Holy Family Catholic Primary School Lindfield

📢 Mercy Catholic College Chatswood - Enrolment Update for Families 📢

Did you know that Mercy Catholic College, Chatswood has updated its enrolment deadlines to align with Catholic Schools Broken Bay ?

🗓️ Many families are unaware that applications for Year 7, 2029 close on Wednesday 1 July.

Places are in high demand, with waitlists currently in place for 2027 and 2028 across all year groups.

If you are considering Mercy Catholic College as a secondary school for your daughter, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

📝 ENROL NOW: www.mercychatswood.nsw.edu.au/enrol

With the school holidays just around the corner, the CatholicCare - Diocese of Broken Bay Vacation Care program is packed with fun activities, creative experiences and exciting local excursions to keep children engaged and entertained throughout the break.

Designed for a range of ages, interests and abilities, the program gives children the chance to try new things, spend time with friends, build confidence and make great holiday memories in a safe and welcoming environment.

Book now to secure your place!

For more information, visit: https://www.hfldbb.catholic.edu.au/school-life/school-community/before-after-school-care-oshc/

🌼 Come and Join Playgroup! 🎉

Playgroup warmly welcomes all families, including those not currently enrolled at Holy Family Catholic Primary School.

It’s a friendly and relaxed space where children can play, explore, and connect 🤝, while parents and carers enjoy the chance to meet others over a coffee ☕ and a chat 💬.

📅 When: First Thursday of each month (excluding school holidays)
⏰ Time: 8:45am – 10:00am
📍 Where: Lindfield Parish Hall
🎒 What to bring: Water, snacks, and comfortable clothing, enclosed shoes, and a hat for your child

We look forward to seeing you there!

🏆 North Shore Cluster Debating 🏆

A recent round of the cluster debating season brought two wins for our teams, with students rising to the occasion with enthusiasm and skill. 🎉 Both teams achieved a double win, demonstrating strong arguments, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

The affirmative team travelled to Sacred Heart, while the negative team remained at Holy Family to compete against Sacred Heart’s visiting team.

Both teams debated confidently on the topic: “It is okay to break a rule if that rule is unfair.” ⚖️ They delivered thoughtful arguments, clear rebuttals, and strong collaboration throughout each round.

Overall, students showed maturity, respect, and growing skill, making it a successful start to the season

"As our campaign week comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has liked, shared, donated, or simply taken the time to learn about the vision for our new Eileen O’Connor Catholic School at Tuggerah.

This is more than a school, it’s a place where every child can thrive, and your support is helping to bring that vision to life.

Here is how you can still get involved:
Make a donation every gift, big or small, brings us closer to opening day.
Set up regular giving ongoing support helps us plan and grow.
Sign up for updates stay connected to milestones and stories.
Partner with us if you are a business or supporter, let's talk.
Share our story awareness builds momentum. Spread the word.

The new $65 million Tuggerah campus is made possible by Catholic Schools Broken Bay, government grants, and community champions like you.

Together, we’re building a school, and a future filled with opportunity, inclusion and hope.

Together, let's build a school

To learn more please click 👉 https://bit.ly/4nHhIaR

ALL IN for Reconciliation- National Reconciliation Week 2026
27 May – 3 June

This week, we join communities across Australia in recognising National Reconciliation Week, a time to learn about our shared histories, honour the cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and reflect on how each of us can contribute to reconciliation.

This year’s theme, All In, is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day, through listening, embracing truth telling, learning, respect and meaningful action. As we acknowledge 25 years of Reconciliation Australia, we recognise both the progress made and the important work still ahead.

Across our schools and communities, we invite our students, families and staff to be All In, to deepen understanding, celebrate culture, and continue walking together toward a more just and connected future.

National Sorry Day

On 26 May, we acknowledge National Sorry Day, a day of reflection, respect and remembrance across our education communities.
National Sorry Day honours the strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors and acknowledges the lasting impacts of policies that led to the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, communities and Country.
It is a day that calls us to truth-telling and understanding, recognising that reconciliation is an ongoing commitment, grounded in listening, learning and walking together with respect.
Across our education system, we pause to reflect, learn and engage in conversations that deepen understanding and strengthen our collective commitment to reconciliation.
We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present, and to the continuing connection to land, waters and culture.