots of an afternoon.  There are signs advising of this.  Also, do not park and/or leave your cars at any time in the drop off zone.  Cars need to be able to move freely.  Thank you.

Please find attached a flyer from the P&F regarding a Father's Day stall they will be holding on Thursday 31st August.  Please send your child to school with money on this day.

John Therry Catholic High School - 1993 Reunion

The Class of 1993 are holding a 30 year reunion.  Please read the attached flyer for further details.

Thursday 24th and Friday 25th August - you will need to be a Lowes card holder to receive the discount, however, you can apply for the card in-store on the day or on-line.  This sales includes everything in store, including school wear.