Wednesday letter June 18th 2025

🏃‍♂️ Hollypark BNS Sports Day – A Fantastic Day of Fun and Fair Play! ☀️

What an incredible day we had for this year’s Sports Day! The sun shone brightly, the boys laughed loudly, and above all, fair play and school spirit were the true winners.

From sprints to sack races, penalties to relays, the field was alive with energy, enthusiasm, and great sportsmanship. It was a joy to see so many talents on display and such fantastic participation across all year groups.

A huge thank you goes to Mrs. Regan, who once again orchestrated the entire event with flawless coordination – all in the middle of hurling season, standardised testing, and report writing. Truly multi-tasking at its finest – thank you, Mrs. Regan, for making it all happen! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped set up, take down and reorganise throughout the day. A special thank you to parent Dave Flanagan for lending his strength and talents to our set up! 

Our sincere thanks also to the ever-entertaining DJ and MC duo, Tom Moorcroft and Grace Jones, who brought life and laughter to the day. Tom & Grace, it looks like you’ve officially landed a job for life with us!

We were also grateful to have St. John’s Ambulance on site to provide First Aid cover – thank you for your care and presence.

A very special thank you goes to our amazing past pupils, who returned to help with set-up, organisation, and clean-up. Their hard work and cheerful attitudes did not go unnoticed – they were simply fabulous.

Finally, congratulations to our penalty shootout winners:
🥇 Abal Luis
🥈 Harry Hatron Byrne
🥉 Thomas Gilmore

…and a massive well done to all participants. Sports Day 2025 was a truly memorable event, full of fun, friendship, and Hollypark pride.

THANK YOU, DOLE FRUIT

We are delighted to announce that Dole Ireland generously sponsored this year’s Saint Patrick’s Boys' National School Sports Day by providing a delicious and healthy selection of fresh fruit for all the students. Thanks to their support, the students were able to enjoy apples, oranges, and bananas throughout the day, helping them stay energised and refreshed during their activities. Dole Ireland’s involvement reflects their ongoing commitment to supporting local communities and promoting the importance of healthy eating amongst young people. By partnering with schools like ours, Dole aims to inspire lifelong healthy habits and make a positive contribution to the well-being of future generations. We are incredibly grateful for their support and dedication to both our school and the wider community.

To find out more about Dole, follow them on Instagram at @DoleIreland.

Well done to all of our Mini All-Ireland and Mini World Cup winners!

Over the past few weeks, our local pitches have come alive with energy, excitement, and incredible skills. The boys displayed determination, passion, and true teamwork in every match – a credit to themselves and their teams.

I’ve received so many fantastic emails and photos from proud winners and parents that I simply can’t fit them all into the newsletter – a great sign of how much these events mean to our school community!

To every boy who took part – whether you scored the winning goal, made a crucial save, or simply gave it your all – congratulations. You made these tournaments a highlight of the year.

Keep playing, keep smiling, and keep showing that Hollypark spirit on and off the pitch!