Pictured above is Thomas Gilmore, 3rd class, Hollypark BNS and his sister Eleanor in 5th class, Hollypark GNS
STUDENT VOICE CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are happy to announce the first ever Student Voice Christmas fundraiser in aid of St Vincent de Paul. SVP is a charity that helps the homeless. All funds raised will help more than ever this Christmas season. We are hosting a Super Sale in the school hall of all lost property - shirts, jumpers, trousers and jackets as well as Hollypark sports gear and …… CHRISTMAS JUMPERS!!!!!. We are looking for YOU to donate all unwanted Christmas jumpers of every shape and size. We will be available to take your donated jumpers on the 20th - 24th of November from 8:20 am in the school hall.
This is an excellent way to reduce waste at Christmas, add to our sustainability policy and contribute to a deserving charity. Thank you in advance for your support.SALE DATES: WEDNESDAY 29th and THURSDAY 30th @8;15 am in SCHOOL HALL
Scott Campbell and Matthew Rourke,
On behalf of The Student Voice.
PARISH CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Foxrock Parish Church will host a Parish Christmas Concert in Foxrock Church on Sunday 3rd December @ 6 pm. The concert will raise funds for Kyrie Farm. We are delighted to join in this community event to support this very worthwhile cause. Alongside many other performances on the night, a selection of pupils from Hollypark Boys' will be on hand acting as ushers, raffle ticket sellers, and they will also be taking to the stage to perform some of our favourite Christmas poems. There will be musical performances on the night from Hollypark Girls'. It promises to be a fabulous occasion for a great cause.
Tickets are priced at €15.00 each and will be available to purchase via our Aladdin system from Wednesday, November 22nd.
If you would like to learn more about Kyrie Farm, please click the link attached. https://www.kyriefarm.ie/
The purpose of Kyrie Therapeutic Farm is to create in Ireland a world class therapeutic centre that encapsulates the best possible support, while putting the person at the centre of their own care plan and recovery. It will encompass:
- We aspire to be fully in line with the aspirations of the strategy set out in the Irish Department of Health's mental health strategy, Vision for Change (2006) and subsequent improvements as outlined in Sharing the Vision (2020).
- Addressing the critical gaps in the current system
a. Between community and acute services like Psychiatric Hospitals and Outpatient care
b. To serve as a step-down capability for patient recovery and reintegration.
c. An early intervention and preventative option for people before requirement for acute services.
- Examples of similar therapeutic settings in the United States (Gould Farm, Hopewell Farm), the EU (Urtica De Vijfsprong in the Netherlands) and Ireland (Sli Eile)
VIRTUAL TOUR
Click the links attached to view a virtual tour of our amazing school.
https://hollyparkbns.ie/virtual-tour
TOY SHOW GOODIE BAGS
Thanks to all for the incredible response to our Late Late Toy Show Goody Bags. Orders are now closed and the PA Elves are busy packing. The boys will receive their Goody Bags going home on Thursday. We hope everyone enjoys the Late Late Toy Show!
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. A special word of thanks to Jack and Oisin (pictured above) for their help througout the week. The boys arrived to school early each morning to set up the Book Fair and stayed back each evening to lend a hand, Jack and Oisin are the reason we had record-breaking stationery sales!
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.
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.
Parent-teacher meetings
Parent-teacher meetings will take place the week beginning Monday, January 29th. School will close at 2.15 pm on Wednesday, January 31st and Thursday, February 1st to facilitate meetings.
Santa and his elves will once again visit Hollypark this year. We look forward to welcoming him on Monday, December 18th. It is always one of our favourite days of the year.
SNA APPRECIATION POST
Currently in Hollypark BNS we have 11 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 – Ms. Murphy
Senior Infants – Ms. Drury Byrne
1st Class – Ms. Grennan and Mrs. Doyle (Ms. Chan as substitute)
2nd Class – Mrs. Durning and Ms. Bane
3rd Class – Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Moloney
4th Class – Mrs. Conroy
5th Class – Mrs. Clarke
6th Class – Ms. Mc Laughlin
SNA team – we salute you. Thank you for all your hard work.
SCIENCE WEEK
Last week was another busy week in Hollypark. Thank you to Ms. Hynes & Mr. Mc Evoy for organising Science Week resources and experiments throughout the school. Pictured below are Ms. Dennan's boys engaged in various science experiments, including colour mixing lab (exploring primary and secondary colours), growing gummy bears (theory of osmosis) and their experiment to see what would happen to eggs when left in different liquids. There was great excitement when they discovered that the egg left in vinegar could bounce!
PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
Well done to Ms. O Dubhagáin's 4th class who presented their projects on the Celts, last week. The boys enjoyed creating, drawing, researching and presenting. Future Historians in the making!
This week is a special week for these great boys: Cameron Webbley, William Doran, Isaac Mc Ginity, Abdullah Munshi, Thomas O' Riordan, Logan Strabelli, Ruán O' Donovan, David Hayes Fitzpatrick, Conn Powell agus Ross Farrell.
Have a wonderful celebration boys!
Beir bua agus beannacht,
Principal
22/11/2023
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