Posted on Monday, 16 May 2022
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VISIT FROM MINISTER FOR EDUCATION, NORMA FOLEY

We are delighted to welcome Minister for Education, Norma Foley to our school on Friday, May 20th. It will be a lovely opportunity show off our amazing school, staff and pupils. 

Boys will attend school in full uniform, jumper, shirt, tie, trousers and shoes. 6th class boys will wear their white shirts. 

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION '22

What an incredible weekend! Our three 2nd class boys celebrated their First Holy Communion in style. The boys were magnificant and Fr. Kieran could not believe they were only 2nd class students. Their teachers, Mr. Mc Evoy, Mrs. Lawlor, Ms. Cotterell, Ms.Power, Ms. Fitzsimons and SNAs Ms. Drury Byrne and Mrs. Grennan deserve huge credit for having the boys so well prepared. Our fabulous choir made up of 5th and 6th class boys under the direction of Ms. Maloney, Mrs. Goretti Newell, Mrs. Webbley and Ms. Crowe added so much to this special occasion. 

Thank you to our Parents Association for organising a lovely celebration in Granada today. The boys were treated to a magic show from 'Ruben' and Teddy's ice-cream, a well deserved day of fun for all.  

We look forward to the Confirmation ceremonies (x3) in the coming weeks. 

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SCHOOL CALENDAR '22-23

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SPORTING SUCCESS

It has been another hugely impressive week for Hollypark sports teams. Our Senior A hurling team continues to go from strength to strength and beat St. Colmcilles, Knocklyon in a thrilling match. 

Our 6th class soccer team will play Ballyroan BNS in the league final on Wednesday, June 1st in UCD Bowl. It promises to be a great occassion and we look forward to having swathes of supporters to cheer the boys on. Classes from 3rd to 6th will attend the match! 

The DDSL (Dublin District School Boy/Girl League) cup finals were held this weekend and 2 Granada teams won in their cup finals with significant involvement from Hollypark boys. U12 Granada Green won the Farry cup final which followed their 2021-2022 league win a few weeks ago (they took the double!). The Hollypark boys on this team are: Conor Leonard & Ross O’Toole (4th class) and Ethan Sheridan, Christian Smyth, Aaron Murphy, Ben Rogan, Charlie O’Reilly and Eoin Martin (5th class)

U12 Granada Black won the Price Cup and the Hollypark boys on that team were: John Paul O’Grady, Dylan Heir, Adam Byrne and Charlie Elliott (5th class)


Congratulations all round on a magnificent weekend boys!

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Granada soccer
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STANDARDISED TESTING AND REPORTING 

We are in testing season here in Hollypark. Standardised tests are carried out in all classes from 1st-6th class. It is important to note that these tests are just one snapshot of one particular subject area. In Hollypark, we champion creative thinking, imaginative flair, sporting achievements as well as academics.

These tests commenced in the school over the past two weeks. It is mandatory to take standardised tests in 2nd,4th and 6th classes. The two tests we use are a reading test: Drumcondra Primary Reading Test (DPRT) and the Sigma-T maths test. We also use the Drumcondra Primary Spelling test (DPST). The pupils have been very calm and have responded very well to the test situation. 

These tests will guide and support us in the future. We will be able to plan better for the year ahead and see if pupils may need some additional support, particularly as we know the pandemic has affected pupils learning in different ways. We do not rely on these tests alone in assessing a pupil’s ability. Class teachers and SET teachers use a variety of other tests and observations to inform our teaching and a pupil’s learning.

The NCCA (National Council for Curriculum Assessment) have put together this quick video to explain how testing and reporting work throughout Ireland. 

https://twitter.com/PSullivan28/status/1526287675061411842?t=J5vWxVyd7AX_Vk6WOh_0tw&s=09

For further information, go on to the NCCA website: english_tip_sheet_sten.pdf (ncca.ie)

Annette Lynch ( Deputy Principal)

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ADHD IRELAND AND HOLLYPARK 

We are delighted to have partnered with ADHD Ireland and become an ADHD Accredited School. Hollypark BNS is only the 2nd school in Ireland to receive this accreditation. Our staff completed their ADHD Schools Accreditation Programme and received their certificates today.  We also received a flag from ADHD Ireland today, Wednesday, May 18th.

Thank you to Nicola, from ADHD Ireland for her visit to the school today. Nicola and her team are always at the end of the phone/email ready to answer your ADHD-related questions. There are frequent workshops for parents and children as well as webinars, talks and face to face meets. Thank you to Mrs. Webbley for leading us in this worthwhile initiative. 

Pictured below are a selection of boys from 6th class with their Junior Infant buddies along with teachers and staff of Hollypark BNS. 

Details of an upcoming ADHD webinar on June, 2nd are also included below. 

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STARS OF THE FUTURE 

Congratulations to Ross Mahon and Jack O' Neill who represented Dublin last weekend in Croke Park. Ross and Jack were part of a Cumann na mBunscol Dublin team who played against Leinster rivals Meath. The boys had a great day out and did Hollypark proud. Something tells me, it will not be the last time we see these two boys in the blue of Dublin. 

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SCHOOL TOURS '22-23 

We have a busy few weeks ahead in Hollypark! All classes will go on school tour this year after a two year hiatus due to Covid-19. The tours and dates are included below. 

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Thurs. 26 May UCD, Belfield 1st Class
     
Tues: 31st May Morton Stadium, Santry 5th & 6th Cl Athletics
     
Fri.  3rd June Killruddery, Bray 3rd Class
     
Thurs. 9th June Astropark, Tallaght 2nd Class
     
Wed. 15th June Russborough House, Blessington 6th Class
     
Tues. 21st June Glenroe Farm Jun Infants
     
Tues. 21st June Glenroe Farm Sen Infants
     
Thurs. 23rd June Crystal Maze 5th Class
     
Mon. 27th June Astro Park, Coolock 4th Class
     
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For further information, clinck the link attached

https://adhdireland.ie/school-accreditation-2/

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COLLABORATIVE LEARNING 

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Congratulations to Nathan Burke and Henry Lennon for wowing me with their project maths and collaborative learning. Our 3rd class boys love working together to figure out difficult problems. Microsoft Ireland will be noting their names for the future! 

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PROJECTS 

As always, our school is awash with beautiful art and project work. Mrs. Webbley's 1st class, have been learning all about the Egyptians and their art on display is fabulous. Well done boys! 

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SIGN UP FOR KILMACUD CROKES MINI ALL IRELANDS 

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This week is a very special week for these great boys: Adam Byrne, Robbie Walsh, Luca O' Sullivan, Daire Buckley, Joseph O' Shea, Sam O' Donohue, Tomás Carron, William Poletti, Jake Daly, Aidan O' Callaghan, Oscar Smith, Archie Wyse, Maxx Mc Evoy, Thomas Kane, Harry Keenan agus Stephen Rourke. 

Have a wonderful celebration boys! 

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Beir bua agus beannacht,

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18.05.'22