The 5th year prefects will be running a maths homework club for 1st year students on Thursdays at 1:10pm in Lab 36. This will start on Thursday 18th April. The aim is to help any student with their homework or any concept they may be struggling with. 

LIFT(Leading Ireland’s Future Together) Programme

Dear Parent/Guardian ,

I recently took part in a Facilitator training day for a new country-wide project called LIFT Ireland. LIFT was launched in May 2018 by founders Joanne Hession, Sonya Lennon and David Hession.  It stands for Leading Ireland’s Future Together and the aim is that LIFT will build a better Ireland by developing leaders of character across our country.  You can read more about the initiative at www.liftireland.ie.

LIFT is a nationwide not-for-profit initiative which aims to improve the quality of leadership in Ireland ‘from the kitchen table to the classroom; and the clubhouse to the boardroom, through a focus on character and values. 

There are various companies, not for profits, community groups, schools and sporting organization partnering with LIFT Ireland to date, all across the country.

HOW IT WORKS

The foundation of LIFT is a unique but really straightforward peer-learning ‘Roundtable’ process which is led by TY students who have been trained as facilitators.  The facilitator brings 4-6 people together for 40 minutes to discuss a chosen theme.  The TY facilitators are in the process of delivering the programme to 2nd years during SPHE.

These sessions build self-awareness around leadership values which have been chosen by the people of Ireland as being those most important to have.  These include Listening; Positive Attitude; Respect; Empathy & Understanding; Honesty & Integrity; Competence; Determination and Accountability.  This year we will focus on five themes.  All students have been given a booklet which they are encouraged to read it would be beneficial if you could discuss the theme with them also.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact myself or Ms Ryan.

Siobhan.sheerin@holyfaithclontarf.com

 Suzanne.ryan@holyfaithclontarf.com

Thanking you,

Siobhan Sheerin.

The second last PA Meeting of this school year is on this Wednesday 10th April @ 8pm in the school and all parents are welcome to join. Hear updates from the school deputy/principal and PA and raise any queries or issues. Minutes of the last meeting attached. Hope to see you there.

Please note tickets are only available to purchase online and ticket holders only will be admitted.

After a successful opening night, a small number of tickets are available for tonight and tomorrow nights performances.  The show starts at 7.30pm and finishes at 9pm.  Tickets can be purchased on https://www.gr8events.ie/sisteracthfc

The Ripple Effect is a group which runs activities for children and teens with ASD, ADHD, Dyspraxia or simply those who for whatever reason find mainstream activities daunting.  Please find details in the attached documents of their Easter Camps and term time activities.  

Their camps provide a space where your teen can be themselves and enjoy the experience of a camp and have fun in an understanding environment.

If you would like more information on the group, these camps or the weekly activities your can check out our website https://rippleeffect.company.site or contact Anne on 086 6038163

Tickets are selling fast for our Transition Year Musical, Sister Act, which opens tomorrow night, Tuesday 19th March and runs until Friday 22nd March.  Grab your tickets by clicking on the link https://www.gr8events.ie/sisteracthfc

Details on the poster for any 1st year students would like to take part in the bake off next Wednesday 20th March. 

The school will celebrate Neurodiversity Week next week, students may have spotted some displays in the school. This webinar may be of interest to some parents. 

Create Your Vision - ADHD Connections free Zoom Webinar

20th March 7pm-9pm

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