student council
We are delighted to introduce our Student Council 6th class representatives. Alex Farrell, Oliver Barnes, Corey Mc Grane, Gavin Murphy, Luke Baviera and Austin Santhosh. I look forward to the boys having an input into student life in Hollypark BNS. The Council will give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organising and carrying out school activities and projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit, ethos and community welfare, the Student Council is the voice of the student body. They help share student ideas, interests and concerns with the school wide community. We look forward to adding more class representatives in the coming weeks.
covid-19 and illness
With the rise in the numbers of positive cases within the local area and in the school community, we ask parents to be extremely vigilant. Please do not to send children to school if they are displaying any symptoms of Covid-19 or any other illness. If in doubt, please err on the side of caution. We really want to keep our school open for the duration of the year. Continue to teach good hygiene and respiratory etiquette and cut down on social contacts in so far as possible. Ensure boys’ hands are clean when arriving at school and please continue to follow all public health advice. Symptoms and treatment - HSE.ie
Please watch this 50 second video from the HSE and DES.
Toy Show Goodie Boxes
Thank you for all of the orders received for the Late Late Toy Show Goodie Boxes. Today is the last day to get your orders in! You can order and pay for your son’s box via Aladdin or if you would like to purchase any additional goodie boxes for siblings, family and friends - please send your order request to hollyparkboyspa@gmail.com
The boxes will be given to the boys at the end of the school day on Thursday 25th November.
star of the future
Congratulations to Evan Roberts from 6th class who achieved an individual 1st place and many more group awards in the International 5678 Dance Competition in Belfast recently. Evan is an accomplished dancer and a definite West End star of the future. Well done Evan.
healthy eating
https://www.safefood.net/events/start
Safefood are holding a webinar to help with moderating children's treats and promoting healthy eating. Hosted by our own Jen Hogan, the panel has some brilliant experts including Dr Colman Noctor, child and adolescent psychotherapist, Prof Donal O'Shea, HSE Clinical Lead on Obesity and Safefood nutritionist, Joana De Silva. It is free of charge. The details and how to register are in the link above. Parents will be able to send questions to have their specific concerns addressed.
Parents’ Association - Notice of AGM
The AGM of the Parents’ Association will be held on Wednesday 1st December at 8pm. If you wish to attend this virtual AGM, please register your interest at hollyparkboyspa@gmail.com and a link to the meeting will be sent in due course.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOYS!
This week is a special week for these boys.
Oscar Duggan Geary, Cillian Rooney, Alfie Lynch and Oliver Barry.
We wish you a happy birthday boys!
kilmacud crokes
Best of luck to the Kilmacud Crokes senior football team who play in Championship final this weekend. Hollypark BNS has many past pupils represented in the squad including goalkeeper Conor Ferris, captain, Shane Cunningham and star forward, Hugh Kenny. We wish them the very best of luck.
It was a wonderful weekend for Kilmacud Crokes hurlers who won the Senior A final last weekend. Star man, Ronan Hayes scored a total of 1-14 to help his side beat Na Fianna. Ronan is a past pupil of Hollypark BNS. Ronan and Ben Hynes (goalkeeper and past pupil) will bring the cup to our school on Friday morning. Boys are encouraged to wear Kilmacud colours, purple and gold (on Friday) in celebration of the hurling team and in anticipation of the football final.
Pictured below is Ronan Hayes competing against Mr. Burke (former teacher) in a sports day puc fada competition in 2009. Great credit must go to Mrs. Regan and Mr. Burke for inspiring many generations of top-class hurlers. Kilmacud Crokes are reaping the benefits. Also pictured is Ben Hynes enjoying meeting past pupil and Dublin hero Kevin Nolan with the Sam Maguire in 2011. Ben will have the chance to inspire the next generation when shows off his latest silverware next Friday. We look forward to meeting our sporting heroes and past pupils.
world diabetes day
To celebrate World Diabetes Day, Archie Wyse from 3rd class gave us a brilliant description on what is it like to live with Diabetes Type 1. He enthralled the class with a PowerPoint presentation along with demonstrations of how his pump works. Archie is a fantastic ambassador for diabetes. We are very proud of him.
Beir bua agus beannacht,
B. O’Donovan
17.11.’21
this week’s advertisements
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