Category : Post Primary
As part of our summer camp some of our junior students had an amazing opportunity to participate in an online art workshop with artist Duffy with Ark.ie. They even provided an ISL Interpreter. The students used their imagination to create mystical characters. This was a wonderful creative workshop. Special thanks to Duffy Shannon and Renn from Ark.ie.
Category : Post Primary
Some senior students got to go to AWESOME WALLS with our summer camp. They loved this activity and most of them climbed to the very top and back down twice! Special thanks to Tess Daly and Mark Hughes from Dublin City inclusion for helping to make this possible!
The kids had an exciting boxing workshop with European Boxer Eric Donovan. They learned about hand-eye coordination, strength, and conditioning — and had a lot of fun along the way! Thank you Eric 
We had a fantastic second day of Summer Camp! The children enjoyed an art workshop with art teacher John Canning, where they created artwork inspired by Kandinsky. The shapes, colours and artwork are beautiful! It’s wonderful to see everyone’s engagement in this creative activity. A big thank you to John! Well done all!
The children enjoyed exploring physics with David Keenhan and Eamonn from the IOP (Institute of Physics). There was something for everyone, and it was wonderful to see all the kids fascinated by science and the marvel of how things work. A big thank you to David and Eamonn for their fascinating sessions!
Category : Post Primary
We enjoyed a fantastic evening at the 2025 FAI Primary Schools National Finals in the Aviva stadium yesterday!
We are rightly proud of our young team – their focus, passion and determination was a joy to see. It was wonderful experience for them to compete in a national arena- I am sure they will remember this for the rest of their lives!
The passion & commitment of our team managers/coaches was also so evident for all to see. Joe and Kevin on behalf of Holy Family thank you so much for giving this wonderful opportunity to our boys and girls and showcasing Holy Family in such a positive way.
Lovely to see former teacher Michael return for the event to see the team he also helped to coach, do so well.
My thanks to Liz, Sean and the primary staff team for all the preparations and their support home and away & especially Andy who drove the team and supporters to and from the Aviva.
Lovely to see staff from post-primary, parents, and friends from the wider Deaf community lend their support.
We very much appreciate support and funding from Ben Looney and DSI Deaf Sports Ireland.
Category : Post Primary
Funding Acknowledgement – May 2025
This school now has high-speed broadband connectivity through the Department of Education School Broadband Programme, delivered as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) under the Recovery and Resilience Facility funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU
Category : Post Primary
Today, we had a wonderful JCSP Celebration, recognising the achievements of our 3rd-year students who completed the Junior Cert School Programme. The graduation ceremony was a joyful occasion where we celebrated their dedication and success.
Our students actively participated in the Creative Dance Initiative, the Film Making Initiative, fundraising for charities, and organising events such as Maths Day. They also played active roles as members of the school sports teams.
Some of the students participated in a Poetry Workshop with Colm Keegan, where they created their poems. Some of these poems were read at the WRAPP (Writing, Reading and Performance Poetry) event at Trinity College and were subsequently chosen to be recited again at the KPMG Children’s Book Awards Ireland in Merrion Square. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments! We were so proud that we published their poems in a book—a keepsake each student will receive, with an unlimited edition available on the JCSP Libraries Sora App. We believe that their poems and achievements deserve to be celebrated and cherished forever. Each student will receive their copy of the poetry book, and their work will inspire others to chase their dreams.
I’d like to leave you with a heartfelt paragraph from Ibrahim’s poem about his family:
“My family gives me hope and strength.
We move forward like the bravest team.
They give me the courage to chase every wish and follow every impossible dream.”
This poem resonates deeply with our school family here at Holy Family School for the Deaf. We hope that all our students, poets, and readers will continue to chase every wish and follow every dream. Wishing all our 3rd years the best of luck in Transition Year.
Category : Post Primary
When we started our YSI project, we wanted to make a real
dierence for the deaf community. One thing we noticed
was how dicult it can be for deaf people to order at
drive-thrus — something most of us take for granted.
Miscommunication at the speaker can turn a simple trip
for food into a stressful experience.
To try and change that, we sent letters to fast food chains
and TDs, asking them to introduce things like visual
menus and easier ways to order. We also wrote and
performed a drama to show what it’s like to face these
everyday challenges. We attended the Mansion House in
Dublin city along with many other schools to showcase
our project and raise awareness on this issue.
Taking part in the YSI competition gave us the chance to
share our project and hear other inspiring ideas too. It’s
been an amazing experience, and we’re proud to have
helped raise awareness for an issue that’s often overlooked
and aects our community, the Deaf communi
Category : Post Primary
Building Confidence and Creating Connections
Summer Camp 2024
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Congratulations to second year student who won second prize in the NCSE Summer Creations competition. Her picture ‘The Northern Lights’ was created using felting techniques.
Category : Post Primary
We were delighted to welcome Minister Hildegarde Naughton and Neasa Hourigan T.D to our school this morning! They engaged with our students and staff about our campaign for in-house ISL interpreters, emphasising the importance of accessibility and inclusion in education.
We hope this visit will help us secure a much needed ISL Interpreter.
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Category : Post Primary
A huge thank you to Lions Club Ireland for making this possible! Your generous support is truly making a difference in teaching and learning at Holy Family School.
We are incredibly fortunate to have the backing of Lions Club Ireland. Their contributions have significantly enhanced our educational environment through funding new Chromebooks, installing Clevertouch screens, and establishing a dedicated computer room for woodwork classes. These advancements are paving the way for future subjects and opportunities, including the potential introduction of new CDG classes.
Thanks to the Lions, we were able to effectively support our students digitally during lockdown, ensuring continuity in their education. Our school is continually evolving in the digital landscape, and we are proud to partner with the Lions Club Ireland in preparing our students for the 21st-century digital world.
Happy teachers and students are enthusiastically testing out the brand new Clevertouch screens at @HFSchoolDeaf1!
