Pupils of the Term

We were really delighted to be able to congratulate  a number of children who were presented with prizes for being Pupils of the Term!Well done boys and girls.

 Hannah & Kate(P5 & P3)

Well done to sisters, Hannah & Kate. Without being asked they regularly help to tidy up after dinnertime in the Dining Hall.

Ollie P4

Well done to Ollie. He has been a real gentleman. Ollie stood back at the school gate to let Miss Armstrong go before him.

Leah and Tate P1

These two pupils were so kind and caring when they noticed another pupil was upset. THANKYOU!

Eva P6

Eva is a very polite and mannerly girl both in class and when out in the playground.

Kathryn P7

A number of teachers have commented about how hard working and well behaved Kathryn is during all afternoon classes that she goes to each week. Well done Kathryn!

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Debbie Crookshanks.

PTA EASTER RAFFLE TICKETS & CLOSEST FLAG WINS BASKETS ON SALE



P1-P3 & P4-P7 Easter Basket

For a chance to win these lovely prizes the children can bring in 50p and choose a flag to place on the P1-P3 or P4-P7 Easter picture board.

The flags will be on sale from MONDAY 12 MARCH to FRIDAY 23 MARCH. The flag closest to a chosen hidden spot on each picture will win the fabulous Easter baskets!

Adult Basket

We have a fabulous Easter basket for adults too. If you want to have the chance of winning all the goodies, please return the entry forms sent home. All entries need to be returned by FRIDAY 23 MARCH. Entry forms are also available on the school website or by contacting the School Office.

Thank you!

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Debbie Crookshanks.

Priory Football Tournament

On Friday, Holywood P.S. took part in the annual Priory Cup Football Tournament. They were amongst over 190 boys and girls from the North Down, Ards and Belfast areas competing at the Eddie Irvine Sports Complex in Bangor. Holywood finished top of their group after victories in all 3 of their group games, showing great team work and an all round excellent display of football.

Progressing into the Semi Final of the A Trophy, Holywood came up against Group D winners Ballyholme which promised to be a tough match. After a spirited performance and some inspired goalkeeping, Holywood ran out eventual winners thanks to goals from Zak D and Charlie.

Making their way to the Final, Holywood were joined by N'Ards Model who had comprehensive victories in all of their previous games. With some great individual performances and a hard fought match, Holywood unfortunately came up just short on what was a fantastic day out! Well done to all the boys who left it all out on the pitch and did themselves and their school more than proud! A big thank you to Priory College for organising a great tournament and for the continued support of parents who turned out to cheer the boys on.

SQUAD: Hamish, Zach W, Danny, Oliver, Matthew, Charlie, Zak D and Darcy.

Group Games

  • 4-0 v Bloomfield P.S (Oliver K x 2, Charlie M x2)
  • 2-1 Kilcooley P.S (Zak D, Charlie M)
  • 4-2 Crawfordsburn P.S (Hamish (GK), Darcy, Oliver K, Charlie)

Semi Final

  • 2-0 Ballyholme (Zak D, Charlie M)

Final

  • loss to N'Ards Model

 

A great 2nd place finish out of 16 teams. Well done boys! :)

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Aaron Atcheson and tagged sport football.

RBS Six Nations Trophy comes to Holywood

Thanks to one of our HPS parents, Mr Hughes, who kindly arranged for the REAL 6 Nations Trophy to be brought to our school. The boys and girls enjoyed seeing the shiny trophy and some even had time to get  photos with the trophy. We hope the next time we see the trophy on TV it will be the Irish rugby team lifting it as Grand Slam winners!

It was great to welcome Mr Smith to HPS who transported the trophy from England! Mr Peel, Mr Craig and pupils from Sullivan Upper School as well as some boys who play rugby at Holywood Rugby Club who were able to come along too.

 

 

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Debbie Crookshanks and filed under Sports.

Football vs Kilmaine P.S

On Wednesday Holywood kicked off their league campaign against Kilmaine P.S at Spafield playing fields in what promised to be a tough match. Holywood started off the stronger team but after a great display of football from both teams Holywood unfortunately found themselves down 2-0 at half time. The boys regrouped at half time, kept their heads up and continued to bring the game to Kilmaine. After a fantastic second half display Holywood ran out eventual 4-2 winners with some super strikes from Matthew, Darcy and Oliver K. A thoroughly deserved result after a great all round performance. Well done to all the boys involved! A big thank you to all the parent helpers that made the game possible by supplying lifts!   

Holywood P.S  4 - 2  Kilmaine P.S

SQUAD: HAMISH, DANNY, ZACH W, MATTHEW, OLIVER K, DARCY, ZAK D, LUKE AND BEN I.

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Aaron Atcheson and tagged football sport.

Belfast Giant player visits HPS!

 Belfast Giants Ice Hockey player Stephen Murphy  visited our P5, P6 & P7 boys and girls. With the help of Mark Brooks who is a past pupil of HPS  ( Giants Commercial Manager), they discussed about the importance of eating healthily and getting enough exercise. They also explained what it’s like to be a Belfast Giant, including the daily training regime of a professional athlete and the importance that nutrition plays in their lives. 

Subway are sponsors of the Belfast Giants . Alma from Subway, Holywood, kindly providing healthy snacks. 

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Debbie Crookshanks.