PEACE PROMS
Saturday was a night that parents, teachers, SNAs, 3rd class boys and I will never forget! The Peace Proms event in the RDS was unbelievable. The boys were offered the opportunity to sing with the Cross Border Orchestra Ireland -a once in a lifetime opportunity. The boys didn't disappoint and they sang and danced their hearts out along with 2,000 children from other schools in Leinster. We couldn't be more proud of our boys. Well done boys, you were truly magnificent. Feedback from parents has been hugely positive and we thank you for the several complimentary emails. A real surprise on the night was getting to sing with Alisha Weir from Matilda the Musical.
A huge thank you to Ms. Morgan, Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Regan, Ms. Feighan, Ms. Moloney & Mrs. Walsh for their work in organising & preparing the event and for accompanying the boys on Saturday.
For more information on the Peace Proms, please click the link attached
https://peaceproms.com/
CAKE SALE
Our Valentines cake sale will take place in the school hall this Friday, February 9th.
A Message from the Parents' Association
Annual Valentine's Nut Free Cake Sale - Friday 9th February
- Please drop off your cakes to the hall starting from 8.10am.
- If you want your your cake box / containers returned, please label it clearly with your son’s name, class and teacher.
- A reminder for your son to bring an extra lunchbox on Friday to safely transport his cake sale treats home!
- An allergy-friendly table will be designated for those with specific allergies.
- Don’t miss the chance to participate in our raffle! Tickets will be on sale for €1.00 per strip.
- We will be donating to The Kenyan Child Foundation from our cake sale proceeds this year.
- Join in the excitement and support our school event!
For more information on the Kenyan Child Foundation set up by Mrs. Mc Carrick (teacher in Hollypark BNS) and her husband John, please click the link attached
http://thekenyanchild.com/
ALADDIN SYSTEM UPDATE
Verify your number: We are asking all parents to please verify your phone number on Aladdin Connect to ensure you continue to get all school correspondence. If you have not verified your number by February 28th you will no longer be in receipt of school text messages via Aladdin.
SACRAMENT CLASSES
In association with St Patrick’s BNS, we are pleased to offer First Communion and Confirmation Rosettes, Medals and other gifts. These quality gifts are made with Sterling Silver and 9ct Gold and presented in a gift box. We also supply statuettes made in resin. Delivery is direct to your home. Please enter the code for your special discount, STPAT, at the checkout. Please visit our website: www.preciousprayers.ie
SMART DEVICES & SMART WATCHES
We are seeing an increase in the number of smart watches in school. A reminder to our parents and pupils, smart phones and related devices ie. smart watches are not permitted in school (even in 'school mode'!) pursuant to our AUP, Acceptable Usage Policy.
5. Personal Devices
- Pupils are not allowed to have their mobile phones / personal devices/smart watch and related devices etc. in class / school.
- In exceptional circumstances and only where absolutely necessary a pupil who requires a phone after school requires his parents/guardians to put this in writing to the school principal on the specified request form. The phone must remain off in the boy’s school- bag until he leaves the school grounds.
- Pupils are not allowed to take photographs / video clips / audio clips in the school grounds.
- The school accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage to personal devices.
- Any home school communication during school time from a pupil is through the school telephone in the secretary’s office.
https://hollyparkbns.ie/our-school/policies/acceptable-usage-policy-aup
We thank you for your compliance with the policy above.
TEDDY BEAR HOSPITAL
Dear Hollypark,
We want to invite your students to RCSI’s 10th annual Teddy Bear Hospital which will be on February 24th and 25th 2024. Teddy Bear Hospital will be held at the RCSI 123 St. Stephens Green campus in the Exam hall. Please see the attached flyer.
Teddy Bear Hospital is a free ticketed event that aims to alleviate childhood fears about healthcare environments and increase health literacy in school-aged children.
Tickets can be booked through Eventbrite which will open in February and be advertised on our social media as seen below.
This event is aimed at children aged 4-10, though children outside those ages are encouraged to come if parents feel it would be beneficial or if a family wishes to attend with their siblings. Older children for whom this event would be developmentally appropriate are welcome to the Sunday session where we will have a higher ratio of volunteers to children.
The event is volunteer-led and run by medical, physiotherapy, pharmacy, and therapeutic technician students from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Our students are all interested in working with children and in providing a fun interactive experience for all who attend.
We encourage all children to attend with their Teddy so that the Teddies can get their annual check-up, fix up any rips or tears, and learn how to keep healthy. There will be 12 different stations that teach children and their teddies about different aspects of healthcare such as, surgery, food and nutrition, first aid and so much more!
Description of session details for Teddy Bear Hospital weekend below:
Saturday, February 24th, 2023 Sessions 1, 2 & 3: All children aged 4-10 years old
Sunday, February 25th, 2023 Session 4, 5 & 6: Inclusive smaller sessions in a quieter environment for children with disabilities or chronic illnesses. There will be more volunteers to individualise the session for each child.
We really do appreciate you advertising this to the parents and children at your school.
Connor Mabbott
RCSI Paediatric Society's Teddy Bear Hospital Committee Member
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
This week is a special week for these great boys: Leo Tzialli, Odhran Madigan, Matteo Smith, Dean Byrne, Sean Bentley, Andre Wilson, Thomas Josemon, Sam Carney, Otto Townes, Conor Radford, Matthew Mc Millan, Rian Aherne, Cillian Hanly, Barry Maxwell, Jafar Ahmed, Antoni Kowalewski, Elliott Coleman Foy & Jean Senecal.
Have a wonderful celebration boys!
Beir bua agus beannacht,
Principal
07.02.2024
