Wednesday Letter 25th February 2026

WINNER, WINNER!

Congratulations to our wonderful quiz team, who won the Core Credit Union Quiz on Monday night. Daniel, Samuel, Peter & Luke, a huge congratulations and well done from everybody in Hollypark. The boys will now represent Hollypark in Portlaoise on Saturday morning. A huge thank you to Ms. Brennan for accompanying the team to Cherrywood on Monday evening. 

Celebrating 60 Years of Hollypark BNS 

This year marks a very special milestone in our school’s history as Hollypark BNS celebrates 60 years of education, growth and community spirit. For six decades, our school has been a place where learning, friendship and values have flourished, and where generations of pupils have begun their journeys.

To celebrate this wonderful occasion, we have some special events planned throughout the year. Our celebrations will begin with a Commemorative Mass on March 26th @ 11.00 am in Foxrock Church, and all members of our school community — past and present — are warmly welcome to attend.

As part of our anniversary celebrations, we are inviting past pupils, parents and former staff members to share old photographs, memories, stories or footage that capture moments from throughout the school’s history. We are currently creating a unique interactive timeline that will chart Hollypark’s journey from its very first day right up to the present. This will become a special feature in our school for decades to come.

If you — or someone you know — might have materials or memories to share, we would be truly grateful if you could spread the word. Every contribution, big or small, will help us tell the story of our school’s rich and proud history.

SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE 6Ú - 13Ú MÁRTA 2026

Beidh Seachtain na Gaeilge a chéiliúreadh againn sa scoil ar an 6ú - 13ú lá de Mhárta.  Táimid ag tnúth go mór leis!  Beidh imeachtaí cheiliúreadh ar siúl timpeall na scoile i rith na coicíse mar yoga,as gaeilge, céilí, trath na gceist, ciorcal comhrá, craic agus ceoil. Beidh seans ag na buachaillí duaiseanna a bhuacaint sa chomórtais “Gaelgeoir an Lae” agus “Gaelgeoir na Seachtaine”.  Tá na buachaillí gnóthach ag foghlaim amhráin, dánta agus rainn le haghaidh an Pharáid.  Beidh an Pharáid ar siúl sa chlós ar an 12ú lá de Mhárta ag 11:00. (School Parade on March 12th @ 11am. All parents/grandparents are welcome)

First Penance

First Penance for children preparing to receive their First Communion, will take place in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Foxrock Parish on;
Thursday, February 26th, 2026, at 7.30 pm for Hollypark BNS. We wish all the participants the very best. 

MAN OF THE MATCH!

Well done and thank you to Dylan (2nd Class), who had the honour of meeting Jamison Gibson-Park and clearly inspiring him to his Man of the Match performance against the England Rugby team last weekend!

It was a special meeting and one that both Dylan and Jamison will surely never forget.

FOXROCK LOCAL HISTORY CLUB