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.

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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.

Please find attached the timetable for all the extra-curricular activities currently taking place in the school. If your daughter has not already signed up to one of our numerous activities, please encourage them to get involved. New students are always welcome.

Good evening, parents/guardians and students

E-books

Have you downloaded your free e-books yet?
Get organised with your learning for the year and lighten the load for homework by downloading your free e-books...

There may be some subjects where the textbook may be left in your locker in school, and the e-book version can be used for homework, instead of bringing books in and out each day. All textbooks should have a code/system to give you access to a free e-book version of the textbook.

There are some useful supports in the attached PDF document to help you get started...

Student Supports for Using Office 365 (Teams)

Teachers use the class Team to communicate with students and make resources available for learning. A reminder to students to check Teams regularly to keep up to date with learning and important information.

Did you know there are teacher-made videos on our website to help your child to use our school platform for learning? Teachers on our Digital Learning Team created some ‘how to’ videos to show students how to use Office 365 (Teams) on different devices at home. You can find them here ... Parents - Holy Family School

REMINDER - HFSS Parents' Association AGM 7.30pm will be held on Monday 3rd October 2022 at the Holy Family Secondary School .

All parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to take a proactive part in supporting the HFSS school community.

Calendar reminder- no school tomorrow, Friday, 30th September 2022.

A Reminder: We are delighted to share an open invite (attached pdf) that we have received from the Patrician Secondary School for Senior Cycle students and parents to a Careers Fair taking place in the Patrician Secondary School this evening Thursday 29th September. As you can see from the list of exhibitors there's something for everyone, from all the major colleges to apprenticeships, Gardai, Defence Forces and the world of work. There is no need to book, just turn up on this evening.