The Holy Family were the first school in Ireland to visit to the Andy Warhol Exhibition titled ‘Three Times Out’ currently being exhibited in the Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin. The exhibition is the largest collection of Andy Warhol’s work to be exhibited in Ireland featuring 250 works of art including the iconic Campbell’s soup can and Marilyn Monroe screen prints.  

"His work explored the relationship between artistic expression and the flourishing consumer culture of the 1960s, new technology and celebrity status, as well as mortality, in a diverse body of works that underpins his artistic genius." - Barbara Dawson, curator and director of the Hugh Lane Gallery.

Following this, the students visited the National Gallery of Ireland, where they went on a guided tour of artworks which link directly into their Leaving Cert Course. Students had the opportunity to engage with, analyse and discuss the works of art that were of interest to them. 

There are several sporting and extracurricular activities available for students in the school. We encourage our students to become involved and explore interests in school.

As a school we are currently focusing 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.

6th year Economics students hosted a "Budget Breakfast" for students and staff to discuss and critically analyse the proposals outlined in Budget 2024, and what these mean for households, business and the Government. They presented some very interesting key points and debated who will gain the most and what more could have been done. A very informative class for all involved.Well done girls! 

Huge congratulations and well done to Katie Franklin, Lily O Connor, Shauna Stafford, Tara Christie, Laura Jane Kaye and Eva Filgate who won the Teresa Healy Cup last weekend in Ringsend Stadium with Newbridge Town FC. After 120 minutes it came down to penalties and Newbridge were triumphant. Well done girls, a wonderful achievement! 

A big thank you to Caroline Darby and Lauren Nolan, volunteers from the Kildare Mental Health Association who talked to our students today about understanding mental health and mental illness, what the Mental Health Association do in the community and the importance of self care and looking after each other. A very interesting and worthwhile talk to conclude our HFSS Mental Health Awareness Week.