Dear Parent/Guardian,

We are currently in the process of assessing the educational impact the Covid 19 pandemic has had on our students. We are inviting all parents, students, and teachers to share their experience and any key areas of concern they feel is effecting academic progress. Equipped with that valuable insight, collected from as many stakeholders as possible, we can then begin to address key areas in need of attention and improvement. This is part of our School Self Evaluation process in HFSS.

Your input is extremely important. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take two minutes to complete the survey found at the below link. The survey will close on the 28th October so the data can be collated and analysed.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3sEcWdMHvUekevUmUBe2E1USIOlyaa1JtlAHeGpxmOhUNEpJTjJNOE5NME5UT0NGWTJZWDBDQTNFOS4u

For the information we collect to best represent the needs of our students and direct us towards impactful action we welcome your engagement in this survey

Kind regards,

Aisling Jordan

School Self Evaluation Coordinator  

Please be advised that the CLOSING DATE for First Year applications for next year is on MONDAY, October 24th at 1pm (next Monday)

Please contact the school if you require any assistance in this matter.

A form must be submitted for each applicant.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

We are currently in the process of assessing the educational impact the Covid 19 pandemic has had on our students. We are inviting all parents, students, and teachers to share their experience and any key areas of concern they feel is effecting academic progress. Equipped with that valuable insight, collected from as many stakeholders as possible, we can then begin to address key areas in need of attention and improvement. This is part of our School Self Evaluation process in HFSS.

Your input is extremely important. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take two minutes to complete the survey found at the below link. The survey will close on the 28th October so the data can be collated and analysed.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3sEcWdMHvUekevUmUBe2E1USIOlyaa1JtlAHeGpxmOhUNEpJTjJNOE5NME5UT0NGWTJZWDBDQTNFOS4u

For the information we collect to best represent the needs of our students and direct us towards impactful action we welcome your engagement in this survey

Kind regards,

Aisling Jordan

School Self Evaluation Coordinator  

HFSS Parents' Association Raffle 2022

A little early, but your support is greatly appreciated.

Anyone who can donate a prize or prizes, please contact the Parents' Association on hfssparentsassociation@gmail.com or please leave the donation into school for the attention of the Parents' Association by Wednesday, 16th November please.

Thank you very much

HFSS Parents' Association

Good morning parents(s)/guardian(s)

ALL applicants looking to be enrolled for First Year in 2023 (currently in 6th class) must send an application form as part of the school's Admissions Process.

The process for applying is very straightforward. Please download or contact school for an APPLICATION FORM and return the form by the deadline (24th October 2022)

Please contact the Admission Office if you need any help with this process. Tel: 045-431957

According to the Education (Admissions to Schools) Act 2018, HFSS follows the application policy strictly and cannot make late exceptions for LATE forms for sisters.

The last day for submitting a form is 1pm on 24th October 2022. 

Applications received after this date are LATE APPLICATONS and are processed accordingly.

Please contact the school if we can assist further.

www.holyfamily.ie/wp-assets-holyfamily/uploads/2022/10/Application-Form-for-2023-2024-School-Year.pdf

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Following the late finish to last year's competition, our 1st Year Soccer team (now 2nd Years) had to wait until today to represent Leinster in the All Ireland series following their Leinster title last May. They travelled to Nenagh AFC to face the Munster champions, Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine from Kenmare.

With this being both sides first game of the season the first half was a cagey, scrappy affair. Neither side could get a foothold which created an end to end affair with few chances being created. As the half was drawing to a close HFSS began to gain some ascendency and won a free kick 20 metres from the goal. From the resulting free Jessica McNulty's shot rebounded from the underside of the crossbar onto the goalline. HFSS tried desperately to divert the loose ball into the goal to no avail and the Kerry school cleared the ball to safety.

The second half began in a similar fashion to the ending of the first. HFSS were on top and putting huge pressure on the Kenmare defence. The breakthrough goal finally came in the 8th minute of the second half. A through ball from midfield found Ella Donnellan who took a touch and calmly slotted the ball beyond the keeper. The Newbridge girls continued to push for a second to kill the game off but couldn't find the clinical finish when in scoring positions. The only genuine chance for our opponents came as the Kenmare school pushed multiple players forward for an equaliser a ball across the six yard box was missed by all when any firm touch would've diverted the ball goalwards. In the final moments HFSS defended stoutly clearing the ball everywhere and anywhere once it was not around our penalty area. The final whistle brought jubilant scenes as players and our vocal supporters celebrated on the pitch.

Next up is the All Ireland Final versus Presentation Athenry in the coming weeks.