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Charleville School Gives A Look At Their Range
Holy Family School is a special school which caters for children ranging in age from 4-18 years with a general moderate learning disability, children with a severe & profound learning disability, children with complex medical needs, and children on the autistic spectrum. Holy Family School is located on the campus of St. Joseph’s Foundation, Charleville.
At Holy Family School, we try to meet the many and varied needs of all our pupils. We offer a differentiated primary curriculum for pupils (4-18 yrs) with a moderate or a severe and/ or profound learning disability.
Pupils aged 12-15 yrs follow the Level 1 and Level 2 Junior cycle programmes, while pupils aged 15-18 yrs follow a programme that emphasises Independence training including taking part in programmes such as Gaisce – The President’s award.
We have a thriving school led by an excellent and dedicated staff, supported by a dedicated parents association and encouraged by a supportive Board of Management under the patronage of St. Joseph’s Foundation.
Working together we are committed to continuing the development of an exceptional school, and giving the best possible education to all the pupils entrusted in our care.
Sensory Gym
Holy Family school offers a wide range of facilities such as a Sensory Gym which includes a wheelchair swing, Nest swing, Deep Pressure rollers, miniature climbing wall, Punch bag and trampolines.
Multi-sensory Room.
We developed a new Multi-Sensory room, which will contain many specialised pieces of equipment to help meet the sensory needs of our pupils.
In addition to the aforementioned facilities pupils in HFS have access to swimming in the hydro therapy pool on the campus of St.Joseph’s Foundation and pony riding at Liskennett Equine Centre. For those pupils who have difficulty accessing Liskennett Equine Centre the ponies come to SJF two days a week where pupils get the opportunity to interact with the horses and benefit from the therapeutic effect of being in the company of such animals.
Ariel
Holy Family school is lucky to have a My Canine Companion school therapy dog, Ariel. She assists pupils transitioning from bus to classroom each day and accompanies them on walks or she simply enjoys being in the classroom.
Ponies
HFS is extremely lucky to be able to access ponies from Liskennett Equine Centre, both in Liskennett and on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Foundation. Earlier this year SJF received funding which allowed them to set up stables on campus and bring the ponies to SJF campus, for an hour, 2 days a week. Some pupils may have difficulty travelling to Liskennett for any of many reasons, but being able to have contact with the ponies on campus has proven to be of benefit to all. Teachers report an improvement in behaviour & for many pupils, a decrease in anxiety levels, which can only have a positive effect on well-being for any child/adult.
Gaisce
Gaisce is the most prestigious youth award in Ireland and is a challenge to young people from the president of Ireland, Mr. Michael D. Higgins to dream big and realise their potential. Holy Family school aims to introduce the Bronze Gaisce Award as part of the Senior Cycle Programme for those pupils who would benefit from taking part in such a programme.
upils this year who completed their Bronze Gaisce Award: Rory Winship, Cian O Shaughnessy, Eoin O Connell, Katie McGrath, Evan Meagher & Luke Sheedy complete 10Km on the Ballyhoura hills over two days.
Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes for the Junior Certificate
Holy Family School offers Level 1 & Level 2 Learning Programmes for pupils in the 12-15 year age group. Level 1 programmes target the very specific group of students with general learning disabilities in the range of lower functioning moderate to severe and profound categories, while the Level 2 Learning Programme targets the very specific group of students with general learning disabilities in the higher functioning moderate and low functioning mild categories. Both programmes are capable of personalisation to suit the individual needs of the target group of students.
Duhallow Choral Society
Thank you to all who supported The Duhallow Choral Society last May Well done to both the CBS Primary choir & HFS choir for a beautiful night of music & song. So proud of both schools!!
Lotto
Like so many other schools, fundraising forms an important part of the budget needed to run a Special School. We are currently fundraising to develop a new Multi-sensory room. Why not scan the QR code below and join our School Lotto. You will be helping us raise important funds for the school and you might WIN!!
After all if you’re not in, you can’t WIN!!
For more information, contact details, or to see even more offered by Holy Family School, Charleville, Visit:
www.holyfamilyschoolcharleville.com/
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