NI Cross Country Finals

On Wednesday 22nd January Holywood set off to compete in the Northern Ireland Primary Cross Country Finals at Mallusk Playing Fields in Belfast. After some tough competition in the County Down qualifying rounds before the new year Holywood earned themselves a spot in the finals with a boys team qualifying alongside two individual competitors Isla and Mia in the girls race.

The boys and girls were very excited for what was a fantastic day out. The atmosphere was electric and with so many schools across the country competing the runners were piled up at the starting line. This made it difficult for the Holywood runners to make their way to the start of the pack in the early stages of the race but none the less they pushed themselves all the way to the finish line. The boys and girls did immensely well with the boys team finishing 12th overall across the whole of Northern Ireland and the individual competitors in the girls race recorded excellent times to finish off a great cross country campaign!

Holywood are very proud of all the pupils who competed across P5-P7 in what was a great way to get active with friends and enjoy a healthy dose of competition.

A special well done to the boys team and girl individual finalists for their superb efforts and performances throughout!

Matthew L, Benjamin, Oliver, Matthew L, Reuben, Lucas, Isla and Mia

A big thank you as well to both Mr Lockington and Mr Wright for their help as parent representatives for the school at each of the events. Their continued support has been greatly appreciated!

Girls compete in Zonal Finals 2020

Well done to Megan, Isla, Bea and Katie who represented HPS at the Zonal Finals of the UK Trampolining competition recently in Newcastle, England. We are very proud of you all and what you have achieved! The girls came a creditable 7th place in the team events. Megan had also qualified for an individual event too. CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS!

Footballers kick off the New Year

Holywood travelled to Bangor Football Ground today to kick off the new year in the North Down League.

Holywood were feeling fresh and started brightly in their first game against St Malachys. The boys worked well as a team and were on top for large parts of the game but just couldn’t break down the resolute defence of the opposition which meant the game ended 0-0.

In their second game they came up against a strong Ballyholme side but brought the game to the opposition from the first whistle. Holywood had some great spells of possession and had their fair share of chances. After falling behind Zac brought the sides level after a fantastic individual goal that left the keeper helpless. The game was well balanced with both teams going end to end but with a late break away against the run of play Ballyholme managed to steal a late goal and hold out for the win. A disappointing result but the boys left it all out on the pitch in a great performance.

On to the last game against Crawfordsburn and the team had gone from to strength to strength from their previous games. Holywood dominated the play and overwhelmed their opponents in the opening stages leading to a great goal from Connor who had pushed from defence into the middle of the park to drive the ball into the side of the net. Holywood continued to apply the pressure but against the run of play were caught out with a quick break away. With the game all level Holywood continued to press for the winner with some great strikes on goal but the Crawfordsburn keeper pulled off some wonderful saves to earn their side a point at the final whistle.

Overall three great performances in what was a great start to the new footballing year! Well done to all the boys involved! Time to rest and recharge before another fun filled footballing day when HPS head to the Ashfield Football Tournament on Friday.

SQUAD: CAMERON, JOSHUA, CONNOR, THOMAS, MATTHEW L, MATTHEW K, KYLE, ZAC, OSCAR AND ZAK

Footballers Kick Off League Campaign

The start of the month saw Holywood PS kick off the new league campaign at Bangor FC in what was a wet and windy day.

The team played some fantastic football and worked hard as a team in what was their first competitive matches of the season. They narrowly lost 2 of their 3 games finishing with a draw.

Well done to all the boys who represented the school so well in what was a fun filled footballing afternoon.

SQUAD: Cameron, Joshua, Thomas, Connor, Matthew K, Zac W, Oscar, Kyle, Zak and Matthew L

RESULTS

0-2 Kilmaine PS

0-2 Clandeboye PS

1-1 Bloomfield PS

Ulster Swmming Success

Congratulations to five HPS swimmers who took part at the Swim Ulster Schools Cup and Championship, held in Bangor.
Eira, Bea and Ellie competed in the morning session for 9/10 year olds, each swimming in two events. All three achieved personal best times in their races and Ellie made the final of the 10yr 50m fly where she came 9th.

Jorja and Ben each competed in two events in the afternoon session for 11/12 year olds.

Jorja qualified for two finals where she was 9th in the 11yr 50m freestyle and 6th in the 11yr 100m individual medley. 

Ben also qualified for two finals where he was 4th in the 11yr 50m backstroke and 6th in the 11yr 50m freestyle.

Both Jorja and Ben achieved personal best times in their races and have qualified for the Irish Minor Schools Championships in February, which will be held at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin.

Well done to everyone, such great results all round. Sincere thanks to Mrs Starks and Mr McBride for helping on the day ensuring everyone was in the right place and ready for their races in plenty of time!

Bangor Cares Football Tournament

Today Holywood participated in the Bangor Cares Football Tournament at Bangor Fuels Arena. Holywood entered two teams, fielding 20 boys and girls across P6 and P7 in what was a super day for some sports fun in the sun.

The teams played some fantastic football showing great teamwork, work ethic and displayed some individual moments of brilliance leading to some terrific goals. Both teams registered 2 wins and 2 losses respectively in what was a fantastic afternoon of football.

Many thanks to all the parent helpers for providing transport and for staying to cheer the boys and girls on!

RESULTS:

Holywood A - Grange Park A: 0-1 (L)

Holywood B - Holywood A: 0-2

Holywood B - Grange Park B: 1-0 (W)

Holywood A - Grange Park B: 0-1 (L)

Holywood B - Sullivan: 1-0 (W)

Holywood B - Grange Park A: 0-2 (L)

Holywood A - Sullivan : 4-0 (W)

P3- P7 Sports Day action

The sun shone for our P3&P4 and our P5-P7  SPORTS DAYS this year!

A jam packed Sports Day at Sullivan Playing Fields saw the children taking part in individual finals and team events. They used a range of athletic skills to earn points for their Houses and win medals. This year the fabulous Tug of War competition was one of the highlights. 

The overall winners of House Sports Day were Blue( Ballymenoch)  House!

Our P3 & P4 boys and girls had a lovely morning at their annual Sports Day. Running, relay races, a sack race , egg and spoon and obstacle races were thoroughly enjoyed by the children and the many spectators. It was lovely to see the children leave very proud of their vast collection of competitor stickers on their t-shirts!

WELL DONE TO EVERYONE INVOLVED! Enjoy looking at some more photos in the gallery section of the website in the coming days.