As we come to the end of another school year in Hollypark GNS, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all our pupils, parents, and staff for their support, dedication, and hard work throughout the year. A gentle reminder to our girls to mind their Mums and Dads over the summer and to help out with chores - Mums and Dads deserve a break too! Play outside in sun and rain and leave those screens alone! This will also help you to sleep well at night and recharge for the ye

Our New Principal: Ms Siobhán de Fréin Dear Parents/Guardians, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Siobhán de Fréin as the new Principal of St Patrick’s Girls’ National School, Hollypark. Ms. de Fréin will formally take up her position on 27th August 2026. Ms. de Fréin is a highly valued and long-standing member of our school community, having dedicated 27 years of service to St Patrick’s GNS Hollypark. Her deep knowledge of the school, combined with her extensi

School Calendar 2026/2027 Key Dates: Term Three Thursday 11th June Sports Day All classes Friday 12th June 60th Fun Day All classes GNS & BNS Tuesday 23rd June 6th Class Graduation 6th Classes Friday 26th June Final Day Term Three All classes Thursday 27th August School reopens for new school year All classes School Tours Junior Infants Glenroe Farm Wednesday 27th May Senior Infants Festina Lente Monday 15th June 1st Class Lullymore Tuesday 16th June 2nd Class Astro Park Tall

School Calendar 2026/2027 School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Three Thursday 28th May Confirmation 6th Class Friday 29th May PA Golf Classic & BBQ Parents Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd June School Closure All classes Wednesday 3rd June Photos: Confirmation 6th Classes Friday 5th June PA Cake Sale All classes Tuesday 9th June Violin Concerts Senior Infants - 3rd Class Thursday 11th June Sports Day All classes Friday 1

School Calendar 2026/2027 School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Three Monday 25th May School Choir Concert School Choir Thursday 28th May Confirmation 6th Class Friday 29th May PA Golf Classic Parents Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd June School Closure All classes Wednesday 3rd June Photos: Confirmation 6th Classes Thursday 11th June Sports Day All classes Friday 12th June 60th Fun Day All classes GNS & BNS Tuesday 23rd

School Calendar 2026/2027 School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Three Monday 18th May Ceremony of Light 6th Classes Week beginning Monday 18th May Standardised Testing 1st - 6th Classes Wednesday 20th May Junior Infant (Sep 2026) Welcome Day Infant Classes Monday 25th May School Choir Concert School Choir Thursday 28th May Confirmation 6th Class Friday 29th May PA Golf Classic Parents Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd June

School Calendar 2026/2027 School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Three Friday 1st May Rugby Blitz Hollypark Hellcats from 6th Class Monday 4th, Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th May School closure All classes Sunday 10th May First Holy Communion 2nd Classes Tuesday 12th May Photos: First Holy Communion 2nd Classes Wednesday 13th May School closure for staff inservice All classes Week beginning Monday 18th May Standardised

School Calendar 2026/2027 School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Three Week beginning Monday 27th April Standardised Testing 1st - 6th Classes Monday 4th, Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th May School closure All classes Sunday 10th May First Holy Communion 2nd Classes Tuesday 12th May Photos: First Holy Communion 2nd Classes Wednesday 13th May School closure for staff inservice All classes Week beginning Monday 18th May S

Welcome Back! It is great to see everyone back looking refreshed and ready for another great term's work! Hard to believe that we are into the final term already! There's lots to look forward to - please check out the Key Dates below - Sports Day, sunflowers, school tours, Cake Sale, First Holy Communion, Confirmation and lots more. Keep an eye on our weekly newsletter for further updates and have a great final term! School Calendar 2026/2027 School Calendar 2025/2026 The 20

Wishing all our pupils, staff and parents a very Happy Easter! As we come to the end of another busy and productive term, I want to thank everyone for their hard work, commitment, and positivity. It has been a great term’s work from all. Enjoy a well‑deserved break over the Easter holidays. Wishing you safe travels, restful days, and time well spent with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday, 13th April. Happy Easter! 🌼🐣 School C

School Calendar 2026/2027 School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Two & Three Key Dates: Term Two An Luan 9ú - An Aoine 13ú Márta Féile na dTeangacha Gach rang Monday 9th March - Thursday 12th March Book Fair All classes Monday 16th March & Tuesday 17th March St Patrick's Day School Closure All classes Friday 20th March PA Table Quiz All parents Wednesday 25th March Live Art Exhibition: Celebrating 60 Years! All cla

School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Two & Three Key Dates: Term Two Friday 6th March 6th Class Movie Night 6th Class An Luan 9ú - An Aoine 13ú Márta Féile na dTeangacha Gach rang Monday 9th March - Thursday 12th March Book Fair All classes Monday 16th March & Tuesday 17th March St Patrick's Day School Closure All classes Friday 20th March PA Table Quiz All parents Wednesday 25th March Live Art Exhibition: Celebr

School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Two 6th Class Movie Night Friday 6th March 6th Class Féile na dTeangacha An Luan 9ú - An Aoine 13ú Márta Gach rang Book Fair Monday 9th March - Thursday 12th March All classes St Patrick's Day School Closure Monday 16th March & Tuesday 17th March All classes PA Table Quiz Friday 20th March All parents Live Art Exhibition: Celebrating 60 Years! Wednesday 25th March All classes

School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Two Midterm Break School closed Thursday 19th & Friday 20th February All classes 6th Class Movie Night Friday 6th March 6th Class Féile na dTeangacha An Luan 9ú - An Aoine 13ú Márta Gach rang Book Fair Monday 9th March - Thursday 12th March All classes St Patrick's Day School Closure Monday 16th March & Tuesday 17th March All classes PA Table Quiz Friday 20th March All parents

School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Two Internet Safety Day Tuesday 10th February All classes PA Ladies Lunch Friday 13th February All parents Midterm Break School closed Thursday 19th & Friday 20th February All classes 6th Class Movie Night Friday 6th March 6th Class Féile na dTeangacha An Luan 9ú - An Aoine 13ú Márta Gach rang Book Fair Monday 9th March - Thursday 12th March All classes St Patrick's Day School

School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Two CyberSafe Workshops Thursday 5th & Friday 6th February 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Class Staff Inservice School Closure Wednesday 11th February Whole School PA Ladies Lunch Friday 13th February All parents Midterm Break School closed Thursday 19th & Friday 20th February Whole School 6th Class Movie Night Friday 6th March 6th Class 60th Celebration Day Thursday 26th March Whole Sch

School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Two Catholic Schools Week 18th - 24th January Whole School Laudate Wednesday 28th January 4th Classes Grandparents' Day Friday 30th January Whole School St Brigid's Day School Closure Monday 2nd February Whole School CyberSafe Workshops Thursday 5th & Friday 6th February 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Class Staff Inservice School Closure Wednesday 11th February Whole School PA Ladies Lun

School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Two Junior Infant PT Meetings Week beg. Monday 26th January Junior Infants Catholic Schools Week 18th - 24th January Whole School Laudate Wednesday 28th January 4th Classes Grandparents' Day Friday 30th January Whole School St Brigid's Day School Closure Monday 2nd February Whole School Staff Inservice School Closure Wednesday 11th February Whole School PA Ladies Lunch Friday

School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Two Junior Infant PT Meetings Week beg. Monday 26th January Junior Infants Catholic Schools Week 18th - 24th January Whole School Laudate Wednesday 28th January 4th Classes Grandparents' Day Friday 30th January Whole School St Brigid's Day School Closure Monday 2nd February Whole School Staff Inservice School Closure Wednesday 11th February Whole School Midterm Break School cl

Welcome back! Happy New Year and welcome back to our girls for 2026! It is lovely to see the girls looking so refreshed and rested following the Christmas break. As always we have a busy term ahead including the celebration of our 60th year! School Calendar 2025/2026 The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie Key Dates: Term Two Junior Infant PT Meetings Week beg. Monday 26th January Junior Infants Catholic Schools Week 18th - 24th January Whole School Laudate