Newsletter: Wednesday 1st October 2025
- hollyparkwebsite
- Oct 1
- 6 min read
Admission to Junior Infants 2026 is now open.
The following are the dates applicable for admission to Junior Infants 2026/2027
The school will commence accepting applications for admission on | 29th September 2025
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The school shall cease accepting applications for admission on | 24th October 2025 @ 3:00pm |
The date by which applicants will be notified of the decision on their application is | 14th November 2025 |
The period within which applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission is* | 28th November 2025 @ 3:00pm |
Note: the school will consider and issue decisions on late applications in accordance with the school’s Admission Policy.
*Failure to accept an offer within the prescribed period above may result in the offer being withdrawn
The school cannot accept applications for Junior Infants 2025 before this process commences.
Once the admissions process is open, applications may be posted to the school or delivered by hand. As original documents supporting the application must be included, applications cannot be made by email.
School Calendar 2025/2026
The 2025/2026 calendar is available on www.hollyparkgns.ie
Key Dates: Term One
First Holy Communion Information Meeting | 8pm Thursday 2nd October Foxrock Church | 2nd Class Parents/guardians |
Confirmation Information Meeting | 8pm Thursday 9th October Foxrock Church | 6th Class Parents/guardians |
GOAL Jersey Day | Friday 10th October | Whole School |
STEM Week | Week beginning Monday 13th October | Whole School |
Children Online - What's Really Going On | Wednesday 15th October 7:30pm | Parents of GNS & BNS Venue: BNS |
Flu Vaccine | Thursday 16th October | Whole School |
Hallowe'en Dress Up Day | Friday 24th October | Whole school |
Midterm break | 27th October - 31st October | Whole School |
PT Meetings | Week beginning Monday 17th November | SI - 6th Class |
No After-School Activities for one week to facilitate PT Meetings | Week beginning Monday 17th November | Whole School |
Graffiti Classics | Wednesday 26th November | Whole School |
Last day of Term One (early finish) | Friday 19th December | Whole school |
First day of Term Two | Monday 5th January | Whole school |
Staff Inservice School Closure | Wednesday 11th February | Whole School |
Staff Inservice School Closure | Wednesday 13th May | Whole School |
Sacramental Meetings
Fr Philip invites 2nd Class and 6th Class parents/guardians to the following Sacramental Information meetings:
First Holy Communion (2nd Class) Thursday 2nd October @ 8pm Foxrock Church
Confirmation (6th Class) Thursday 9th October @ 8pm Foxrock Church
Dates for the ceremonies and information regarding registration will be shared at these meetings.
Flu Vaccine: Thursday 16th October
Hollypark GNS has teamed up with Hiltons Pharmacy this year to provide students with a FREE Flu nasal vaccine. All the experienced vaccinators are qualified pharmacists who have undertaken specialist training. Children are offered a nasal spray as it is quick, painless and is more effective than an injected vaccine.
If you would like your child to avail of the flu nasal vaccine, you will need to complete a Flu Vaccination consent form for your child ahead of the day. Please see link to fill in your child’s consent form:
PLEASE NOTE: For parents with more than one child in the school, you will need to fill in one consent form for each child. The pharmacy cannot vaccinate any child without the online consent being completed in advance. Vaccination will be scheduled over the school day to suit the operational needs of the school.
For information on the vaccine please read the following:
If you have any questions regarding the vaccine, please contact the pharmacy directly on 012898889.
If you need to withdraw consent, please contact the pharmacy directly by email hiltonspharmacy@gmail.com.
Celebrating 60 Years!
As part of our 60th anniversary celebrations, we are creating a special book filled with stories, photos, and achievements from our school community. Do you have:
We would love to include them! Please send your items to AnniversaryBook@hollyparkgns.ie by 17th October to be part of this wonderful keepsake. Every contribution will help us celebrate our proud history and inspire future generations. ‘United in Friendship, Together We Strive.’ |
Wellbeing Week: 22nd - 26th September
GOAL Jersey Day: Friday 10th October
Wear your favourite sports jersey to school on Friday 10th October and support GOAL Jersey Day!
Green Schools
Please find below the October Nature Spotter Sheet, we have also included an Autumn Leaf ID sheet!
Autumn Leaf ID Sheet
A special thank you to all of the parents and grandparents who are helping their girls recognise these leaves, trees, plants and birds in preparation for our Food and Biodiversity Global Citizenship Green Flag! Teachers will be talking about these at school also.
A very eager group of pupils, parents and grandparents did trojan work in the garden on Sunday. They helped to clear the outdoor learning space which will be great for the younger classes. They also painted the railings outside which has really brightened up the yard!! A big thank you!
We will be organising another gardening morning in the near future and would appreciate any help and support we can get from parents and grandparents. Keep an eye on the newsletter for further details!
Thank you to:
Maryrose McCarthy & Alanna
Sinead Henry
Orlagh Buckley
Louise McDonagh & Keira
Rebecca Ghariani & Ihdeena, Haniyah & Sanna
Rory Cunningham & Samara
Catherine Falkner
Lego Robotics in 4th Class
Well done!
Well done to Doireann who competed at her first interschools show jumping competition on Sunday. Milo and Doireann came joint 1st in the Novice Competition and 7th in the Open Class! A wonderful achievement.
New Primary Curriculum:
Information for Parents/Guardians
Hollypark PA Updates
Hollypark GNS & BNS are thrilled to co-host two guest speakers for our October event ‘Your Kids online. What’s really going on?’
The well renowned online safety experts:
Eoghan Cleary (GenFree) will discuss the impact of being online for your child’s personal, social and sexual development and the real risk of your child being online now and
Alex Cooney (Cybersafe Kids) on how to keep them safe while they are online.
This talk is suitable for all classes if you have access to smart devices, gaming or even faced with the pressure of buying a smartphone!
It is a talk every parent needs to hear. Don’t miss out! |
Register using the link
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/your-kids-online-whats-really-going-on-tickets-1710510786809?aff=oddtdtcreator or see above flyer.
PA Hallowe'en & Jersey Sale: Friday 3rd October
Hallowe'en Disco: Thursday 23rd October
Traffic and Safety
One Way Traffic System
Traffic Safety
Please use the church car park at drop off and collection times and walk the last 6 minutes with your child.
80% of our pupils live within 2 kilometres of our school. Please encourage your older children to walk with their pals to and from school.
Please ensure that younger children are held by the hand when walking with them to and from school.
Please do not block the driveways of local residents when parking. Many of our residents – often elderly - are virtual prisoners in their own homes at drop off and collection times. And when they speak up are often subject to abuse.
Please park legally and with care.
As things stand, in the event of an emergency, it is unlikely that a fire tender or ambulance would be able to access the schools, or any homes in the vicinity, at drop off and collection times.
Post-Primary Open Evenings
Loreto Dalkey Thursday 2nd October 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Rockford Manor Thursday 2nd October
Cabinteely Community School Thursday 2nd October 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Loreto Abbey Thursday 2nd October 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Cabinteely Community School is also running 'Sampler Saturdays' in September and October for 6th Class pupils in subjects such as Home Economics, Art and Woodwork. For further information please check: Instagram @cabinteelycs.
Birthdays this week in Hollypark!
Emma Scally
Amelia Vipin
Lilly Sexton
Olivia Mildner
Jane Sun
Charlotte Oliver
Agnes Linu
Carolyne Doyle
Shona Hunt
This week's advertisements
Advertising on our school newsletter
If you would like to place an ad on our school newsletter, please email Suzanne at the office hollyparkgns@gmail.com for further details and pricing.
HPGNS
United in Friendship, Together We Strive!
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