'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.

Midori - Spring Term 2026 Winner 

It is a pleasure to stand before you today to celebrate the recipient of this term’s Moran Trophy.

This award is given to a pupil who has made outstanding progress, and this term’s winner truly embodies what it means to strive for excellence. She is a pupil who approaches every day with maturity, determination and a consistently positive attitude towards her learning.

From the very beginning of the year, this pupil has shown a real commitment to improving and challenging herself. She listens carefully, reflects on her learning and takes on feedback thoughtfully, using it to refine and strengthen her work. Her progress across the curriculum has been exceptional, and it is clear that this has been achieved through resilience, focus and a genuine desire to succeed.

She may not always be the most vocal in the room, but she is the epitome of a pupil who listens carefully, absorbs everything around her, and quietly applies it to her work. She reminds us that actions often speak louder than words, and the quality of what she produces is a true reflection of that. She shows us all that you do not have to be the loudest person in the room to be seen or heard.

In Maths, she has truly flourished. She relishes the challenge of complex problems and approaches them with confidence, logical thinking and enthusiasm. Her success in the Primary Maths Challenge, where she achieved Gold and progressed to the bonus round, is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to both her ability and her dedication.

Her talents extend far beyond Maths. In English, she writes with sophistication and flair, carefully selecting vocabulary to create vivid and engaging pieces. Her work is thoughtful, well-structured and always crafted with great attention to detail. She takes pride in producing work of a high standard, and this is evident every time her books are opened.

What is particularly impressive about this pupil is her attitude to learning. She works incredibly well with others, sharing ideas thoughtfully in group discussions and supporting her peers with kindness and respect. She is reflective and always looking for ways to improve, which has played a key role in the progress she has made.

Beyond the classroom, she is a wonderful role model within our school community. Through her role as a Mini Vinnie, she has shown compassion, empathy and a genuine care for others. Whether visiting care homes or welcoming visitors into our school, she demonstrates warmth and maturity beyond her years.

This pupil is thoughtful, determined and quietly confident. She embodies the values of our school and consistently strives to be the very best version of herself.

It is therefore with great pride that I can now reveal that the winner of this term’s Moran Trophy is… Midori.

Well done, Midori — this is so richly deserved.

Miss Murphy 

Year 6JP 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)

Spring Term 2025 - Noah (Year 2) 

Summer Term 2025 - Adam (Year 1)

Autumn Term 2025 - Yukina (Year 3)

Spring Term 2026 - Midori (Year 6)