The use of social media apps continues to become a bigger part of young peoples' lives. Although, we have an OFF AND AWAY mobile phone policy in our school, we continue to see incidents of poor decision making when it comes to communication online. Sometimes, this can result in the issue becoming a factor that impacts negatively on the school experience of another student(s). At school we have regular lessons, assemblies and talks about appropriate and respectful social media use.

As was highlighted at the August year groups meeting, a reminder that as part of the ongoing work by the school, our students know when using social media, it is never kind, respectful or appropriate to take or share pictures of others online without their fully informed consent. 

Our students also know that they are never permitted to take photos of others in school, or to use their phones in school to airdrop (iphone) photos or share images on social media apps (Snapchat etc.) during school time. 

Our students also know that we have an OFF AND AWAY mobile phone policy in place in school and for any school activity.

Please find in the pdf attached, information from TUSLA about appropriate and more importantly, safe internet use. 

"The best online safety strategy, regardless of age, is to talk with your child and to engage with them about what they are doing and who they are doing it with. Much of the information published in this booklet has been adapted from content first published on the Webwise.ie website. You can visit the Webwise Parenting Hub (webwise.ie/parents) to find more supports including video interviews with experts, talking points on topics that are difficult to discuss with your child, articles explaining new apps and technologies, and lots more"

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Sarah Allen

You are welcome to join us now for our annual school mass in St Conleth's Parish Church. newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church

Vaping is an emerging risk to the health of children and young people. The purpose of the communication attached from the HSE is to better inform and support parents and guardians to protect children and young people from the harms of vaping.

Vaping and smoking continue to be strictly forbidden in HFSS, whilst students are in HFSS uniform and on HFSS school grounds. 

Unfortunately our phone lines are down at present. Please contact the school at <3>reception@holyfamily.ie for any urgent matters. Sorry for this inconvenience.

Please see the attached letter for return to school updates.

We look forward to starting the new school year together. In the meantime, enjoy the last few days of the school holidays.

Sending all in our school community kindest regards,

Sarah Allen

Principal

HFSS Used Uniform and Book Sale

Limited stock. First come first served.

In HFSS

Tuesday, 20th June 9.30am-12.30pm

Uniform items average €5 per item. Cash sale only

HFSS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION OFFICES SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Closing Friday, 30th June at 12 noon.

Re-opening Tuesday, 8th August at 8am

HFSS Used Uniform and Book Sale

Limited stock. First come first served.

In HFSS

Monday, 19th June 9.30am-12.30pm

Tuesday, 20th June 9.30am-12.30pm

Uniform items average €5 per item. Cash sale only

HFSS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION OFFICES SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Closing Friday, 30th June at 12 noon.

Re-opening Tuesday, 8th August at 8am

Friday, 2nd June 2023 will mark the last school day for Ms. Paula Keegan and Ms. Marie O’Connell as staff teachers as they will retire at the end of their wonderful careers at HFSS.

Ms. O’Connell has worked as an Art teacher during her 30 years at HFSS

Ms. Keegan has worked as a Home Economics and Business teacher during her 25 years at HFSS.

Throughout their careers at HFSS, Ms. O’Connell and Ms. Keegan have worked with great passion, commitment, and enthusiasm to achieve positive outcomes and wonderful learning experiences for HFSS students. They have both been exceptional colleagues and key school community members. Their warmth, professionalism, and collegiality will be missed by all. 

We wish Ms. O’Connell and Ms. Keegan every happiness in their new adventures and endeavours in the future.