Well done to students who took part in the cross country athletics race invitational. Looking forward to a great year of running.

Please find attached the accounts and details of the talk in advance of the Parents' Association AGM. The AGM will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, 4th October at 7:30pm. The minutes and agenda have been shared in the previous notification. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. 

Please find attached the agenda and minutes for the Parents' Association AGM. The AGM will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, 4th October at 7:30pm. Peter Cosgrove will speak at the AGM and details of his talk and the accounts will be shared in the second notification. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. 

Please read - With students sitting in close proximity to each other and with increased activities for all, we have the ideal conditions for spread of nits and head lice in the school. We are aware of instances in 1st, 2nd and 3rd year so advise that all students are checked and treated where necessary. Students with long hair should have it tied back. I have attached link below that may be of assistance.: www2.hse.ie/conditions/head-lice-nits/

Neurodiversity Celebration Week will take place from 18th - 24th March 2024. There will be online events and webinars available and the website also offers some great resources. You can sign up now at the link below. 

Neurodiversity Celebration Week (NCW) 2024

Please find attached details about a webinar for parents on how they can support the student with dyslexia at second level. It takes place on October 2nd and the booking form is attached. If you would like me to email a word document with the booking form, please email deputy@holyfaithclontarf.com

The topics addressed include:

• How dyslexia affects the student at second level
• How to support the student in the following areas
  • Organisation
  • Note-taking
  • Memory and Learning
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Spelling and Vocabulary.
  • Key educational choices 

RE: SCHOOL UNIFORM

Dear Parent/Guardian,

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the majority of our students who always wear perfect uniform.  They are a credit to themselves and to you in the way they present themselves for school daily. Uniform and behaviour have been excellent since we returned, in order to continue with this,  I would ask for your support in reminding your daughter of her responsibility as follows:

• Students must wear full school uniform on each school day when they do not have P.E. including low heeled black/brown/navy shoes.  No white and black runners, trainers, ugg boots or multi-coloured footwear may be worn with the uniform (e.g. white trainers, converse runners)
• Students are not permitted to wear the school hooded top under their school jumper. If a students is cold, they are encouraged to wear black or navy tights and a thermal vest under their shirt.
• Students must wear the school coat. Coats should be clearly marked with the student’s name - we have some school coats in lost property. If your daughter is not wearing the school coat, her coat will be confiscated.
• Each student is required to wear the school P.E. uniform on her P.E. day – runners, grey hooded top (with school crest only), plain, loose-fitting navy tracksuit bottoms or the school crested tracksuit bottoms and leggings and a plain white tee shirt. First Year students must wear school crested bottoms.
• Sports kit may be worn for sports only.  Students must change in school before their match.
• Hairstyle and colour must be appropriate for school and long hair should be kept tied back.
• Discreet makeup may only be worn. Students should not have fake eyelashes or extended fake nails e.g. gel nails.
• Jewellery if minimal and appropriate may be worn.  Students may not wear nose studs/rings or other facial/tongue piercings. 

Obviously, there are many valid reasons why students present themselves for school without the correct uniform on occasion and an app note from you on the day will excuse this

Thank you for your continued support.

Kind regards

Mary Molloy

Deputy Principal

If you are interested in being active in the Parents’ Association or would be willing to help out with some of the school events over the next year please join the group via the link below.

This is where we send reminders for meetings and requests for helpers throughout the year.