Holy Family first opened its doors on February 5 in 1979 to serve the families in Kelso as the new residential area was expanding. The Cathedral Catholic Parish established the school under the care of the Sisters of Mercy with Sr Rosemary Mulvihill the founding Principal. Holy Family opened with 158 students and today almost 400 students attend the school.
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Holy Family School took over the site of the former Marsden School, which closed in 1977. Refurbished buildings from the Marsden days, along with numerous subsequent building programs, today accommodate the staff and students, providing excellent facilities including generous recreation and sports areas. A feature of the current school is the state of the art digital and computer facilities embedded in classrooms and learning areas to assist students with the quality learning programs, and assist the school in promoting individual learning.
We have a proud history in the local education landscape and our celebrations throughout the year are really important for our school community.
- Kevin Arrow, Principal Holy Family School
The school's 40th anniversary this year is cause for celebration by the whole community, with February 5 witnessing the school celebrate an Anniversary Mass, exactly 40 years since the original opening of the school. The Mass\ was attended by many former parents including founding P&F President, Mr Paul Favero. Former Principal, Mr Neville Bradbury was also present for the occasion, while Mr Paul Toole MP, a former School Captain in 1982, joined the celebrations.
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The school's P&F will be hosting a 40th Anniversary Dinner Dance on Saturday, May 25 at Keystone, providing the opportunity for current and past parents and guests to celebrate, with the evening including welcome drinks, dinner, a photographic slide show, an anniversary address and live music from 'Nuthin Two Serious'.
Current principal, Mr Kevin Arrow, said "Our 40th anniversary year is an important milestone at the school. We look forward to the P&F Dinner Dance celebration. We have a proud history in the local education landscape and our celebrations throughout the year are really important for our school community".
