Please find attached the extra-curricular timetable for Term 1. 

If your daughter is interested in taking part in any of the activities she is encouraged to contact the teachers listed below the activity.

As you may be aware our school is working towards an Active Schools Flag. Each year the students complete a questionnaire around their physical activity levels, barriers to physical activities and things they would like to see in the school that may improve physical activity levels. The results of this questionnaire form the data around which all Active Schools initiatives in the school are based. There is further information surrounding the research in the pdf attached and also in the video: vimeo.com/616922710/cacc13464b?share=copy

The questionnaire will be administered to all 1st Years in their next PE class.

Consent is required in order for your daughter to complete this questionnaire. If you have read and understood the information on the attached form, have read and explained the information to your child, and are happy for your child to take part in the survey there is NOTHING you need to do.

If you DO NOT want your child to take part in the survey please discuss this with your daughter and she can let the PE teacher know that she will not be taking part.

Many thanks,

Mr. E. Beggy
(Active Schools Co-Ordinator)

The HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast has returned with a ‘Back to School’ theme, focussing on providing support to parents as young people return to school. 

Recent episodes include ‘Back to School’, ‘Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids’, and ‘Screen Time for Young People’. These episodes provide useful tips and advice for parents and caregivers of young people on a variety of topics that families face and are available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and

on https://www.youtube.com/c/HSEHealthandWellbeing

The first draw is due to take place on Thursday, 3rd October 2024

      Running Club  2024-2025  

The HFSS Running Club is back this Wednesday 4th September. Running Club takes places every Wednesday 1.20pm-2pm. Meet outside the gym in your running gear. We are a non- competitive club and usually do runs outside of 2km- 5km. All levels are catered to in this club and we love beginners. There will also be opportunities to represent the school in the schools’ Cross Country competitions in January and the Track & Field Competitions in April/ May. Please see Ms Kissane for more details.

On behalf of the school community, I wish to express deepest appreciation to the current parent representatives,  Mrs Helen Hartnett and Mr Gregory Dobey, who both finish their term on the current HFSS Board of Management in October. They have both worked tirelessly on two terms of the  HFSS Board of Management for the effective governance of our school. 

A new Board of Management will be formed in October 2024 and we are seeking nominees for two new parents representatives.

Board of Management 2024- 2027 Nominees: Notice is hereby given that at this year’s Parents Association Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 24th September, the election will take place for two parents representative members of the Board of Management.

As per the Articles of  (link below) the following criteria apply;

·         Only parents/legal guardians whose children currently attend the school are eligible to be elected to the board and only parents / legal guardians whose children are currently in the school are eligible to vote in the election.

·         Candidates for election as parents’ nominees should be nominated and elected through a formal nomination and election process notified to all parents, Articles of Management 3(b)(i).

·         The election must be open to all parents and not confined to the parents’ association or nominees drawn from the parents’ association. The parents’ association or parents’ council ought to be consulted in advance for:- Informing all parents of the forthcoming election to the board.

·         Nomination of candidates: Parents/legal guardians nominated must indicate their willingness to serve on the board, prior to the election. 

Conduct of the ballot:  A ballot will be held at a properly convened general meeting of parents/legal guardians. This ballot will be held at the PA AGM on Tuesday 24th September 2024

Method of election: Voting by simple majority, based on a single non-transferable vote. In the event of a tie, the elected parent will be determined by lot, Articles of Management 3(b)(i).

Composition of the Board of Management

The board of management consists of eight persons, constituted as follows, Articles of Management 3(a):

(i) Four members nominated by the trustees of the school;

(ii) Two parents / legal guardians of children currently attending the school, elected by parents / legal guardians whose children also currently attend the school;

(iii) Two teachers, elected by all teachers holding current pro-rata contracts, non-casual part-time teachers, job-sharing teachers and teachers holding permanent contracts/ contracts of indefinite duration on the staff of the school on the day of the election.

Following their nomination or election, all eight members of the board are appointed by the patron/trustees, Articles of Management 3(a) and Education Act Section 14(4). Full details of the Articles of Management in the link below.

Sincere regards, Sarah Allen

Principal and Secretary to the Board of Management

Board of Management Articles

HFSS Parents Association AGM

7.30pm Tuesday 24th September 2024 At the Holy Family Secondary School

 Dear Parents and Guardians,

 It is the start of a new school year; therefore, we would like to invite you to the AGM of the Parents Association of the Holy Family Secondary school.  The AGM will be followed by a short Parents Association meeting.  As parents and guardians of the students attending the Holy Family Secondary School, you automatically belong to the Parents Association.  The Association meets one Monday each month at 7.30pm in the school. 

 Our role in the school

• Review and advice, as required, with the principal and staff on school policies.
• Fundraising for the benefit of the school, e.g., Christmas raffle.
• Build effective partnership between school and the home.
• Maintain communication with the school and keep up to date with school news.
• We seek to support and promote the wellbeing of the school, the students and each other.

We are always looking for fresh ideas to bring to our school community and parents are one of our greatest resources.  With that in mind we are always looking for new members to join our association.  We would encourage you to come and get involved.

If you cannot attend the meeting but would like to be included on a mailing list, you may email your contact details to hfssparentsassociation@gmail.com.

We would like to remind you of our two rolling fundraisers for the school. The Lotto and the Cash-for-clothes collection. Our aim is to raise funds to refurbish the Front Hall Stage. In this way, we are supporting the creative arts for HFSS students.

1. Cash for Clothes= Drop bags of unwanted clothes any time during school opening hours. 

2. PA Lotto = please see the link for further details PA LOTTO

We look forward to seeing you.

 Caoimhe O'Connor - Chairperson

Paul Moran - Secretary

Angaline Delaney - Treasurer

Re: Reminder* Due to Construction of Natural Play Area in the Liffey Linear Park there will be no through-access from the Watering Gates to The Strand from 4th to 9th September.  Pedestrians, cyclists, park users, please follow diversions. 

Please see below copy of Press Release issued 16/08/24

Subject: Press Release - Kildare County Council announces construction to begin on new play facility in Newbridge

Kildare County Council announces construction to begin on new play facility in Newbridge

16th August 2024: Kildare County Council is delighted to announce that construction of the Natural Play Area in the Liffey Linear Park, Newbridge is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 4th September 2024.

The Natural Play Area will be built in the green space adjacent to the existing Fairy Trail and will include a variety of new play features.

The park will remain open during the construction phase, however, there will be no through-access from the Watering Gates to The Strand between Wednesday, September 4th, and Monday, September 9th to facilitate construction works.

Dear parents/ guardians, 

We take great pride in our uniform in the Holy Family Secondary School. We would ask parents/ guardians to read  our Uniform Policy attached (also found on p.29/30 of the student journal) and support us in keeping the high standard of uniform. A reminder to all that nose-piercings are NOT allowed in school . Only stud earrings are permitted in school for health & safety reasons. Also students should wear all black footwear. We thank you in advance for your co-operation.