'Catholic schools are established by the Church for Catholic children and young people, who, through baptism, have a right to an education in the Catholic faith. Catholic schools in their various forms are built on the foundations laid by previous generations of parents and clergy. We have inhertited this rich tradition of Catholic schools from them and are committed to handing it on to future generations.'

Our Catholic Schools - Their Identity and Purpose

The Moran Trophy is awarded termly to a child in the school that has made outstanding progress.

The trophy is named after the Moran family.

Tommy Moran became an 'observer' on the Governing Body in 2012. He then went onto become a Foundation Governor. He was part of the first Governing Body. He worked tirelessly in those early days and helped to build the foundations of this wonderful school. In his time on the Governing Body, he was part of the panel that appointed Mrs Rutherford, our first ever Deputy Headteacher and Mr Doherty as Headteacher.

Abigail, his daughter, joined with the first intake of children in September 2012. One of our founder children, the reason for our being. Beth then joined in 2014 and Meghan followed in 2015 – a ‘Holy Family’ family!

Sarah helped set up the initial PSA in Oct 2012 as Vice Chair. Sadly, this ceased in 2013 but as fundraising still needed to be done it got done through Sarah’s determination and considerable hard work. She was then asked to restart the Friends of Holy Family Association again a year later and was Chair until Easter 2017.
 

This trophy is to be a termly reminder of the commitment made by the Moran family - a commitment to make Holy Family School an outstanding Catholic school, a jewel within the community.

They Moran family have moved on and they have handed the baton onto all of us - children, parents, staff and governors.

Malachy - Autumn Term 2024 Winner 

It gives me immense pleasure to be presenting the Moran trophy this morning. From the very start of Year 3, this child has shown a genuine commitment to their learning, and the last few weeks, that hard work has really paid off. Whether in reading, writing, or maths, they have not just met expectations—they’ve exceeded them in ways that have left me in awe. Every piece of work, every lesson, has been an opportunity for them to grow, and I am so proud to see how far they’ve come.

In particular, this child has shown an incredible determination to improve and a willingness to tackle challenges head-on. No matter how difficult the task, they approach it with enthusiasm, persistence, and a positive mindset. Their growth in reading and writing has been outstanding, and I’ve seen them                  develop a real sense of confidence in their abilities. What’s even more impressive is how they have begun to delve deeper into their learning, taking ownership over their work and wanting to give more!

One of the things I admire most is their ability to take feedback and use it to fuel their improvement. They are always looking for ways to challenge themselves and push beyond their comfort zone. This attitude is what will continue to help them achieve great things in the future. 

This progress isn’t just limited to academic achievement. They have also shown tremendous growth in their confidence. They are consistently eager now to contribute to class discussions and hold a curiosity for learning. Whether it be tackling a really tough reasoning questioning in maths or using adventurous vocabulary in their writing, they take immense pride in the work they are producing. This child is truly an excellent role model to their peers. 

To say this child has shone this term is an understatement, he should be extremely proud of the work that he has put into his learning because he would not be receiving it if it wasn't for his hard work and can-do attitude. 

The child I would like to present the Moran trophy to is... 

Malachy.

Miss Doohan

Year 3 Vincent Class Teacher

Summer Term 2017 - Archie (Year 2)

Autumn Term 2017 - Ben (Year 2)

Spring Term 2018 - Pinelope (Year 5)

Summer Term 2018 - Charlie (Year 1)

Autumn Term 2018 - Ali (Year 6)

Spring Term 2019 - Nevayah (Year 3)

Summer Term 2019 - Gina (Year 4)

Autumn Term 2019 - Lizzie (Year 5)

Spring Term 2020 - George (Year 3) 

Autumn Term 2020 - Orla (Year 6)

Spring Term 2021 - Paria (Year 6)

Summer Term 2021 - Elliot (Year 6)

Autumn Term 2021 - Jojo (Year 4)

Spring Term 2022 - Alena (Reception) 

Summer Term 2022 - Hannah (Year 4)

Autumn Term 2022 - Sade (Year 6) 

Spring Term 2023 - Luigi (Year 4)

Summer Term 2023 - Oliwier (Year 6)

Autumn Term 2023 - Maika (Year 6) 

Spring Term 2024 - Dion (Year 4)

 
Summer Term 2024 - Nancie (Year 1)

Autumn Term 2024 - Malachy (Year 3)