WELL DONE TO OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY
As we begin to countdown towards Christmas, I want to thank our entire school community for your positive attitude and support over the past number of months. It is great to see the many happy faces bouncing in our school gates each morning. I love getting to greet all the families at drop off and collection times. There is a great sense of community spirit in Hollypark BNS. Well done to all involved.
A MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL PARENTS COUNCIL
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BOOK FAIR
Last week's Book Fair was a huge success. Thank you to Mrs. Lynch, the Parents' Association and the Library Committee for their help throughout the week. Total sales from the week came to €7975.59. The school will receive €4785 worth of book rewards for our class libraries.
CHRISTMAS WISH LISTS
The boys are busy writing their Christmas wish lists at present. Now is a good time to remind boys that mobile phones, smart watches and similar devices are not permitted in school.
CHRISTMAS ANNUALS
Christmas annuals are available to order. Annuals cost €4.50 and can be paid in cash to your class teacher. We recommend that boys purchase the annuals with their pocket money! There is no obligation to purchase an annual.
SNA APPRECIATION POST
Currently in Hollypark BNS we have 13 SNAs (Special Needs Assistants). The SNA team named do a remarkable job each day supporting our students in class and in yard. Often the unsung heroes, our SNAs are vital members of staff and we are lucky to have them.
Junior Infants – Mrs. Drury Byrne
Ms. Dunne's - Junior Infants- Mrs. Murphy and Ms. Martins Molina
Senior Infants – Ms. Chan
1st Class – Ms. Grennan and Ms. Nuria Cabaces
2nd Class –Mrs. Bane and Mrs. Byrne
3rd Class – Mrs. Conroy
4th Class – Mrs. Walsh/ Ms. Doyle and Ms. Mc Laughlin
5th Class – Mrs. Durning
6th Class – Mrs. Clarke
SNA team – we salute you. Thank you for all your hard work.
PARISH CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Foxrock Parish Church will host a Parish Christmas Concert in Foxrock Church on Sunday, December 1st @ 6 pm. The concert will raise funds for Critical Emergency Response and First Light. There will be musical performances on the night from the wonderfully talented Hollypark Girls' School Choir. It promises to be a fabulous occasion for two great causes.
Tickets are priced at €15.00 each and will be available to purchase from Mr. O' Donovan in the school office. (Cash purchase only)
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
INFANT CHRISTMAS SHOWS
Junior Infants- December 13th at 9.30am
Senior Infants- December 13th 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 CAROL SHOW
December 10th at 7pm.
6th class Christmas Carol Show will take place in the school PE hall. Please note that spaces are limited and reserved for 4 adults only per child.
Parent-teacher meetings
Parent-teacher meetings will take place the week beginning Monday, January 27th. School will close at 2.15 pm on Wednesday, January 29th and Thursday, 30th to facilitate meetings.
SANTA VISIT
Santa and his elves will once again visit Hollypark this year. We look forward to welcoming him on Wednesday, December 18th. It is always one of our favourite days of the year!
PEACE PROMS
3rd class are busy practising for the Peace Proms Choir Workshop. It promises to be a wonderful day out for the boys and their teachers. It is a fantastic opportunity to showcase their entire repertoire of songs and musical talents with a host of schools from around Dublin in anticipation of the Peace Proms 2025 in February in the RDS.
MATHS QUIZ
Best wishes to Archie Wyse, Chun Yin (Jay) Man, Daniel Colgan and James Martin,6th class, who will represent Hollypark at an inter-schools Maths Quiz. The quiz will take place in St. Attracta's NS, Ballinteer next week. Thank you to Mr. Mc Evoy for organising our team. Go n-eírí libh!
STAFF INSERVICE: FULL DAY SCHOOL CLOSURE
Hollypark BNS staff will have whole staff training day on Monday, December 16th. The theme of the training is autism and autism classrooms.
Please inform minders and after school facilities.
POLLING STATION, NOVEMBER 29th
The school has been deemed a polling station for the upcoming General Election on Friday, November 29th. Hollypark Boys' school will be closed on this day. Please inform minders and after school facilities.
This week is a very special week for these great boys: Rian Hennigan, Peter Quinn, Jack Maher, Cameron Webbley, William Doran, Isaac Mc Ginity and Thomas O' Riordan.
Have a wonderful celebration!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
| Polling Station, Full school closure | 29th November | Hollypark Boys NS |
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Full school closure, training day |
16th December | Hollypark Boys NS |
| Junior & Senior Infant Christmas Show | Friday, December 13th | Jun & Snr Infants |
| 6th class Christmas Show | Tues., 10th December | |
| Last day of Term | Friday, December 20th 12pm closure |
Beir bua agus beannacht,
Principal
20.11.2024
