Dates for your Diary
Junior Infant Christmas Show – Thursday 5th December
Senior Infant Christmas show – Tuesday 10th December
* Both shows start at 9.30am *
6th class Carol Service – Tuesday 10th December
Christmas Collection in Aid of Capuchin Day Centre
Our Advent collection this year is in aid of the Capuchin Day Centre for the homeless in Central Dublin.
At this time of year, the centre supports the homeless by providing hundreds of warm meals everyday for adults, children and families in a safe and caring environment. Every week the centre distributes over a thousand food parcels to needy families who seek out their support. Combating Child Poverty is our focus this year and with that in mind, we are gathering some supplies to make Christmas a little better for homeless families.
- Junior Infants – New socks and tights (Children u15)
- Senior Infants – Hats, gloves and scarves (Children u15)
- 1st Class – Shower Gel, soap, shampoo
- 2nd Class – Nappies and wipes (any size, any brand)
- 3rd Class – Baby Formula (any brand, age and stage)
- 4th Class – New hats, gloves, scarves (Children u15)
- 5th Class – New socks and tights (Children u15)
- 6th Class – Baby Formula (any brand, age and stage)
Please feel free to donate extra items from the list. There will be a box outside each boys’ classroom for any donations you wish to make. Thank you to Ms. Mc Carrick and the boys of 5th class for organising this event.
The Capuchin Day Centre and Brother Kevin Crowley send their heartfelt thanks on behalf of the homeless to the boys and families of Hollypark for their kind support.
Parents’ Association EGM
On Thursday 28th November, elections for the parent representatives to the Board of Management will take place at 6.30pm in the school hall. 2 votes will take place, one being a mother and one being a father of current boys enrolled in Hollypark BNS.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
The boys of 4th class have this week decorated the Wellbeing Board in our entrance corridor. They have included a feelings finder which is there to help boys who might be a little confused as to why they are not feeling themselves.
Stars of the Future
Friday 29th of November will be a very exciting day for one boy in Hollypark. Dylan Moran 5th class will be singing live on RTE News2Day TV programme between 4.20pm and 4.35pm. Dylan will also be recording with the RTE Concert Orchestra and will sing live on the Sean O’Rourke, Christmas special on December 23rd.
We are very proud of you Dylan and we wish you well.
Girls school drop off point
Mrs. Gunning, principal of Hollypark GNS, has asked me to remind parents that the girls’ school drop off point inside the girls’ school gate is no longer in operation. No boys are to be dropped off at that location. We thank you for your understanding.
Head Lice
There has been an outbreak of head lice in several classes over the past few weeks. Please check your son’s hair regularly. For tips and advice on treating head lice please see overleaf.
Christmas Annuals
Christmas annuals are available to buy from your son’s teacher at 4 Euro each. Boys will receive a note in their folders/ journals in the coming days.
Frása na Seachtaine
Táimid ag bailiú earraí don Capuchin Day Centre
Beir bua agus beannacht,
Barry O'Donovan
27.11.2019