Business Details
Your Child's Educational Journey Starts Here
Welcome to Holy Family Primary School, where we are committed to fostering a nurturing environment for children's holistic development. Our dedicated team strives to unlock each child's spiritual, academic, social, and personal potential through a curriculum delivered in a loving, supportive, and safe setting. With a strong emphasis on partnership between school and parents, we work collaboratively to maintain high educational standards while cultivating a strong pastoral ethos.Since our inception, we have consistently aimed for excellence across all aspects of school life, prioritizing open communication to address parental concerns and support student well-being. Our programs include structured learning, extracurricular activities, and special initiatives like our Eco Council and Digital Leaders, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience tailored to modern needs.
Highlights and features
- Our dedicated staff prioritize individual child development
- We foster strong school-parent partnerships for student success
- Curriculum includes global learning and digital leadership programs
- Specialized support through NSPCC Keeping Safe Programme
- Comprehensive extracurricular activities including Eco Council
Services
Early Childhood Education
Our Nursery Unit provides foundational learning through play-based activities and structured lessons. Children develop essential social, cognitive, and motor skills while building confidence in a secure environment. Special programs include parent involvement sessions and transition support for primary education.
Primary Education Curriculum
We deliver a comprehensive curriculum covering literacy, numeracy, science, and the arts. Specialized programs include global learning initiatives and ICT integration. Students progress through Year 1 to Year 7 with tailored support including accelerated reader programs and home learning resources.
After School Clubs
Our enrichment programs include sports (GAA), creative arts, and leadership development through initiatives like the Eco Council. Digital Leaders program teaches technology skills while performing arts opportunities develop confidence and creativity through regular school productions.
Student Support Services
We provide comprehensive student support including NSPCC Keeping Safe Programme for personal development. Shared education initiatives promote mutual understanding while healthy eating programs ensure proper nutrition. Wrap-around care supports working families with flexible attendance options.
Parent Engagement
Regular open days, stay-and-play sessions, and parent-teacher communication channels maintain strong home-school relationships. We offer home learning support resources and special events like Christmas pageants to celebrate student achievements with families.
People
Siobhan McQuaid
Principal
With extensive educational leadership experience, Principal McQuaid oversees school operations and strategic direction. She champions the school's mission of holistic child development while maintaining high academic standards and fostering community partnerships.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We accept children from nursery age through Year 7 (primary education), following Northern Ireland's standard school phases.
Are school uniforms required?
Yes, we maintain a standard uniform policy with specific requirements detailed in our school prospectus and policies section.
What special programs do you offer?
Our programs include NSPCC Keeping Safe Programme, Eco Council, Digital Leaders, and Global Learning initiatives alongside regular school productions.
How can parents get involved?
Parents can participate through scheduled open days, stay-and-play sessions, home learning support, and regular communication channels with teaching staff.
What after-school care options exist?
We offer wrap-around care services and various after-school clubs including sports, arts, and technology-focused activities for different age groups.
What are your admission procedures?
Admissions follow Northern Ireland council guidelines. We host dedicated open days for prospective parents and maintain an online prospectus with detailed application information.
Reviews (1)
Ina Weatherup
Jan 23, 2018
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I work in the school my kids went here also grandkids.. Now my 2 younger grandkids go here .. Fab school ....
