Wednesday Letter June 17th 2026

The fun just keeps coming in Hollpark BNS...read on for details!

Hollypark BNS Sports Day – A Fantastic Day of Fun and Fair Play! 

What an incredible day we had for this year’s Sports Day! The sun shone brightly, the boys laughed loudly, and above all, fair play and school spirit were the true winners.

From sprints to sack races, penalties to relays, the field was alive with energy, enthusiasm, and great sportsmanship. It was a joy to see so many talents on display and such fantastic participation across all year groups.

A huge thank you goes to Mrs. Regan, who once again orchestrated the entire event with flawless coordination – all in the middle of hurling season, standardised testing, and report writing. Truly multi-tasking at its finest – thank you, Mrs. Regan, for making it all happen! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped set up, take down and reorganise throughout the day. A special thank you to parent Dave Flanagan for lending his strength and talents to our setup! 

Our sincere thanks also to the ever-entertaining DJ and MC, Barry O' Brien, who brought life and laughter to the day. Barry, it looks like you’ve officially landed a job for life with us!

We were also grateful to have St. John’s Ambulance on site to provide First Aid cover – thank you for your care and presence.

A very special thank you goes to our amazing past pupils, who returned to help with set-up, organisation, and clean-up. Their hard work and cheerful attitudes did not go unnoticed – they were simply fabulous.

Finally, congratulations to our penalty shootout winners:
🥇 Daniel Carney
🥈 Tom Murphy
🥉 Daniel O Cearbhaill 

Well done also to Tom Langford, who won the PA race in the 800 metres. A massive well done to all participants. Sports Day 2026 was a truly memorable event, full of fun, friendship, and Hollypark pride.

Thank you, Dole Fruit 

We are delighted to announce that Dole Ireland generously sponsored this year’s Sports Day by providing delicious, healthy smoothies for all students. Thanks to their support, the students were able to enjoy a refreshing smoothie after their events, helping them stay energised and refreshed for the rest of the day. 

Dole Ireland’s involvement reflects their ongoing commitment to supporting local communities and promoting the importance of healthy eating amongst young people. By partnering with schools like ours, Dole aims to inspire lifelong healthy habits and make a positive contribution to the well-being of future generations. We are incredibly grateful for their support and dedication to both our school and the wider community.

To find out more about Dole, follow them on Instagram at @DoleIreland.

Hollypark Turns 60! Street Party Celebration

Congratulations to the entire Hollypark community on a wonderful Street Party held last week to celebrate our school's 60th anniversary. It was a day filled with fun, laughter, treats and memories that will last for many years to come.

The boys thoroughly enjoyed the festivities, with Teddy's Ice Cream proving a huge hit on the day! There was something for everyone, with a magician, entertainer, DJ, inflatables and a variety of large games creating a fantastic atmosphere throughout the school.

A huge thank you to all the parents, guardians and staff members who gave so generously of their time to help with the set-up and organisation. Special thanks must also go to our Student Council, Green Schools Committee and our wonderful 6th Class boys, who played a blinder in preparing for the celebrations and ensuring everything ran smoothly on the day.

Most importantly, it was wonderful to see the smiles on the faces of the boys as they enjoyed this very special occasion. We had a photographer present to capture all the precious moments! The photos are now live on our new media wall.
The Street Party was a fitting celebration of 60 years of Hollypark BNS – a school built on community, friendship and creating happy memories for generations of boys.

Here's to the next 60 years!

Hot School Meals Scheme

We are delighted to report that Day 1 of our Hot School Meals Scheme was a tremendous success. There was a real sense of excitement throughout the building as the boys received their lunches, and the meals were very well received by pupils across all class levels. We would like to thank the team at Nourish + Green, who have been a pleasure to work with throughout the planning and implementation process, and we look forward to continuing this successful partnership in the months and years ahead.

A gentle reminder to all parents and guardians to please log in to the Nourish + Green portal to sign up for the meal service. Families who do not wish to avail of the scheme can also opt out through the same portal. 
 

Nourish + Green Portal

To activate your account, click here.

Once you have completed activation, please continue the setup process in the portal:

• Click the "My account" link
• Select "Manage Students" from the My account menu
• To add a student, click the Add New button
• Enter the activation code
• Return to the Dashboard to select meals for your student

Note: While you can have multiple students attached to your account (even from different schools), each student can be managed only by one parent/guardian. Adding the student to another parent/guardian account will automatically remove them from the previous account.

If more than one parent/guardian needs to manage a student, they must both log into the same account on their devices.

Timetable, June 26th 2026 

On Friday, June 26th, the boys will finish at the following times:

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