The Board of Management is delighted to share with the school community that Holy Family Secondary School has been granted approval, from the Department of Education, to plan for a significant permanent school extension following the application to improve school facilities and increase student capacity.

The new build will include more Science labs, a new Home Economics Studies suite (including a Craft Room), Music Room, Graphics Room and more classrooms. Importantly, the extended build will also include a Special Education Suite and all ancilliary accommodation. 

This extension will take time to come to fruition, however, this is a very exciting new phase in our school's history and it is one that the school has been lobbying steadily for in recent years. This aim was set out as a target in our current School Plan, 'By 2026'.

www.holyfamily.ie/policy-2/

Please find attached the timetable for lunchtimes and after school activities.

As a school we are focused on developing our ‘Whole School Approach to Wellbeing’.  Engaging in sporting or extracurricular activities enables students to develop teamwork, communication, relationships, and a sense of belonging, all of which helps students to develop socially and be successful in school.  Participating in sporting or extracurricular activities helps students develop their self-esteem and helps develop life skills.  It provides students with opportunities to take a break from their studies and is proven to boost academic performance overall.  We encourage our students to participate in some activities.

A reminder, as per the school calendar, there will be NO SCHOOL for students this Thursday 25th January due to a staff JCT training day.

Huge congratulations to the cadette B girls volleyball team who won the All Ireland today in Galway. It was nail biting 3 sets , with outstanding playing , team work , grit and camaraderie . Well done , we are so proud of you girls ! 

Live streaming of Volleyball final  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Ad2--FWMA

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Due to a power cut in the school , afterschool study is cancelled this evening .

Congrats to past pupil Alex Murphy (Class of 2020) athlete who represented Ireland in the Celtic International Cross-Country competition in Scotland last weekend contributing to the Irish Silver Team medal. The Suncroft AC athlete is currently studying Global Business in Madrid (DCU) and last year she had a fantastic win in the London Half Marathon. There is a great write up on Alex's athletic achievements to date in this weeks' Kildare Nationalist paper. Well done Alex!

Dear Parents/Guardians ,

You are invited to an online information meeting for Transition Year 2024/25. It will take place on teams at 6.30pm on Tuesday 23rd January.

Please click on the link below to access the meeting

TY information meeting