Dear parents/guardians,

A final reminder that the closing date for FIRST YEAR enrolment applications is tomorrow (Tuesday, 24th October) by 1pm.

A form for any sister coming to HFSS next year, must be submitted to by this date and time or it is considered a LATE application.

We are very happy to support any of our families with this process- please don't hesitate to call if you need any assistance.

We hope to have the first Clothes Bin collection (Parents' Association fundraiser) over the mid term break so please send any clothes bags to the school during any school day before the school mid-term break begins this Friday (27th). The bags can be left at reception.

Kind regards

Well done to all of our Transition Year students who received their Junior Cycle results today.

Congratulations to you all for learning with determined focus to achieve your own individual goals. Thank you to all of the HFSS staff and teachers for continuously supporting HFSS students to their successes.

In order to facilitate final preparations for the HFSS Open Evening & Transition Year EXPO this Thursday, school will finish for students at 1pm.

A reminder again to please return an application form if there is a sister looking to start at HFSS for the next school year. Application forms are available on the website to download or from reception. The closing date is fast approaching.

Lastly, a reminder also about our Parents' Association clothes collection bin at school for unwanted clothes donations. 

If you shop at Lidl, we'd be very grateful for your nomination on the app for our school.

The Lidl Plus LGFA Rewards Scheme on the Lidl Plus app helps secondary schools earn rewards to support their Ladies Gaelic Football teams. Show #SeriousSupport for your local secondary school by following these 3 easy steps: 

1.  Select Holy Family Secondary School as the school that you want to support on Lidl Plus app 

2.  You get stamps when you scan your Lidl Plus card

3.  By the end date of 22nd October submit your stamps for Holy Family Secondary School 

Details in the link below. 

www.lidl.ie/c/serious-support/s10020006

Please note that classes will finish at 3.30pm tomorrow Thursday 12th October to faciliate the 6th Year Parent Teacher meeting.

REMINDER- PARENTS' ASSOCIATION AGM tonight

7.30pm Monday 9th October 2023 at the Holy Family Secondary School

Dear Parents and Guardians,

 It is the start of a new school year; therefore, we would like to invite you to the AGM of the Parents Association of the Holy Family Secondary school. The AGM will be followed by a short Parents Association meeting.

 As parents and guardians of the students attending the Holy Family Secondary School, you automatically belong to the Parents Association. The Association meets one Monday each month at 7.30pm in the school.

 Our role in the school

· Review and advice, as required, with the principal and staff on school policies.

· Fundraising for the benefit of the school, e.g., Christmas raffle.

· Build effective partnership between school and the home.

· Maintain communication with the school and keep up to date with school news.

· We seek to support and promote the wellbeing of the school, the students and each other.

We are always looking for fresh ideas to bring to our school community and parents are one of our greatest resources. With that in mind we are always looking for new members to join our association. We would encourage you to come and get involved.

 If you cannot attend the meeting but would like to be included on a mailing list, you may email your contact details to <28>hfssparentsassociation@gmail.com. 

We look forward to seeing you.

Caoimhe O'Connor- Chairperson

The Orienteering Trip for 2nd Years to Donadea Forest Park will take place on Tuesday, October 17th.

This trip forms part of the students Classoom Based Asessment (CBA) which will apppear on their Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement.

The cost of the bus is €8 and will be collected through the shop section of the app (will be posted later today).

Further details of the event will be posted on your daughter's Team as we get closer to the event.

A reminder that the Admissions Application window for next year's First Year (current 6th class) is now open.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE SCHOOL BY TUESDAY, 24th OCTOBER 2023 AT 1:00PM. Please note - This is the FINAL APPLICATION DATE and TIME. All applications received after this date will be marked LATE.

The HFSS application form is available to download on the school's website. www.holyfamily.ie/policy-2/ 

 Alternatively, a paper copy can be collected from the school's Admissions Office or please contact administration@holyfamily.ie 

Open Evening & Transition Year Expo in HFSS on Thursday, 19th October 2023, from 4pm-6.30pm.