Holy Faith Clontarf https://holyfaithclontarf.com Tue, 19 May 2026 08:04:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Annual Class Calendar Fundraiser for St. Francis Hospice https://holyfaithclontarf.com/annual-class-calendar-fundraiser-for-st-francis-hospice-2/ Tue, 19 May 2026 08:04:04 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/annual-class-calendar-fundraiser-for-st-francis-hospice-2/ + Read More]]> 2nd Year pupils presented a cheque for €3,615 to Ms Lilian Hunt from St. Francis Hospice in Raheny. The money was raised through our annual class calendar fundraiser.
Ms Hunt spoke to students about the services that Saint Francis Hospice offers and the new building development that will see 24 new, individual ensuite rooms completed at the St. Francis Raheny site. Thank you to Ms Hunt and to Ms Daly for coordinating the fundrasier. Well done to everyone involved!

]]> Class of 2026 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/class-of-2026/ Mon, 18 May 2026 17:48:09 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/class-of-2026/ Congratulations to the Class of 2026 who graduated on Friday. We wish them all the best in their exams and their future studies. 


“You’re off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so… get on your way.” — 
Dr. Seuss

]]> Microsoft Dreamspace Ambassador Graduation 2026 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/microsoft-dreamspace-ambassador-graduation-2026/ Wed, 13 May 2026 19:14:08 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/microsoft-dreamspace-ambassador-graduation-2026/ + Read More]]> Congratulations to Keqiao Chen, Cindy Chen and Diane Gallagher who were awarded the platinum level award for their work as Dreamspace Ambassadors this year. The three students attended online training sessions with Microsoft Dreamspace and then ran a number of related initiatives and activities in the school for younger students. The three TY students attended a graduation day in Microsoft yesterday. Well done, girls! 

]]> Knock Shrine Student Symposium https://holyfaithclontarf.com/knock-shrine-student-symposium/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:02:03 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/knock-shrine-student-symposium/ + Read More]]> This week, several 5th year students travelled to Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo to take part in the Le Cheile  Student Symposium. 

They joined other students from various Le Cheile Trust Schools for a day of community and reflection. 
 
The group took part in various workshops and attended Mass celebrated by Fr. Diarmuid Hogan. The girls represented themselves and Holy Faith brilliantly throughout the day. 

Well done girls!  
]]> Tennis https://holyfaithclontarf.com/tennis-2/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/tennis-2/ Well done to our Tennis Teams who played in the preliminary round of the Grant Thornton Leinster School Girls Competition. 

]]> Congratulations to India Hughes https://holyfaithclontarf.com/congratulations-to-india-hughes/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:52:03 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/congratulations-to-india-hughes/ Congratulations to TY student India Hughes who was recently awarded the Jack Henderson Medal by the Classical Association of Ireland for achieving the highest mark in the country in the 2025 Junior Cycle Classics exam. 

]]> Republic of Ireland Soccer https://holyfaithclontarf.com/republic-of-ireland-soccer/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:32:04 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/republic-of-ireland-soccer/ + Read More]]> Well done to Maisy Healy and Fiadh Woods who proudly represented the school in the Republic of Ireland U15’s Schools match v Northern Ireland. Maisy was the captain of the Team and both Maisy & Fiadh contributed to the 6-0 win and won Player of The Match awards. Congratulations to both players, we are very proud. 

]]> UCD JUNIOR DEBATES https://holyfaithclontarf.com/ucd-junior-debates-3/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:34:04 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/ucd-junior-debates-3/ Congratulations to Eleanor Fanning, in Second Year, who took part in the UCD Junior Debating quarter finals. Eleanor proposed the motion, “This House believes that countries with a poor human rights record should not be allowed to host International events.” Well done, Eleanor!

]]> SciFest at Holy Faith Clontarf https://holyfaithclontarf.com/scifest-at-holy-faith-clontarf/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:42:06 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/scifest-at-holy-faith-clontarf/ + Read More]]> Congratulations to all the TY students who exhibited their projects in our second in-house SciFest@School in Holy Faith Clontarf, on Friday. SciFest is a national STEM fair programme for second-level students, encouraging a love of STEM and inquiry-based learning. The programme is funded primarily by Intel Ireland, Boston Scientific, EirGrid, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and the Department of Education. Students demonstrated their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and maths through their creative and innovative projects. The overall winner was “Investigating the impact of biodegradable products on soil quality” by Ella Wang and Yiming Xu. Runner up prize went to “How coaches affect female players” by Orlaith Benham, Áine O’Dwyer, and India Hughes.

The “EirGrid Cleaner Climate” rosette ans Student choice Award went to “Solar Oven vs Gas Oven” by Alison Hynes and Ellen McGowan. The runner up student choice award went to “Feeling good about your appearance affects your performance in sport” by Aoibheann Geraghty, Leah Forde, and Oriel Thompson. The “Mallinckrodt STEM” rosette went to “How to get rid of a body Sustainably” by Louise Gallogly, Eliza O’Reilly Doyle, and Sarah Jane Mac Dermot. The Scifest award went to “How does cosmetic treatments effect our health” by Issy Mc Govern, Zoe Whyms, and Orlaith Conlon. The Scifest 20th anniversary award went to “The effect of caffeine on physical vs mental performance” by Maia O’Regan and Lucy Smith.

A big thank you goes to 6th years BT Young Scientists 2024 rosette winner Phoenix Hickson-Pitt, and Sara Hanney, for judging alongside Scifest Judge Catherine Tattersall and teacher Ms Tyrell. Thank you also to Ms O’Brien for organizing the event, and to first and second year teachers who allowed their students come see the fair. Commenting on the success of the science fair Sheila Porter, Founder and CEO of SciFest added: “Since its nationwide launch in 2011, SciFest@School has grown remarkably. I am consistently impressed by the enthusiasm and commitment shown by the students. SciFest@School serves as a vibrant celebration of STEM subjects, encouraging students to extend beyond the confines of the classroom, apply their scientific knowledge, and engage in creative and investigative projects. The accomplishments of these students are truly inspiring, reflecting not only their own efforts but also the dedication and support provided by their teachers.”

 

]]> Congratulations to Saoirse McCarthy at the All Ireland Cross Country Champs https://holyfaithclontarf.com/congratulations-to-saoirse-mccarthy-at-the-all-ireland-cross-country-champs/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:40:04 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/congratulations-to-saoirse-mccarthy-at-the-all-ireland-cross-country-champs/ Saoirse McCarthy in second year represented HFC on Saturday at the All Ireland Cross Country Championships. This was an incredible achievement to make it to the All Irelands. Saoirse finshed 34th after a great race. Well done Saoirse. 
Outdoor Track and Field Athletics races and events will be next up on Athletics calendar. 

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