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Happy Halloween!
Created : 22 Oct 2021, 3:30 PM
Archived : 22 Dec 2021, 12:00 AM
Great fun in HFSS today with witches galore, ghosts roaming the corridors, hen parties, the mafia, superheroes, a small herd of cattle and so much more to be found. Well done to everyone! We hope you all have a restful and enjoyable mid-term break.
Senior Football HFSS
Created : 22 Oct 2021, 11:40 AM
Archived : 22 Dec 2021, 12:00 AM
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​Well done to our Senior Football team who gave a valiant effort in their second-round match vs. Maynooth Post Primary School but came up just short, losing by 7 points in the end. After a comprehensive win over Pipers Hill of Naas in the first round HFSS will hope to finish with a victory against Scoil Mhuire of Clane after the Mid-Term break. Thanks to all involved, you've done the school proud!
Warning regarding jelly sweets containing cannabis (THC)
Created : 21 Oct 2021, 12:35 PM
Archived : 21 Dec 2021, 12:00 AM
Dear Parent/Guardian The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is urging parents and guardians to be extremely vigilant to the dangers of their children getting access to and eating confectionary, particularly jelly sweets, containing significant amounts of the psychoactive cannabis component called tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This warning comes amid the ongoing seizures of these illegal food products by the Gardaí and Customs services, and a number of serious medical incidents whereby these THC-containing jelly sweets resulted in teenagers and young children suffering serious adverse health effects requiring hospitalisation. These jelly sweets are packaged to look like popular brands of jellies and have been found to contain toxic amounts of THC (up to 50mg/jelly). Depending on the concentration of THC, eating one of these jellies can mean an equivalent intake of THC that is 5-10 times higher than that inhaled from a single cannabis cigarette. Also, unlike the almost immediate effects of inhaling THC (smoking or vaping), ingesting THC through these jellies can take up to 30 minutes for any effects to be felt. However, while waiting for those effects, those who have eaten these products may overdose in the mistaken belief that they need to eat more sweets in order to feel the effects. Of particular concern to the FSAI is the inadvertent consumption of these jelly sweets by small children who may somehow gain access to what looks and possibly tastes like ordinary sweets. Unfortunately, given access to a bag of these jellies, children will rarely eat just one and therefore, overdosing is a very likely outcome as witnessed by the hospitalisation of a number of seriously ill young children in the early part of 2021. The FSAI has become aware of reports about the availability of THC-containing jelly sweets in Ireland and therefore, parents and guardians are asked to speak with their teenagers alerting them to the dangers if they eat them or if their younger siblings get access to them and subsequently suffer the serious consequences of consuming a toxic substance.

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1st Year Reflection
Created : 20 Oct 2021, 2:44 PM
Archived : 20 Dec 2021, 12:00 AM
Today our First Years enjoyed a Reflection Day with their Religion teachers. They started the morning with our Holy Family Youth group (5th years) who played some ice-breaker games before the school prefects went to our Parish Church to participate in morning mass. In the classrooms, students watched the service via the webcam, after which Sr Kate led a guided meditation. This was followed by classroom activities based around our individual gifts and talents.
HFSS Running club
Created : 20 Oct 2021, 2:17 PM
Archived : 20 Dec 2021, 12:00 AM
Congrats to the students & teachers from the Holy Family Running club that meet every Wednesday after school for completing their first 3k & 5k run today. All students & teachers are invited to join the club for our next 7 week challenge to prepare for either a 3/5/6k run before the Christmas holidays.
TY Activity Week 1
Created : 15 Oct 2021, 3:58 PM
Archived : 15 Dec 2021, 12:00 AM
This week the TY students had their first Activity Week. They took part in a variety of academic and life skills activities including: • CPR • Yoga • Pizza making from scratch • Creative Writing • Bodhrán Workshop • Orienteering • Pitch & Putt • Gaeilge workshop • Clay Modelling • A Business Enterprise workshop • A guest speaker for our new Global Classroom initiative • A Chemistry Laboratory workshop • Modern Foreign Languages Day (French, German and Spanish) We were delighted that we have now introduced Technical Graphics into our TY Programme as our students completed their first Tech. Graphics module this week. On Monday we welcomed TeamWorks to our school, a team building company that create unique induction and team bonding experiences for Transition Year students. TeamWorks aim to improve trust, energise the group, encourage collaboration and communication, increase productivity and creative thinking and highlight the importance of engagement and goal setting. This proved to be a most positive, engaging and memorable experience for all TY students. It was a fantastic week of new experiences and fun activities for all.
Sr Catherine visits School Courtyard
Created : 07 Oct 2021, 5:43 PM
Archived : 07 Dec 2021, 12:00 AM
On Wednesday afternoon we were delighted to welcome Sr Catherine Moran, the very first principal of Holy Family Secondary School, to visit to our beautiful courtyard. On September 7th, 1959, Holy Family opened its doors as the first secondary school in Newbridge for girls. 75 students were enrolled with 5 teachers that included Sr Catherine as Principal. Ms. Allen, Ms. Kissane and Ms. O’Brien greeted Sr Catherine and showed her the courtyard that has been dedicated to her in recognition of the many years she has devoted to the Holy Family and the young people of Newbridge. Fr Joe, Fr Eugen and Sr Kate, our school chaplain, accompanied Sr Catherine to bless our courtyard, a new wellbeing space for our students and staff. Mrs. Teresa Brophy, chairperson of the Board of Management, presented Sr Catherine with a gift from the school community as a thank you for her continued support. “The kiss of the sun for pardon, The song of the birds for mirth, One is nearer God's Heart in a garden Than anywhere else on earth.” (Dorothy Frances Gurney 1913)
David Walliams live chat: inspiring Ireland, Inspiring Students
Created : 04 Oct 2021, 4:26 PM
Archived : 04 Dec 2021, 12:00 AM
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1st and 2nd years had the fun and informative opportunity to attend a live chat today with author and comedian, David Walliams. Thank you to Kildare Education Centre for organising this event for students.
Additional Learning Needs state exam supports
Created : 03 Oct 2021, 2:09 PM
Archived : 03 Dec 2021, 12:00 AM
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The HFSS Additional Needs team will be working with parents and students in the upcoming weeks on the state exam supports for Junior (3rd year) and Leaving Certificate (6th year) students. The State Examinations Commission (known as the SEC) has confirmed the dates for applications for Reasonable Accommodation for Certificate Exams (this is known as 'RACE') for students in Junior and Leaving Certificate this year. The forms will be issued to schools in early October. The SEC circular states “that the criteria for learning difficulty cases will not change from 2021.” Therefore, schools can begin preparing and doing any testing (where required) now following the issue of this circular (S48/21). The application deadline for Leaving Cert. students is November 5th 2021. The application deadline for Junior Cert. students is January 14th 2022. In addition, there are further deadlines for both late and emergency applications outlined in the circular which is available at www.examinations.ie/schools/EN-1013-18562364.pdf The HFSS Additional Needs Coordinator and Additional Needs team of teachers and SNAs work alongside parents and all staff to support our students' abilities and needs. Queries and requests for more information are warmly welcomed. Please contact reception@holyfamily.ie
Incoming 1st Years for September 2022. Reminder.
Created : 03 Oct 2021, 10:36 AM
Archived : 03 Dec 2021, 12:00 AM
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If you have another child starting HFSS in September 2022 (currently in 6th class) an application must be submitted by Friday, October 22nd at 1pm. ALL students who wish to enrol in HFSS for next year MUST HAVE A FORM RETURNED BY 22nd October at 1pm (see Admissions Policy and Admissions Notice). Please contact the ADMISSIONS OFFICE with any queries (045) 431957 or admissions@holyfamily.ie Enrolment application for 1st Year 2022 opened on Friday, October 1st and closes on Friday, October 22nd at 1pm. The HFSS Admissions Policy is available to read on www.holyfamily.ie. Application Forms are available on the website. www.holyfamily.ie/policy-2/ Please note: only those who have already submitted a Declaration of Interest (pre February 2020) were sent an application pack. The application form is available to download for all on the website or in hard copy from the school. Please contact school for specific queries.