HOLLYPARK'S GOT TALENT

Well done both Hollypark Boys' and Girls' schools for showcasing their incredible talents last Sunday. In front of a sell out crowd, both schools entertained and got us in the festive spirit. Introduced by the boys, Hollypark girls sang 5 beautiful Christmas Carols, under the direction of Ms. Gunning & Ms. De Fréin. There wasn't a dry eye in the church as the girls gave a rousing rendition of When You Believe. Well done to Oscar Duggan Geary, James Slevin, Fionan Mc Donagh, Scott Campbell, Ryan Farrell, Donal Carron, Christopher Kirwan, Conor Walsh, David Murphy and Finn Duff for speaking so eloquently on the stage. They really did the Boys' school proud. It was lovely to be part of a joint venture with the Girls' school. 

Well done also to the raffle ticket sellers on the night, the 10 boys mentioned previously, together with student council boys: Peter Purcell, Brian Mc Mahon, Hari Cahill, Ben Casey, Sam Smyth, Daniel Maloney, Archie Wyse & the Magee family, they helped raise a lot of money for Kyrie Farm. Well done to all involved.  

Please read the message below from Paul Markey, Chair of the Parish Pastoral Council. 

PARISH CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Fr Gerry, the Parish Pastoral Council, and the Organizing Committee wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all who attended our Christmas Concert last Sunday evening. It was a spectacular success and it was wonderful to the church full.

Special thanks must go to the Foxrock Parish Choir led by Simon Orrock and the soloists and musicians who brought such enjoyment with their performances. Paul Beausang showed his undoubted skills as an orator and Master of Ceremonies on the night.

The concert would not have been the success it was without the superb performances by the Hollypark Girls School Choir led by Principal Berni Gunning and Siobhán de Fréin, music teacher and the beautiful verses and introductions recited by the Hollypark Boys School supervised by Principal Barry O’ Donovan. Thanks also to the boys who sold raffle tickets throughout the evening thus hugely adding to the funds collected by ticket sales.

The concert would not have been the success it was without the assistance of our great volunteers who managed the entry to the concert, assisted those requiring seating and managed the Pastoral Centre so that the choirs could enjoy comfort breaks and who oversaw the entire event and ensure all went smoothly on the night.

We are indebted to a large number of local businesses and to our suppliers who sponsored the event and who donated prizes for our very successful raffle. We are very grateful to all who purchased raffle tickets.

Funds are still being received and we will advise you next week of the exact amount received.

Paul Markey
Chair Parish Pastoral Council

STUDENT COUNCIL & SVP

Dear Parents and Guardians,
On Wednesday and Thursday last week our school hall was turned into a busy ‘Pop-Up’ shop selling second hand uniform items and Christmas Jumpers. From 8.30 Ryan Farrell, Oscar Duggan-Geary and Seichi deGuzman were outside the school, using Mr. O’Donovan’s trusty megaphone encouraging parents to drop in, pick up a bargain and support a very worthwhile charity, St. Vincent de Paul. We would like to thank you for supporting. The Student’s Voice’s first ever fundraiser and helping us to raise a whopping €704.60 as well as playing our part in reducing waste.
Happy Christmas!
Scott Campbell and Matthew Rourke and The Student’s Voice Team

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

INFANT CHRISTMAS SHOWS

Junior Infants- December 14th at 9.30am

Senior Infants- December 14th at 11.30am 

All shows will take place in the school PE hall. Please note that spaces are limited and reserved for 2 adults only per child. 

6TH CLASS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

December 19th at 7pm. 
6th class Christmas Extravanganza will take place in the school PE hall. Please note that spaces are limited and reserved for 2 adults only per child.

DLR PRIMARY ARTS & MR. RYAN's CLASS

Mr. Ryan's 3rd class are really lucky to have the chance to work with artist Liz Mc Mahon. For the next 13 weeks, the boys and Liz will explore the medium of clay. Last week, the boys learned how to form shapes and construct clay models. The details of the lesson are located on a dlr blog each week. I have included the links below to the blog and to the artistic creations produced by the boys in week 1. Well done boys, budding artists at work. 

https://dlrprimaryarts.wordpress.com/2023/12/05/st-patricks-bns-photos-…

https://dlrprimaryarts.wordpress.com/2023/12/01/st-patricks-boys-n-s-ho…