The Senior Gaelic Football team began their league campaign last Friday versus Cross and Passion, Kilcullen.

The match report attached was completed by one of the TY students as part of their journalism module in English this year.

The Senior Soccer team began their campaign yesterday versus Scoil Chriost Ri, Portlaoise in the 1st round of the Leinster Cup.

The match report attached was completed by one of the TY students as part of their journalism module in English this year.

The Senior and U16 Basketball teams began their campaign on Monday versus Mountrath.

The match report attached was completed by one of the TY students as part of their journalism module in English this year.

Congratulations to Kate Jennings (class of 2024) who received the Godolphin Bursary this year in Kildangan Stud on Saturday 21st September.

This week we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week in Holy Family and this year we are focusing on Self Care. We are asking students to consider what they do to care for their wellbeing and they will be given tips on how to mind their mental health.

Deputy Captain Kate Miller will share a positive message each day with the student body.

Message for Monday: You have 100% track record for getting through the tough days.

The Senior Gaelic Football team had an impressive win versus Athy on Wednesday.

The match report attached was completed by one of the TY students as part of their journalism module in English this year.

The HFSS Equestrian Team are looking for new members for the 2024-2025 school year.

If you have your own horse or pony, can travel to and from shows and can jump a course with minimum height of 80cm, please contact Ms Gorman on teams.

The Under 16 Gaelic Football team had an impressive win versus St. Wolstan's yesterday in the first round of the league.

The match report attached was completed by one of the TY students as part of their journalism module in English this year.

Well done to Olivia, Eva, Tara, Shauna, Sadhbh and Sadie who were selected from Newbridge Town U18 Football club to be Flag bearers at last nights Ireland v Greece match at the Aviva Stadium. It was a wonderful opportunity for the girls to represent their town and country.

We had a number of students who took part in the National Community Games over the last couple of weeks representing Kildare. Congratulations to all those who took part, and to those who won medals. We are very proud of you all here in HFSS.

 U16 Mixed Relay: Eabha Brennan and Eve Dowling (St.Brigids) – Gold Medal

U16 Tag Rugby: Eimear Byrne and Saoirse Cullen (Milltown) – Gold Medal

U14 Tag Rugby: Orlaith Dempsey, Beth O’Donoghue, Anna Dillon (St.Brigids) –Gold Medal

U14 Javelin: Sarah Sinnott (Suncroft) – 4th Place

U16 Solo Singing: Sarah Burke (St. Conleths) – Gold Medal

U16 Group Singing: Sarah Burke, Megan Armstrong, Jodi Kaye, Aoibhinn Dennehy, Ruby Maher (St.Conleths)- Gold Medal

U16 Solo Dance: Lily Callaghan (St.Conleths) – Gold Medal

U16 Group dance: Lily Callaghan, Sarah Townsend (St.Conleths)- Gold Medal

U16 Trio Contemporary: Stella O’Brien Larkin, Eala Harris, Allie Hickey (St.Conleths) – Silver Medal

U16 Solo Drama: Aoibhinn Dennehy (St.Conleths) – Silver Medal

Culture Corner: Tess O’Shea, Nevaeh Kealy (St.Conleth) – Silver Medal

Missing from photo: Allie Hickey TY.