Wednesday Letter October 1st 2025

KIND WORDS, KIND ACTIONS 

It is wonderful to see our corridors once again filled with art pieces, creations, and projects. The boys are working extremely hard academically, while also showing their wonderful Hollypark manners.

This term, we are placing a special focus on respect and kindness — both in the classroom and in the yard. On my daily visits to classrooms, the boys have shared some excellent insights on how to play and interact kindly. Their suggestions included:

• Including everybody in your games
• Using kind words
• Helping classmates join in play
• Kind hands
• Keeping your hands to yourself while lining up

These thoughtful responses demonstrate the boys' growing commitment to our values of kindness and respect, in line with the new Bí Cínéalta Policy 2025. We hope that you, our parents, will continue to reinforce this important message at home too.

https://hollyparkbns.ie/our-school/policies/bi-cinealta-policy

Sports Blitz 2025

The Parents’ Association is busy finalising plans and timetables for our fundraising Sports Blitz, which takes place next week on Friday, 10th October. A wide variety of sports and activities will be on offer, including Soccer, Rugby, Cricket, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Hip Hop, Yoga, Table Tennis, Archery, and Dance classes. With so many opportunities to get involved, it promises to be a fun-filled and active day for all the boys.

A big thank you goes to all the clubs, coaches, and parents who are generously giving their time to make this special event possible.

The Sports Blitz is the Parents’ Association’s main annual fundraiser for our school. Your continued generosity allows the PA to provide valuable resources, events, and improvements that benefit the boys throughout the year. 

Sponsorship cards have been sent home with the boys today. We are encouraging them to get creative—perhaps completing chores at home—in exchange for sponsorship. This year, a QR code has been added to the sponsorship cards, making it easy for families to submit payments online.  Please remember to include the boy's name when making the payment.  Your support, in any form, is greatly appreciated.

We look forward to another memorable Sports Blitz and thank you in advance for your support. 

Parents Talk – Your Kids Online: What’s Really Going On

Wednesday 15^th October at 7:30 pm

Due to high demand, the tickets for our online safety talk have now sold out.  We have opened a waitlist and expect to release more tickets shortly.  If you would like to attend, please ensure you are on the waiting list, as you will be notified as soon as they are released.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/your-kids-online-whats-really-going-on-tickets-1710510786809?aff=oddtdtcreator

A MESSAGE FROM KILMACUD CROKES 

This week is a big week for Kilmacud Crokes supporters! The club needs your support. First up, is the Senior Ladies Football Final in Parnell Park, 7:30 pm on Friday, October 3rd. The team is going for 4 in a row County Final wins. They will play Sylvester's. Mr. O'Donovan, the school principal in Hollypark BNS, is coaching the Senior Ladies Team this year. Come to Parnell Park on Friday to cheer on his great team! 

Click the link to purchase tickets https://bit.ly/480Z3Bk. General admission €10, Under 16s FOC & do not require a ticket.

Then on Sunday, our Senior Men's team will compete in the County Semi-final on October 5th, 2:15 pm, Parnell Park. They play Na Fianna

We hope to see a BIG turnout from club members to support the teams. Come on out, bring the kids, make lots of noise, proudly wearing your Purple and Gold. 

To raise awareness of these matches and to show your support to the teams, the boys are permitted and encouraged to wear purple and gold to school on Friday, October 3rd. 

Kilmacud Crokes Abu !!!

To raise awareness of these matches and to show your support to the teams, the boys are permitted and encouraged to wear purple and gold to school on Friday, October 3rd. 

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