MEET THE HOLLYPARK ISM TEAM 

Last term, Hollypark BNS appointed 4 new Assistant Principals. Garvan Mc Evoy, Muireann Regan, Dearbhla Hynes and Caoimhe Webbley. The 4 members joined the In-School Management team (ISM) alongside Annette Lynch (Deputy Principal), Deirdre Larkin, Brigid Brennan and Ronan Ryan. Each of the Assistant Principals are part of the team in charge of the day-to-day running of the school. As well as this duty, they each have two curricular areas to manage. Great work has begun in earnest and each of the members are busy drafting policies, long and short-term plans as well as purchasing, managing and organising new resources throughout the school. We have heavily resourced and invested in the areas included in the table below. We look forward to the benefits it will have on teaching, learning and assessment in Hollypark BNS now and into the future.

We believe children learn best through hands-on learning, pair and group work tasks, enjoyment and collaboration with their peers in an environment that challeges, motivates and encourages creativity. (Hollypark ISM, 2022)

Together with a host of volunteers on various committees, (Sensory Room Committee, Student Voice, Social Committee, Inclusion and Diversity Committee, Wellbeing Committee, Safety, Health and Welfare Committee, Green Schools Committee, Healthy Lunch Committee, Aistear Committee) and teams (football, hurling, soccer, tennis, golf, etc.) we have created a lovely, positive and inspiring school where your child can grow and flourish. Thank you to all our wonderful staff for their input and expertise. They really are a pleasure to lead. 

ADHD Ireland Schools Accreditation Programme 

We are delighted to be a participant school in Ireland’s first ADHD School's Accreditation Programme, run by ADHD Ireland. 

As mentioned last week, 1 in 20 school aged children have the neurodevelopmental condition Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  

Since September, our teachers and SNAs have undertaken training from various professionals through ADHD Ireland. We have learned more about the condition from a medical perspective and also practical strategies on how we can provide a supportive learning environment for our boys with ADHD. Our staff have had access to support groups for school staff who work with children with ADHD, in order to learn from other educational professionals. Most importantly, we focus on the strengths and talents of these boys and find opportunities for them to shine.

As part of the programme, ADHD Ireland offer webinars for parents too. For example, there is a parents' support group today, Wednesday March 30^th @ 7pm. Your son does not need to have a diagnosis for you to attend.  

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/parent-support-primary-school-tickets-267762363437 

On Tuesday, May 24^th, Hollypark BNS will hold a flag ceremony where ADHD Ireland will award us a flag as an ADHD friendly school.  

For more information about ADHD head over to https://adhdireland.ie/. 

AN TAISCE SPRING CLEAN 2022

Thank you to our wonderful Parents' Association who have registered our school for An Taisce, Spring Clean. I hope you will be able to join with us on Saturday morning as we look to freshen up our school's surroundings. Thank you in advance for your help. 

SERVICE OF LIGHT 

The 6th class preparation for the Confirmation continues at pace. The boys are working steadily on their Confirmation yearbook within their classes. Their Service of Light, which is usually a very solemn celebration, will take place in Foxrock Church on April 7th. We are looking forward to this lovely evening. 

Second-Hand Uniform Sale

The Parents’ Association will be holding a second-hand uniform sale in the school hall this Saturday 2^nd April from 9.00am – 11.00am.  There will be a large selection of school jumpers, shirts, trousers, tracksuits and some school coats for sale, with all items €5 or under.  Please bring cash for making payment.