Holy Family Primary School, Teconnaught are delighted to have been chosen and presented with a Spirit of Catholic Education Award for 2025 at a ceremony in St Mary’s University College, Belfast. It recognised how we live out the Gospel values whilst nurturing the wellbeing of pupils on a daily basis.
The citation delivered by Mr Dominic Donnelly Down and Connor Catholic Schools’ Support Service stated:-
‘Holy Family Primary is being presented with the Spirit of Catholic Education Award because you demonstrated both in application and video, that your school is a place of lived witness to the Gospel values. The adjudication panel was particularly impressed by how Catholic values are firmly rooted in the school’s Mission Statement: ‘In our hands we hold the future, in His hands He holds us’. Mental health and wellbeing is a central focus in the pastoral provision for pupils. Staff seek to fulfil their responsibilities as educators who are ‘servant leaders’. At times children may get lost on their journey through life, but staff acknowledge their sacred responsibility to guide them back to a safe and secure place. Perhaps this part of their mission as Catholic educators is best summed up by the words of Pope Francis: ‘A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just’. Congratulations, you are indeed most worthy winners and witnesses for Christ.'
The board of governors and staff wish to extend our thanks to our wonderful pupils and families for helping us achieve the Spirit of Catholic Education Award. Our partnership with you ensures that each child gains their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
