It has been an eventful start to Term 1, 2018 with our annual school Swimming Carnival being held on Wednesday the 7th of February at Granville Swimming Centre. We had fantastic weather and all staff and students who attended the event had fun and showed great sportsmanship.
All Students had the opportunity to gain house points by participating in both main pool events as well as novelty races.
The final House results for the 2018 swimming carnival were:
1st Kerrigan (160 points) 2nd MacKillop (147 points) 3rd Martin (142 points)
4th Stack (139 points)
Congratulations to the Kerrigan House on winning the overall point score for the day.
Thank you to the parents who provided support and encouragement to the students on the day. Your presence is always so important on these days. Special thanks to Mr Griffiths who was a valued parent helper on the day.
Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate the staff on another successful event. Thank you for your enthusiasm, and dedication to ensuring our students have a safe and great day.
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21 Jul 2026
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๐ชด๐ช From garden to harvest! ๐งโ๐พ๐ฉโ๐พ We carrot believe how much our Garden Club harvested today! ๐ฅ๐ Our little green thumbs have been hard at work, and the veggie patch certainly delivered. As we continue to reflect on the teachings of St Francis of Assisi, weโre reminded to care for Godโs creation with gratitude and love. What a wonderful way for our students to put his message into action! ๐๐ Well done to our budding gardeners, we can't wait to see what's ready to harvest next! ๐ฑ๐
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โจ Looking for the right school for your child? Weโd love to welcome you! โจ Join us at our Open Days and discover what makes our school such a special place to learn, grow and belong. ๐ Tour our classrooms, meet our dedicated teachers, chat with our friendly students, and experience the warm, faith filled community that makes our school feel like home. From inspiring learning opportunities to strong values and meaningful connections, thereโs so much to see. Come and see the difference for yourselfโwe canโt wait to meet you! ๐
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๐ชด๐ช From garden to harvest! ๐งโ๐พ๐ฉโ๐พ We carrot believe how much our Garden Club harvested today! ๐ฅ๐ Our little green thumbs have been hard at work, and the veggie patch certainly delivered. As we continue to reflect on the teachings of St Francis of Assisi, weโre reminded to care for Godโs creation with gratitude and love. What a wonderful way for our students to put his message into action! ๐๐ Well done to our budding gardeners, we can't wait to see what's ready to harvest next! ๐ฑ๐
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โจ Looking for the right school for your child? Weโd love to welcome you! โจ Join us at our Open Days and discover what makes our school such a special place to learn, grow and belong. ๐ Tour our classrooms, meet our dedicated teachers, chat with our friendly students, and experience the warm, faith filled community that makes our school feel like home. From inspiring learning opportunities to strong values and meaningful connections, thereโs so much to see. Come and see the difference for yourselfโwe canโt wait to meet you! ๐
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Our Year 3 students proudly showcased their incredible endangered animal dioramas to our Year 2 and Kindergarten classes! ๐จ๐ข Through careful research, students investigated the habitats, threats, and challenges facing their chosen animals, including habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and human activities. They also explored real-world conservation efforts and suggested meaningful actions that we can all take to help protect these precious species. With confidence and enthusiasm, our young environmental advocates shared their learning, inspired others to care for wildlife, and demonstrated that even small actions can make a big difference for endangered animals. We are so proud of their creativity, knowledge, and commitment to creating a brighter future for our planet! ๐๐
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๐ถ 2026 Arts Factor Band Day ๐ถ What an incredible day of music, learning and collaboration! Today, a group of our talented Year 6 students, along with Jiji from Year 5, proudly represented Holy Family at the 2026 Arts Factor Band Day. Joining students from primary schools across the Diocese, they took part in an inspiring workshop where they learned and performed a brand-new piece of music together as one combined band. The day also provided each school with the opportunity to showcase their talents by performing two prepared pieces, celebrating the dedication, teamwork and musical growth of every student involved. We are so proud of our musicians for stepping outside their comfort zones, embracing new challenges and representing our school with confidence, enthusiasm and pride. A huge thank you to the Captivate Team Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese for providing such a memorable experience.
27 Jun 2026
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๐ง๏ธ Rain couldnโt dampen the excitement! โฝ๏ธ๐ฆ๐บ As part of their whole school reward, our students cheered on the Socceroos, filling the afternoon with excitement, smiles and plenty of Aussie spirit. It was a fantastic way to celebrate the positive choices theyโve made by living safely, loving respectfully and learning daily. ๐๐๐
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๐โจ Celebrating our End of Term Award recipients! โจ๐ Today we recognised students who have truly shone by choosing to Live Safely ๐, Love Respectfully โค๏ธ, and Learn Daily ๐. Their positive attitudes, kind hearts, and commitment to doing their best make our school community a wonderful place to be. We also had three Year students who were recipients of our Student of the Week awards! Congratulations to all of our award winners! ๐ Keep being role models, making great choices, and inspiring those around you. We canโt wait to see what youโll achieve next term! ๐๐ #LiveSafely #LoveRespectfully #LearnDaily
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๐ Reward Day Fun! ๐ Our students have been working hard to follow our school expectations, and their rewards were well deserved! ๐ ๐งฆ Year 1 rocked their craziest socks and enjoyed a movie afternoon ๐ฟ ๐ Year 4 showed off their favourite jerseys and earned some extra play time โฝ ๐งข Year 3 topped had the chance to wear any hat of their choice! A fantastic way to celebrate positive choices, respect, responsibility and safe learning every day! ๐โจ
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๐ Reward Day Fun! ๐ Today, our students enjoyed some well-earned rewards for consistently demonstrating our school expectations! ๐ ๐ Year 1 brightened the school by dressing in their favourite colours ๐ ๐ฐ Year 2 brought the magic to life, dressing as their favourite Disney characters โจ๐ ๐งธ Year 5 enjoyed a mufti day and brought along their favourite toys to share with friends ๐ฎ๐๐งฉ We are so proud of the way these students have shown respect, responsibility, and positive behaviour throughout the term. Rewards like these are earned through hard work and consistently making great choices every day! ๐โญ What a fantastic day of fun, colour, creativity, and celebration! ๐
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A huge thank you to our wonderful Community Links Cafรฉ Club members for joining us this week! It was fantastic to come together, share a coffee, and hear about the learning taking place across our school. Families had the opportunity to participate in a Learning Walk, visiting classrooms and seeing firsthand the engaging learning experiences our students are involved in every day. The positive outcomes for student learning that have emerged from these initiatives were a highlight of our discussions, and it was wonderful to celebrate the growth, achievement, and enthusiasm of our learners. We are incredibly grateful to the parents who generously gave their time to support and engage with our school community. Your interest, feedback, and partnership play an important role in helping us create the best possible learning environment for our students. Thank you for being such valued members of our Holy Family community. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! โโจ
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๐โป๏ธ Our Year 6 students stepped up as Climate Champions, investigating important environmental issues and creating informative posters about climate change! ๐ฑ๐ They explored the causes and effects of climate change and designed engaging, eye-catching posters to educate others about simple ways we can all help care for our planet. ๐๐ Through this project, students strengthened their research, critical thinking, and communication skills while encouraging our school community to take positive action for a brighter, more sustainable future. ๐ฟโจ๐ #ClimateChampions #FutureLeaders #MakingADifference
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๐ง Splashing into learning! Year 1 explored volume and capacity through hands-on investigations with water. Students estimated and measured how many cups of water different containers could hold, recording their findings and sharing their discoveries. It was a fun and engaging way to develop mathematical thinking and measurement skills.
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Who knew pyjamas could be so powerful? ๐โ๏ธ Today our students came to school dressed in their comfiest pyjamas, oodies and dressing gowns to support the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Together, we raised an amazing $452 and helped raise awareness for those doing it tough this winter. By following Jesus' example of compassion, kindness and love in action, we are helping bring hope and support to those who need it most. Thank you to our students, families and staff for your generosity. ๐ #faithinactioncspd