Welcome to Holy Family J.N.S.
Welcome to the online home of Holy Family Junior National School, Swords. Here you will find all the news and information you need - whether you are a prospective parent planning to enrol your child in the future or one of our already familiar faces, keeping up to date, as we all work together to make the childrens' time in school here as enjoyable and fruitful as possible.
Our website carries all the news, events and happenings from around the school to give you a taste of what's going on here - and there is always plenty going on!! Keep an eye on the "Gallery" section to see photo collections from school life.
Check back regularly for the latest updates and developments!
Recent News
Art Gallery Summer 2025
Thank You for a Colourful Year!
A big thank you to all our amazing artists for filling our school corridors with creativity, colour, and imagination this year. Your artwork has brought our gallery walls to life and made our school a more vibrant place.
Please click here to enjoy the current artistic displays decorating our hallways.
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Newsletter Term 3 2025
Our Term 3 Newsletter is here! Catch up on all the fun, learning, and special moments from this past term at Holy Family JNS. From mindfulness activities to outdoor adventures, it’s been a busy and joyful time for all.Thank you to our wonderful pupils, staff, and families for making it such a memorable term.We wish everyone a safe, happy, and sunny summer break. Enjoy the holidays, and we can’t wait to welcome you all back for another fantastic year of learning and growing together!
Second Class Graduation 2025
We are so proud of our wonderful 2nd Class pupils as they graduate from Holy Family Junior National School and move on to Holy Family Senior National School. On Tuesday, we marked the occasion with a lovely celebration filled with joy, laughter, and a few happy tears. It was a special moment for the children, their teachers, and families. We wish each of them the very best as they begin their journey in 3rd Class. We hope they carry many fond memories of their time in HFJNS with them as they take this exciting next step. Well done all! Pictures here
Flavours of Fingal Art Competition 2025
A big thank you to the Flavours of Fingal County Show for running a fantastic colouring competition in Holy Family JNS. The competition was a wonderful focus for learning, sparking class discussions on farming and country life. Each class received generous prizes for the winners – much appreciated! The children really enjoyed taking part and showed great creativity. We’re all looking forward to visiting the show on the 5th and 6th of July from 11am to 6pm in Newbridge House. Stay tuned – pictures of the colourful entries will be shared soon!
1st & 2nd Class Sports Day 2025
After a couple of cancellations due to poor weather, our 1st and 2nd Class Sports Day finally went ahead—and it was well worth the wait! Under bright blue skies and beautiful sunshine, the children showed fantastic energy, enthusiasm, and team spirit throughout the day. From sprints to sack races, every event was met with cheers and smiles. A huge well done to all who took part and made it such a fun and memorable occasion. Thanks also to our staff and supporters for making the day run so smoothly. We’re already looking forward to next year! Click here for some pictures!
Successful Sponsored Jog – Thank You!
A huge thank you to everyone involved in making our annual sponsored jog a fantastic success! Special thanks to Ms. Culleton for organising the event so brilliantly, the SEN staff for their invaluable help, and to all the parents who supported us on the day. Well done to all the children who worked so hard collecting sponsorships and raising much-needed funds for the school. Your energy, enthusiasm, and generosity are greatly appreciated. It was a wonderful day of fun, fitness, and fundraising, and we’re proud of everyone who took part. Thank you for your continued support!
Junior and Senior Infant Sports Day 2025
Our Junior and Senior Infant Sports Day was a vibrant celebration of teamwork, energy, and school spirit!
The focus in HFJNS is on participation and fun rather than competition, encouraging every student to get involved and enjoy the day.
From creative relays to group challenges, the events promoted unity and collaboration.
Laughter, cheers, and encouragement filled the air as children and staff came together to celebrate movement and wellbeing. It was a wonderful reminder that the joy of sports lies not in winning, but in taking part and supporting one another. Click here for slideshow!
Mindful May 2025
For Mindful May, Junior and senior Infants took part in Sound Bath Workshops today as part of our Creative Schools Initiative which is funded by the Arts Council. Click here for pictures
Sound bath workshops offer children a calming and engaging sensory experience that supports relaxation, focus, and emotional well-being. Through soothing sounds and gentle vibrations, kids learn to manage stress, improve listening skills, and enhance mindfulness.
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Holy Family JNS
River Valley, Swords, Co. Dublin, Charity Number 20119300
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