The Admissions Application window for next year's First Year (current 6th class)  MUST BE RETURNED TO THE SCHOOL BY NEXT WEEK ON TUESDAY, 22nd OCTOBER 2024 AT 1:00PM.

Please note - This is the FINAL APPLICATION DATE and TIME. All applications received after this date will be marked LATE.

The HFSS application form and HFSS Admissions Policy is available to download on the school's website, please follow this link: Policy Page

Alternatively, a paper copy can be collected from the school's Admissions Office or please contact administration@holyfamily.ie if you have any queries.

What a week it has been in HFSS. The glitz, the glam, the music, the acting, and the incredible teamwork that it takes to bring a production with a cast of over 100 students to the stage. We are deeply appreciative of the HFSS staff who willingly, and happily gave their time and skills to make the show happen so that the students of Holy Family Secondary School and Patrician Secondary School would benefit.

Congratulations to 2nd Year Anna Dillon on 3rd place at the Leinster Combined Athletics event today ( 60m Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot & 800m) in the National Indoor Arena in Abbottstown. Well done Anna!!

Dear parents/guardians, 

A reminder as per our calendar that classes finish at 1pm on Thursday 10th October to facilitate the preparations for the Open Evening which starts at 4- 6.30 pm.

Study will take place earlier at 1.30-3.30pm

Dear Parent/Guardian

Next week, October 7th to 11th, will be study skills week in the school. Students will be given opportunities to think about developing study habits which will be of benefit to them. We encourage you to discuss this with your daughter and share any tips you may have from your own experience. The following links may also provide some additional information which can support the development of good study habits. 

Seven tips for parents to help your child develop good study skills 

Institute of Guidance Counsellors parents guide to studying 

Careers Portal

Working in a community of dedicated, caring and enthusiastic educators is a privilege and a pleasure. 

Wishing all of our teachers a wonderful World Teachers' Day.

Tonight's the night- the first draw for our Parents' Association LOTTO

There's still time to sign up- just click on the link below, or scan the QR code, and sign up before 7pm.

Good luck to all who have entered.

 https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/holyfamilyssnewbridge

We have some great must win spot prizes to celebrate our first ever draw on 3rd October 2024. Join now to be in with a chance to win our Jackpot, weekly prize, or our must win spot prizes.

€50 Whitewater Shopping Centre vouchers!

We are pleased to announce that our school leadership team is participating in the Forbairt Leadership Programme this year. Forbairt is a one-year programme of online and face-to-face engagements, designed to enhance leadership skills and capacity through professional development, reflection, collaboration, and a school-based improvement project.

Our team—comprised of Deputy Principal Eimear O'Brien, Assistant Principals Dearbháil Dowling, Shane Stapleton, and Cian Sweeney—has chosen to focus on promoting diversity, inclusion, and challenging racism within our school. This important work will be guided by The Yellow Flag Programme.

The Yellow Flag Programme provides a practical series of 8 steps over 2 years that embeds interculturalism, equality, and diversity into the everyday life of the school. Working with students, staff, parents, and the wider community, the programme ensures that these values are applied both inside and outside of the classroom. We hope to be awarded the Yellow Flag in recognition of our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion through these steps.

We are now calling on students to apply via their Teams Year page to join the Diversity Committee to enact meaningful change within our school community.