Second Hand Uniform Sale
The Parents’ Association will be holding a second-hand uniform sale in the school hall this Friday 30th September from 8.30am – 10.30am. There will be a large selection of school jumpers, shirts, trousers, tracksuits and some school coats for sale, with all items €5 or under. Cash and card payments will be accepted.
We will also have on display a rail of 'lost property' coats with no names on them which can be re-claimed before they are donated to charity.
'SPORTS FOR ALL' BLITZ 2022
The Parents' Association are delighted to announce the date for our annual fundraising Sport Blitz which will take place on Friday 14th October. Sports activities on the day will include Soccer, GAA, Cricket, Tennis, Table Tennis, Playball, High 5 Sports, Yoga, Volleyball to name just a few! It will be a great fun filled day for the boys.
This is our main annual fundraising event for the school. The funds raised will also go directly towards classroom supplies, technology, sports equipment, new books for the library. It will also helps with covering the PA costs for events held during the year such as Santa visits, Communion celebrations and graduations.
Sponsorship cards will be sent home shortly. The boys are encouraged to do some chores in return for sponsorship. All support is greatly appreciated.
Sarah Walsh
Hollypark BNS Parents’ Association
ADMISSION TO JUNIOR INFANTS 2023-24
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The school will commence accepting applications for admission on; |
Monday, 3rd October 2022
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The school shall cease accepting applications for admission on; |
Friday, 28th October 2022 @ 2:00pm
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The date by which applicants will be notified of the decision on their application is; |
Friday,18th November 2022
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Applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer by; |
Friday, 30th November 2022 @2pm |
OPENING OF YEAR MASS
On Thursday, September 29th, our new Parish Priest Fr. Gerry will celebrate a mass to mark the opening of the school year. 3rd-6th class boys and their girls' school counterparts will attend 10am mass. Our students will also get a chance to say a fond farewell to Sacristan, Tom Fortune who has been a great help to our boys and staff during the past 17 years. Thank you to Ms. Maloney who is working with our 6th class choir to make the mass extra special. Parents, grandparents and family members are welcome to attend.
STAR OF THE FUTURE
Congratulations to Donnchadh Billings, 4th class, who won player of the year for the 2021/22 season for Under 10’s A1 football at St Joseph’s AFC. A terrific achievement for Donnchadh. We look forward to watching his goalkeeping career progress!
HURLING- SENIOR INFANTS
The excitement was palpable on Monday morning as our senior infants donned their hurling helmets and headed for the Astro. Hurleys in hand and smiles on faces greeted the 10 Kilmacud Crokes coaches. The boys had a great learning experience and played several games while working on their fundamental movement skills. Much to the delight of Mrs. Regan, our sports co-ordinator, the future of Hollypark hurling looks bright. The boys have a chance to do it all again for the next 6 weeks. Thanks to past pupils, Sean O' Regain and Ronan Mc Namara (Colaiste Eoin) for coaching our young boys.
CUMANN NA MBUNSCOL- FOOTBALL
It has been a great week so far for our amazing school football teams. Both our Junior A and B teams had convincing wins on Tuesday evening against St. Mary's, Rathfarnham and Divine Word NS. On Wednesday evening, our Senior A team will play St. Michael's, Ballsbridge in Meadowvale. The winner of this match will top the group and play in the quarter-final next week. Best of luck boys. On Thursday, it is the turn of our Senior B team. They will play our local rival, St. Brigid's, Foxrock and hopefully make it 3 wins from 3!
Thank you to the team of teachers who give up their free time daily to coach and attend matches. We are deeply appreciative of your efforts.
(Pictured below is our current Senior A team)
JUNIOR INFANTS INFORMATION EVENING
We look forward to welcoming our Junior Infant parents into the school on Wednesday, 5th October @7pm. Ms. Kilty, Ms. Dunne and Ms. Ryan will hold an information evening for parents in rooms 1,2 and 3.
The Parents' Association will welcome the parents into the hall for wine, cheese, tea/ coffee after the talk. We look forward to meeting you all.
CREDIT UNION MONEY CLUB
Every Tuesday, Fiona from Credit Union Money Club will be in the school to help boys save some of their hard earned cash. Boys from 2nd- 6th may participate. If you are interested, please read the details below or go to www.corecu.ie for further details.
THE FITNESS SPOOKTACLE- 31 DAY CHALLENGE
As a new month begins, so too does our new monthly focus. The boys in Hollypark are gearing up for a Hallowe'en of dressing up and trick or treating. Before all of that, I have a 31 day exercise challenge for the boys. Please find the details below. Best of luck boys!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
BLACKROCK EDUCATE TOGETHER
We were delighted to welcome Principal Donal and Deputy Principal Miriam from Blackrock Educate Together to our school yesterday. Donal and Miriam spoke to all 5th and 6th classes about their relatively new school and all the facilities it has offer. For more information, check out the poster below and the school website www.blackrocketss.ie
This week is a very special week for these boys:
Finn Mc Donald, Cillian Burns, Aidan Martin, Milo Flannagan, Sebastien Kennedy, Joe Sheahan, Cody Murphy, Luke Merriman, Thomas Paisant, Rhys Brennan, Oscar Bell agus Liam Byrne.
Have a wonderful celebration boys!
Beir bua agus beannacht,
Principal
28.09.'22