News Category: Primary

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Letter to Parents from Chief Medical Officer Dr.Tony Holohan

As we approach the Christmas holidays, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone in our school community for the tremendous work that has been done since September to keep those in our school safe.  

Please find attached an open letter from Dr Tony Holohan to parents/guardians of school children which encourages everyone to continue working together, limit social contacts and maintain the social distancing practices over the Christmas period.

I wish you all a happy, healthy, and relaxing Christmas break with your families,

Kind Regards,

Eimear O Rourke


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A visit from the Guards!

Category : Primary

A few weeks ago the Guards from Cabra Garda Station came into the Primary School to give a talk about Safety Online. The children had lots of great questions which the Guards answered – no matter how difficult! On Friday Garda Rory popped by with 2 Hampers full of treats! We are going to raffle them off in the coming week. Thank you so much Cabra Garda Station! 


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Fundraiser for Dublin Zoo!

Category : Primary

Second class primary students have organised a Fundraiser for Dublin Zoo on Monday the 6th of December. They asked everyone to bring in 2euro each so that they could have a no uniform day and help to raise money to keep Dublin Zoo open. They designed their own posters to advertise the day and notes to go home for all students. The grand total is in and they have collected 151euro? Well done everyone and to your teacher Ms.Roisin O Sullivan for helping you to organise this fundraiser.
Sophia and her brother Bobby designed their own Save The Zoo T-SHIRTS at home❤️

Thank you to Salem who raised a fantastic €22 for the Dublin Zoo
R. O’Sullivan’s Class

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ISL Virtual Christmas 12km Run FUNDRAISER 2020

We invite you to participate in a virtual walk or run in aid of the Holy Family School for the Deaf. All funds raised will go towards funding Chromebooks for students and teachers and achieving our goal of becoming a Digital School of Distinction.

To make this event a challenge and accessible to all abilities, we have divided the virtual run into three themes. Please select the theme according to your ability;


When?
Tuesday the 1st of Dec to Saturday the 12th of Dec.

Where? Anywhere!

How Much? €15!

What do I get for doing the run/walk?

Everyone who has registered will receive a beautiful handmade wooden
Christmas Decoration
which is 100% made by Holy Family Students.

Check out the video of our students making these fantastic medals!

Our enthusiastic teachers explains how it works

How do I sign up? Easy!! Fill in the Google Form Link Below.

Thank you very much for your support.


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Primary Parent/Teacher Meeting

Category : Primary

Parent/Teacher meeting for Primary Parents 27th November 2020

As it is not possible, due to Covid restrictions, to invite our parents/guardians to our scheduled Parent/Teacher meeting on 27th November, a progress report for each individual pupil will be forwarded in the coming weeks.

If you would like to communicate directly with your son or daughter’s teacher after you receive this report,

 please email info@holyfamilydeafschool.ie to arrange a time for this call

Kind regards,

Eimear


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Parent’s Guide: if your child is a close contact of COVID-19 in school

Dr Abigail Collins gives advice on what to do if your child has been in close contact with someone else who has COVID-19 in school or childcare.


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Science Week at Primary!

Category : Primary

For Science week, Ms Fitzsimons class did the skittle experiment, tissue paper, food coloring experiment and colours paint mixing. The pupils enjoyed it very much!

They are scientists in the making!

Well done Ms Fitsimons class!


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Happy World Kindess Day

Category : Primary

Happy World Kindness Day to all the staff in Primary School from 5th/6th Class. What a lovely surprise coming into work to see this. It’s warming to know the students care for staff as much as staff care for the students during these difficult days.

Thank You 5th/6th Class from all the staff at Primary.

It is important to be kind to yourself as well! What random act of kindness are you going to do today?


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Spooky Halloween at Primary

Category : Primary

Nanny Mc Phee landed at Holy Family Primary School and brought lots of Halloween surprises for our wonderful students.

See their lovely reaction at their little spooky gifts! https://youtu.be/AOPvwEWCGxU

Enjoy our happy little monsters parade by clicking on the link below !
https://youtu.be/CGpSf3yMKPQ

Stay safe everyone and enjoy your mid term break! We look forward to welcoming you all back to school on the 2nd November!


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Our little Covid Heros

Category : Primary

Our primary students were presented with a medal today awarding them for being so good, brave and trying their best to keep to social distancing with their classmates, friends, and teachers. Our student’s resilience and ability to adapt and respect the school covid rules at this time is worth commendation. They are our Covid Heros – they are helping to keep the school, their friends, their families and themselves safe – Well done to all.