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!
Category : Post Primary
We are delighted that for the second consecutive year, Lions Ireland has encouraged our primary students to participate in the Lions International Peace Art Competition, and they organised an exclusive internal competition just for all the students of Holy Family School.
The results were absolutely magnificent! The hall were adorned with stunning artwork that represents ‘Peace without Limits’
A big thank you goes out to Frank O’Donoghue, Werner Schwanberg, Hilary and Phelim Moylan, and all the Lions members who helped in organising in bringing the ‘Peace’ Art Competition to our school. It was a joy to witness such incredible talent on display. Hilary remarked on how challenging it was to select a winner due to the exceptional quality of the pieces submitted!
We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful for the support of Lions Ireland in fostering creativity and peace through art.
Category : Post Primary
We had an incredible time during Year 2 of our Creative Cluster! Students from three schools—Bishoptown Community School, Mid West School for the Deaf, and Holy Family School for the Deaf—gathered in Athy, County Kildare, for a series of engaging and enriching activities.
Throughout the three days, participants explored various creative endeavours, including pottery with Jayne Foley from Tribe Art and screen printing with Angelina Foster from Blueway’s Art Studio. Students also took part in a variety of exciting activities: an icebreaker workshop led by Charlie Hughes, dragon boating with the Athy Dragon Boat Club, a visit to the Virtual Driving Hub, cycling along the Blueway with Kildare Sports Partnership, Yummy Coffee & Treats in Dilly Dally, a walking tour with Athy Sing and Sign, an interactive Q&A session with Seamus Malone, and a movie screening at Athy Community College. So many people helped to make all this possible – Thank you so much!
It was an extraordinary three days that allowed students to forge deeper connections with their peers from other schools. These experiences not only nurtured creativity but also boosted the students’ confidence and overall well-being. We are grateful for this opportunity and look forward to more collaborative adventures in the future! Special thanks to all the staff for helping to make this possible and thanks to Creative Cluster and Dept of Education ESD for funding this initiative!
All the students got their caricatures done by Brendan O Rourke Caricatures!!
Category : Post Primary
Summer July Programme
All the pupils in the Summer July Programme had a great day today at the Dublin Zoo!
Category : Post Primary
Category : Post Primary
Celebrate today’s Olympic Theme, the Red Circle, promoting a Healthy Mind And Body! 🌟
As part of the JCSP initiative ‘Being Aware’, our junior students were gifted with ‘headplan’ journals to express their gratitude, thoughts, and ideas. The students are loving the journals and have already started documenting their thoughts and doodles! 📝 This simple act of self-care is truly impactful and inspiring.
Our LCA students hosted a fabulous Hair and Beauty Day with the delightful ‘May Lily’ pop-up salon offering hairstyles, manicures, facials, and soothing hand and arm massages. 🌺 Guests had the opportunity to support the Deaf Ethiopia Project through donations, making it a day filled with relaxation and giving back. Taking time for self-care and mindfulness is essential, so don’t forget to treat yourself! ✨
A heartfelt thank you to everyone for their support in making this day truly special. Let’s continue to prioritise self-care and spreading positivity! 💖 #HealthyMindBody #SelfCare #Gratitude #SupportingCauses
Category : Post Primary
During the third ‘Mini Meet’ of the Creative Cluster programme, our TY students and students from Bishoptown Community School had the opportunity to visit Mid-West School for the Deaf (MWSD). The warm welcome we received included meeting teachers and students, with Principal Maria Allen thanking us for previous mini meets and delivering a lovely speech to welcome our students.
Our TY students were delighted to reunite with their friends and enjoyed a diverse range of creative activities over the two days. From exploring the history of Limerick at King John’s Castle to experiencing the Rugby Experience and engaging in a fun game of bowling, the students had a memorable time. Additionally, they visited the Limerick Art Gallery and participated in a hands-on workshop at the Hunt Museum, delving into artefacts from the Viking era. Special thanks to our dedicated staff Maggie Owens, Catherine Catherine McFarlane, Lorraine Creed and Christopher Jones for their support and to Michelle Creed and Evan Maguire for organising a successful conclusion to the three creative mini meets. We look forward to witnessing the incredible collaborative artwork that will showcase the connections between all three schools.
Thank you Creative Cluster and Dept of Education ESD 2030 for funding this initiative.
Category : Post Primary
8th February 2024
We were delighted to have Lion Frank O’Donoghue and other Lions from various clubs in Ireland visit our school. They were given a personal tour to meet our students and staff and see firsthand the impact that Lions Clubs Ireland has had on education at Holy Family School for the Deaf. Their continued support is greatly appreciated, and we are grateful for the positive contribution they have made to our school community. The Lions really enjoyed the tour of our school, and they were particularly delighted to see the choir performing and to see one of our students paying the violin!
Check out the video of the Lions signing ‘Lions’ in ISL.
Category : Post Primary
Last week, Holy Family School for the Deaf had the pleasure of hosting the second mini meet as part of the Creative Schools Cluster project, alongside Bishoptown Community School and Mid-West School for the Deaf. We were excited to welcome students from BCS and MWSD to our school and show them our school.
The day started with a tour of Holy Family School, where our visitors had the opportunity to meet our students and staff. Afterward, we took them to Deaf Village Ireland (DVI), where Sylvia Nolan, Martina Kearns, and Rebecca Nelson gave us a wonderful tour of the Deaf Heritage Center, ISL Restaurant – Mad Brothers, and the DVI. We then enjoyed a delicious lunch at Mad Brothers and headed to Trinity College, where we met with Dr. John Bosco and Dr. Isabelle Heyerick.
At Trinity College, we were given the opportunity to visit the Book of Kells and the astonishing GAIA project by artist Luke Jerram. The GAIA project aims to spark discussions about our responsibility to the environment and how we can make our lifestyles more sustainable. Our students thoroughly enjoyed this experience.
Next, we visited the Centre of Deaf Studies, where Dr. John Bosco provided a comprehensive explanation of their college. He also discussed the possibilities of becoming an ISL Interpreter or ISL Teacher. Our students were inspired and who knows, maybe one day some of them will be studying ISL linguistics in room 101. We are incredibly grateful to Dr. John Bosco and Dr. Isabelle Heyerick for the tour.
Following this insightful talk, we headed next door to the National Gallery of Ireland, where Lianne Quigley, a Deaf Tour Guide, took us on a mesmerising tour featuring amazing artists such as Jack B Yeats, Una Walters, William Leech, and Deaf artist Hendrick Avercamp. Thank you, Lianne, for providing our group with such a brilliant tour.
That evening, we enjoyed a delicious meal at Milano’s restaurant on Dawson Street and stayed at the trendy and centrally located Generator hostel in Smithfield.
The next day, we visited Holy Family School for the Deaf’s primary school. Our group had the opportunity to tour the school and meet the first deaf teachers who recently graduated from the Primary Teachers course at DCU. They also learned about the Deaf Flag with Phillip Grehan and his students, and saw the wall of Deaf Role Models. We are incredibly grateful to Sean Herlihy and the entire staff for hosting us and making us feels so welcome. The children at Holy Family School were absolutely lovely!
Afterward, we visited the Hugh Lane Gallery to see the Andy Warhol exhibition, which showcased over 250 of his artworks. It was a truly fantastic experience for everyone involved.
After lunch and some free time, we headed to Henrietta Street to learn about the Tenements in Dublin in the early 1900s. Special thanks to Alvean Jones deaf tour guide for leading the tour. Our students really enjoyed the experience.
Overall, this Creative Schools Cluster was a tremendous success.This couldn’t have been possible without the funding and support from Creative Schools Cluster and ESD (Educational Sustainable Development), Limerick Education Centre, staff from all three schools and members from the Deaf Community.
It provided an amazing experience for all the students involved, allowing them to meet inspiring Deaf role models. These collaborations have a significant positive impact on the students’ self-confidence, self-awareness, and sense of identity. They are brilliant opportunities for our students to connect and broaden their horizons.
