Holy Family Junior National School

Welcome Back - Autumn 2021

Published on Tuesday 31st August 2021

Hello again everyone - hopefully you all managed to enjoy the summer months just passed. We did get some beautiful weather and I'm sure you all made the best of it....lots of beach time and ice-cream, with plenty of sunscreen too!!

We are very excited at the school to welcome all our children and families back for another year. A really special "Welcome" goes out to all our new Junior Infants and their families. We know you will get off to a great start and hope that it is the beginning of four wonderful years at the Junior School. We also, of course, wish our ex-second class pupils all the best as they transfer to the Senior School - we'll look out for you around the campus.

As always, we will keep the website up to date with all the important information you need, along with highlights of all that goes on throughout the busy school year, so check back regularly.

First up, we have published an updated list of teacher email addresses - these will replace the temporary addresses that were in use up to now. The list is available at the link at the top of each web page or you can go direct by clicking HERE.

Please note the main school email address has also changed to admin@holyfamilyjns.ie

We have returned to school under the same conditions as existed last year in the fight against COVID-19. We hope, as time goes on and the situation improves, that we can begin to return to school life as close to as it was, pre-pandemic. In the meantime, we appreciate everyone's continued co-operation with the arrangements that are in place.

Have a great year everyone!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS...(and Green Flag 4!)

Published on Monday 5th July 2021

As the school closes for the Summer holidays and we come to the end of a second, unusual school year, a huge "Thank You" is due to all in the school community - children, parents, all school staff and Board - for the effort made by all, as we worked to minimise the impact of the pandemic. We hope for a restful and enjoyable summer for all, to recharge the batteries for whatever situations we may face in the Autumn, hopefully the beginning of the return to more "normal" times.

We finish however with good news, as the school has been awarded our 4th Green Flag, for Travel. You can read about all our flag projects over the years HERE. We look forward to celebrating this when we return - in the meantime, have a lovely summer and see you all again at the end of August.

LATEST UPDATES / Admissions Information (for 2021 - 2022 School Year)

Published on Friday 25th June 2021

JUNE 2021 UPDATES:

Drone footage of the whole school performing the "Cha Cha Slide" on Friday June 18th is available to watch HERE. It was a spectacular event, as part of our Green Schools Project and many thanks to Mr. Culleton for putting the video together and everyone involved with organising.

Check out the Teddy Bears' Picnic from Rooms 7A and 8A below or click HERE.

With a few weeks left to go, the pace is picking up for our efforts to secure our 4th Green Flag for "Travel". See below or click HERE for updates on our "Walk On Wednesdays" project. All Green School related info at this link HERE.

MAY 2021 UPDATES:

New additions - our beautiful new "Story Space" has launched, with the assistance of the Parents' Association - see below or click HERE to read and see all about it!

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION (for 2020-2021 school year):

The school has now finalised and published the arrangements that will be in place for the enrolment of new Junior Infants, for the school year 2021 - 2022. Due to COVID restrictions, we are unable to have traditional, open enrolment days in January. Instead, we will invite parents to the school on specific dates and times to make a formal application, commencing October 2020.

From 9th October 2020 to 28th January 2021 a form will be available online at www.databizsolutions.ie/AdmissionForm and enter School Roll Number 19721R.

Parents/Guardians should complete this form as soon as possible to allow the school contact them to arrange an appointment to formally register for enrolment. All required documentation, without exception, must be supplied at this meeting.

Please view the full and updated Admissions Policy and Annual Admission Notice documents that are now available to download from the School Policies and Publications page of this website, or click HERE to go directly to the page.

Teddy Bears Go On Picnic

Published on Monday 7th June 2021

With the easing of the COVID restrictions, outdoor dining is back on the menu and the Teddy Bears in Senior Infants didn't waste any time organising an outdoor social event..... a picnic, following the regulations of course!!

We have pictures here of the first ones to head out - the Teddy Bears (and their children) from Ms. Watson's class in Room 7A and Ms. Ginty's from Room 8A. Thankfully the weather stayed nice and there was plenty of time for fun and games, along with the picnicking. The "Bears" of course came in all shapes and sizes and by the end of the picnic, I heard they were all "stuffed" (groan!!).

Even before COVID times, such outings were always very popular. It is a great sign to see fun activities like this returning as proof, hopefully, that we are on the road to a return to normal and all the good stuff that brings with it.

To see the bears and children enjoying themselves, click on the picture above and then view the full gallery at the bottom of the new page.

Green Schools Flag 4 - Walk On Wednesdays

Published on Tuesday 1st June 2021

We have been working towards our 4th Green Schools Flag since September 2020. What would usually be a one year project has had to stretch out over two academic years, as a result of the two major COVID-related closures.

This flag is for the area of "Travel" and we have been enjoying great success and seeing great numbers take part in our "WOW Project - Walk On Wednesdays". With only a few weeks to go and the weather finally picking up, we are hoping for a final push from as many of you as possible, as we march towards the holidays at the end of June. Here we go then, best feet forward.......

For all information related to this Flag and all the previous flags in the Green Schools Project, click on the page link in the menu above or just click HERE.

Once Upon A Time.......

Published on Thursday 6th May 2021

Everyone loves a good story.....children and adults alike. Storytime is an essential part of childhood and as much as children love to hear stories, adults love to tell them. Whether it be at bedtime or curled up on the sofa, shared storytime is time that everyone treasures. It is a core part of the schoolday too and children learn so much through stories, on top of the enjoyment they get from hearing them.

So we are delighted with the latest development at the school - the launch of our beautiful, new, outdoor story space. Located in the recently revamped patio area, it is a magical space for a class to go with their teacher to hear a story. Right at the heart of the school premises, cosy and private, it will be a very busy space for sure - as long as the weather smiles down favourably on us. It would not have been possible without the generous assistance of the Parents' Association so once again, children and staff say "Thank You" to them for their ongoing support of the school.

Click on the photo above to enlarge and see more......

Now, back to the story...where were we..........

Virtual Video Love from Room 8A

Published on Tuesday 23rd February 2021

Is it the most common word used in songs...."Love"....?? Certainly seems to be - one famous group telling us that "All you need is Love" while elsewhere it is said that "Love is all around you"...... One thing for sure, "Love is in the Air" around the pupils from Ms. Ginty's Senior Infants Class in Room 8A, as they prove with their latest video release!

Obviously, there was plenty left over after Valentine's Day and it needed somewhere to go. So, luckily for us, they have bundled it up with some nice music and launched it for all to enjoy below.

Keep up the great work there and keep sending us your latest creations, which help keep our spirits up, as we march on towards brighter days ahead, in all sorts of ways!!❤️☺️

(P.S. If reading on the website homepage, just click on the image or title above to open the full post and access the Video).

Even More Hugs - from Room 7!

Published on Thursday 18th February 2021

They say "you can never get too much of something good" and how true that is...... especially when it is "Virtual Hugs All Round" from the at-home pupils to everyone missing the real thing!

So, below we have the latest batch of feel-good, heart-shaped wishes, which are the result of the stellar efforts of the children in Ms. Power's Senior Infants Class in Room 7!! Don't they all look so proud of their creations - and so they should, spreading warm feelings of love and joy right throughout our locked-down school community. This will help us to keep going and keep our spirits lifted, until the day we are all looking forward to arrives - being back together for real and having fun together.

A great big "THANK YOU" so to you all in Room 7 (and your teacher), for brightening up our day with your lovely artwork and cheerful wishes..... which we return to you many times over!!

(P.S. If reading on the website homepage, just click on the image or title above to open the full post and access the pictures).

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