Archived : 18 Feb 2024, 12:00 AM
Our 3rd-year and senior cycle Art students recently had the chance to meet with the talented Kildare-based artist, Mary McGrath. With her background in Art Conservation from London and Harvard University, Mary provided an enriching session delving into the intricate techniques of painting restoration.
Mary also captivated our students with her first hand account as the Project Manager for the relocation of the Francis Bacon Studio from London to the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin. This was especially relevant for our senior students who had visited the Francis Bacon studio earlier this year.
Mary is currently immersed in creating a piece of art for ‘Brigid 1500' with the SULT Artists Collective. This exhibition will unfold as an Art Trail in the heart of Kildare Town throughout February 2024.
A massive thank you goes out to Mary for generously sharing her wealth of knowledge, experiences, and expertise with our students. It's been an invaluable opportunity that will surely inspire their artistic journeys.
Archived : 14 Feb 2024, 12:00 AM
Today in the National Indoor Arena in Abbotstown, our Senior Volleyball team sealed the All Ireland title against local rivals St. Mary's College, Naas.
Congratulations to the sixth years on the team who bow out of schools volleyball with yet another title. We may be wrong but we think they have won the All Ireland title at all age groups they have competed in over the past 6 years. They will hope to retain the All Island title against the Northern Irish champions in early 2024.
And finally a special thank you to Ms. Reddy who has looked after the team organising the matches etc. for the year.
Archived : 12 Feb 2024, 12:00 AM
Last Thursday, the TY Active Schools Class completed their first whole schoolevent of the year. Following on from the feedback from the student questionnaires earlier in the year they decided to organise a two-part dance event. Each year group had a 'Just Dance' session in their classrooms and a 'Dance Off' in the gym.
The TYs organised everything from the schedule to the Spotify playlist and everything in between.
Standing up in front of their peers and leading an event, let alone a dance event, is not mean feat but they were fantastic.
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Archived : 11 Feb 2024, 12:00 AM
Archived : 06 Feb 2024, 12:00 AM
The U19 basketballers played Naas CC in the All Ireland Cup Semi Final in the National Basketball Arena yesterday. The game was very competitive but unfortunately we were on the wrong side of the result, losing 42-32. This is the end of competitive basketball for this group but they can be very proud of their season record of 7 wins from 9 games.
Archived : 16 Jan 2024, 12:00 AM
Some of our TY students from 4B headed to the Riverbank Theatre to experience Ireland’s “first Virtual Reality Community Opera”.
Through virtual reality, our students were immersed into the bilingual story “Out of the Ordinary / As an nGnách”, with its innovative medium and unique music.
Archived : 16 Jan 2024, 12:00 AM
Pictured are the students who received their John Paul II award and Papal Cross awards. The students participated in social and parish activities last year and were presented their awards by Bishop Denis McNulty in Carlow on October 27th. The students worked very hard alongside Charlotte Vard to achieve their awards. Well done girls.
Archived : 09 Jan 2024, 12:00 AM
Holy Family Secondary School 8-8 St. Cross & Passion 1-5
Well done to the Senior Ladies Gaelic Football team on their comprehensive win over Cross & Passion of Kilcullen in Suncroft GAA ground on Tuesday.
After a nervy start, conceding a goal and a point, Holy Family settled into the game and managed to get a few scores on the board through Ella Murphy and Laura Jane Kaye. Tenacious defending from the Newbridge defence kept the scores down, with particular effectiveness from Lily O’Connor, Lauren Doyle and Aisling Irhue.
As Sorsha Filgate found the range with her kickouts Holy Family were able to build on the momentum and super goals from Ella Murphy and Kate Murphy pushed out the lead further.
With scoring difference being crucial to qualification from this group Holy Family never relented and a barrage of scores from Ella Murphy, Abbie Kenny and Jessica McNulty ensured a generous margin of victory for the Newbridge side.
Substitutes also played a huge part in securing the win with Abbie Kenny, Isobel Smith, Kate McNulty, Ella Donnellan and Sarah Phelan all making their mark on the game.
This team awaits the results of other groups as they go in search of Leinster glory. Bravo to all involved.
Archived : 27 Dec 2023, 12:00 AM
Archived : 20 Dec 2023, 12:00 AM
The U16 and U19 basketball squads embarked on a journey to Portlaoise, where they played a formidable Dunamase team today. With hearts pounding and basketballs soaring, both u16s and u19s clinched thrilling, nail-biting victories. They've now earned their golden tickets to the knockout stages of the league competition, set to unfold after the upcoming mid-term break. Prepare for a hoops showdown like no other! Well done girls!
