A sample of the excellent pictures taken by our Photography Club students in October.

An exhibition of the photographs from our Photography Club is on display on the corridor at the back of the dining area. If any student wishes to join the club please contact Ms. Lynch on Teams.

Also a massive 'Thank You' to Fujifilm Newbridge for their kind sponsorship of the club.

A reminder of last week's notification:

As you may be aware, the HFSS First Year Soccer Team (2021/22) have made it to the All-Ireland Final (Coaches Mr. Beggy and Mr. Mulvey). These students are now in 2nd year. The All-Ireland takes place on Tuesday, 22nd November. (HFSS v Presentation College (Athenry)). This will be played in Athlone. We are inviting all students on the school's soccer teams, all 2nd years and all 3rd years to attend as supporters. This will be a nice opportunity to have a school supporters' day away in recognition of all the hard work that they have been doing. There will be a €10 charge for the bus for students, but the admission fee and other costs will be paid by the school. Students who do not wish to attend will have classes as normal. The bus money can be paid via the school app shop.

The closing date for payment was yesterday; however there are still a number of seats available on the buses. A request for payment can be found in the 'shop' section or Mr. Beggy will collect cash outside Ms. Kissane's office after 8.20 in the morning.

Dear parents / guardians,

As per our school calendar there will be no school on Monday 21st November for students to facilitate a staff training day.

This week in HFSS was our anti bullying and inclusion week to coincide with the national LGBTQi+ week which is next week . We are celebrating one week early due to exams. In tutor time students learned about hurtful language that is often used and how to avoid falling into this habit. All students contributed to a hands of friendship art piece where each student drew their hand and wrote on each finger how they could be more inclusive. This piece is displayed in our front hall. Our rainbow civvies today on Friday was a wonderful display of solidarity and friendship among the student body.

Our Senior A Volleyball team had a very successful day today, beating both St. Brigids and St. Raphaels, Loughrea in straight sets. With one round left to play, HFSS now look to securing a place in the All-Ireland Final in Round 3 next week in Carlow.

An excellent team performance by all

As you may be aware, the HFSS First Year Soccer Team (2021/22) have made it to the All-Ireland Final (Coaches Mr. Beggy and Mr. Mulvey). These students are now in 2nd year. The All-Ireland takes place on Tuesday, 22nd November. (HFSS v Presentation College (Athenry)). This will be played in Athlone. We are inviting all students on the school's soccer teams, all 2nd years and all 3rd years to attend as supporters. This will be a nice opportunity to have a school supporters' day away in recognition of all the hard work that they have been doing. There will be a €10 charge for the bus for students, but the admission fee and other costs will be paid by the school. Students who do not wish to attend will have classes as normal. The bus money can be paid via the school app shop. The closing date for payment is next Monday (14th November).

A reminder that the Parents' Association will meet this evening (Monday. 7th November) at 7.30 pm in school. All parents/guardians are always welcome.

The PA will be planning for the upcoming Christmas School Raffle fundraiser amongst other items.

Please contact hfssparentsassociation@gmail.com

On Tuesday 25/10/22, our u16 basketball squad went up against Naas CC. We started off well and with a lead. The girls took some amazing shots and were defending so well. Kate Miller was getting all the rebounds and getting them out. The girls came off in the first quarter and the game was close. It was all to play for. The girls went back on and the Nass CC team had made a few changes to their team, but that did not matter to the Holy Family girls they kept up the magnificent work. Sadly, the girls started to drop behind and they started to lose hope. But at half time with a good team talk the girls went back on to the court with the determination to win. The girls caught back up with the opposition and were drawing on and off. It was nearing the end of the third quarter and there were a few fouls given from both teams. We then got to the last quarter, and it was close all the way to the very end. The girls were ahead by one, then the Naas CC girls had the ball and a time-out was called in the last twenty-two seconds they were called from the time out and the Naas CC girls got the last score of the game. The girls were gutted that they sadly lost so quickly after all the fighting. The end score was 30 –31. The girls then wished the Naas CC girls good look in their future matches. The girls are now out of the cup but will have more luck in the other matches to come. 

On Wednesday 26/10/22, the u19 senior girls' basketball squad went up against St Kevins from Dunlavin at home, but sadly did not come out with the result they wanted and deserved. The match started and the two teams were both playing amazing. They were both putting in so much work to lead their teams to victory. The first quarter finished, and Holy Family were up by two points. The 2nd quarter was end to end action with a lot of baskets for both teams. Holy Family girls had sadly lost their lead and were behind by a bit. Going into the next quarter the girls were determined to come out of this match with a win, and we saw all the girls put in every ounce of energy that they had to finally get the score back to a draw. This quarter flew by quick, and we could see the girls were getting a bit tired, but they went into the last quarter with their heads up high and a positive mindset. We watched as the scores went up and up for both teams leaving supporters eager to see who would come out of this match with a win. In the last five minutes St Kevins started to gain more possession of the ball and took more shots at the holy family basket. The final whistle went, Holy Family girls had sadly lost 21 to 33. The girls took the loss well and congratulated St Kevins. The girls are now in the shield and hope to go far.