St Mary's Holy Faith Killester

Newsletter #7 November 2021

22-November-21
Newsletter #7 November 2021

College Awareness Week

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This is College Awareness Week and students have been engaging in activities to promote awareness for the range of courses and colleges to which students can apply. Our Guidance Counsellor Ms. Hynes facilitated classes and workshops throughout the week to promote college awareness.

Languages Connect

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Transition Year students took part in the Languages Connect Programme on Monday, November 22nd. Students celebrated all the fun and benefits of foreign language learning through interesting and active workshops, competitions, hearing from speakers and learning from peers and other members of the school and local community!

Pen Pals

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Ms McGahey's 3rd year class have been preparing pen pal letters for students in France. Pen pals are a great way to improve written and communication skills and to learn about other countries and cultures.

School Closure

As per the school calendar, the school is closed on Monday, November 29th and Tuesday, November 30th.

Covid-19

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a short video message has been issued to parents as a reminder not to send your child to school if she is symptomatic. the video can be viewed here: VIDEO MESSAGE TO PARENTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

3rd Year Parent Teacher Meeting

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An online parent teacher meeting will take place on December 9th, 2021 from 4.15pm-6.45pm. All students will finish class at 3.30pm. The meeting can be accessed through your daughter's Microsoft Teams account.

Thanks to all the parents of 3rd Year who joined our information evening on November 18th, 2021.

Anti-bullying seminar for Parents from Dublin City University

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Dublin City University Anti-Bullying Centre FUSE team will be hosting a FREE parents webinar for all FUSE participating schools. This will take place on Tuesday, December 14th from 7 pm to 8 pm. You can register by clicking the image below or by using this link:

Aspire 2 Mentors

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The students from 5th year who have opted for the mentoring programme enjoyed an interesting meeting with their mentors on November 17th as the mentors talked about their career journeys.

Aspire 2 Launch

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The Aspire 2 launch photoshoot took place on Thursday, November 18th. We look forward to a great partnership aimed at maximising the potential of 5th year students.

Step Aerobics

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Rang Brod enjoyed a masterclass this week in step aerobics with instructor Michelle Maher. A big thank you to Dublin City Council who sponsored the initiative.

Leaving school throughout the school day

For child protection reasons, we have a policy on leaving school throughout the school day. Please review the procedure here http://holyfaith.ie/News/Attendance-in-School/120694/Index.html. Only a designated adult listed on our system or prearranged in writing can collect a student from the school. We appreciate your cooperation regarding this important matter.

School Calendar

Our school calendar can be accessed live HERE

A calendar for the month of December can be viewed HERE

Soccer

the soccer team played Ashbourne Community School on November 14th. A match report prepared by Drew Hendrick and Erin Murphy (1st years) can be read HERE

November We Remember

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During November, we have been remembering our loved ones who have passed on. A remembrance tree have been placed in the oratory.

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