PHOTOS: Minister Foley Pays A Visit To Holy Family School

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Minister Norma Foley was greeted by teacher Tommy Lyons, Cathy McCarthy and Caroline Quill of the Parents Council, Deputy Principal Linda Hanafin, Principal Maria O’Regan and Patrick Flynn of the Board of Management. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE pupils and staff at Holy Family School welcomed Minister for Education Norma Foley on Friday when she paid a visit as part of a short tour of schools in north Kerry.

The second class pupils greeted Minister Foley with a rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann while the Student Council took on a leadership role by guiding her around the school and informing her of the schools achievements and current initiatives.

Minster Foley visited 1st class, 4th class and both our 6th classes where she was treated to a variety of songs, rhymes and stories.

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“We were delighted to welcome Minster Norma Foley to Holy Family NS today,” said Principal Maria O’Regan.

“Since her time as Minster of Education our school has been awarded DEIS Urban Band 1 status. This began in September 2022 and has had a significantly positive effect on our school,” continued Principal O’Regan.

“It has increased the number of teachers we now have which means smaller class sizes and allows for an even higher standard of teaching and learning; we now have the facility to have free hot lunches for all pupils in Holy Family NS every day; we have a Home School Community Liaison Co-ordinator who provides invaluable assistance to parents, pupils and staff of our school.”

“It was an extreme honour to show her around our school. We were humbled by her genuine interest in the children, her caring nature and her general interaction with our pupils,” she added. Scroll down for photos…

Minister Foley with Deputy Principal Linda Hanafin, Principal Maria O’Regan and pupils. Photo by Dermot Crean

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MInister Foley is greeted by members of the Student Council. Photo by Dermot Crean

Minister Foley meets Holy Family pupils. Photo by Dermot Crean

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First class pupils at Holy Family sing for Minister Foley. Photo by Dermot Crean

 

Minister Norma Foley with staff and pupils at Holy Family School on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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