On Friday 24th February, our u14 Gaelic team started their group games at home to Gael Cholaiste Naas. 
The Holy Family girls showcased their wonderful skill and teamwork throughout the game. The Holy Family had a comprehensive win over the Gael Cholaiste and they look forward to the next round.

The 5th year Art class enjoyed a wonderful Ceramics Workshop with artist and HFSS past pupil Eleanor Swan. We are very grateful to Eleanor for sharing her skills, knowledge, and creativity. The students created beautiful ceramic plaques during the workshop, well done to all.

Our creative 5th year Art students have been collaborating with the talented Gráinne Bath-Enright. Gráinne is an artist and HFSS past pupil. She is working with the student as part of NAPD Creative Engagement initiative.   

Grainne delivered a series of mural design workshops to create a sketchbook and a design for a wall mural in the school corridor beside the new courtyard. The class reflected on the meaning of Cill Dara 'church of the oak', St. Brigid, growth, unity, biodiversity and our natural environment. The aim or theme of the mural is to ‘bring the outside in’ by creating a sense of calm and mindfulness in the space.  

Painting of the final mural is now well underway. The design incorporates local flowers, birds and trees in a soft green colour palette with accents of pinks and navy blues.   

The symbolism in the mural is as follows: 

Birds - the students 

Fern & flowers - natural wildlife  

Clover - very good for bees and therefore great for biodiversity 

Blue lines - River Liffey 

Oak leaves - 'Chill Dara- - Church of the Oak 

Our main building stairwells received a vibrant makeover during the midterm break. Themed stair decals were placed on each step of the four stairwells with designs ranging from wellbeing motivational quotes to sean focails to classic book titles. Over 88 steps were decorated with each one providing warmth and colour and greatly enhancing the positive atmosphere in the hallways. 

2S CSPE class visited Leinster House today at the invitation of Sean Ó Fearghaíl, T. D. and Ceann Comhairle. The class enjoyed a tour of the Dáil and Seanad. They also had the opportunity to meet Sean Ó Fearghaíl and Mary Lou McDonald who both took time to speak to them personally. An enjoyable trip for 2S. Thanks to all. 

Holy Family Secondary School were delighted to present a generous donation of over €400 and an abundance of items collected to Clare-Louise, a representative from Teach Tearmainn giving a workshop to 5th year students for their reflection day.

Teach Tearmainn are a local organisation that provide free and confidential support services to women and children who are or have experienced Domestic Violence and Abuse.

Before Christmas HFY students, coordinated by Ms. Lynch, led a drive to collect a wide variety useful items to support the domestic abuse victims that avail of support from Teach Tearmainn. Also before Christmas, a number of TY WorldWise Global Schools students held a bake sale to raise money for Teach Tearmainn, amassing over €223. Our principal, Ms. Allen is matching that great effort with a donation of €200 on behalf of the school. 

Well done to all involved and those who donated to support such a worthy cause.

Well done to Ava Rock from second year who represented the Holy Family Secondary School in the Leinster Schools swimming Championships in the National Aquatic Centre on Sunday.

A selection of photographs taken by our Photography Club this January. Photos are also on display on the Photography Board in school for students to enjoy.