World Book Day Thursday 6th March 2015

  

Thanks to everyone who took part in World Book Day. So many boys, girls and members of staff came into school dressed up or had props from their favourite book or characters.

THE COSTUMES WERE FANTASTIC. THANKS TO ALL THE MUMS, DADS AND GRANDPARENTS WHO HELPED TOO !

Enjoy looking at some photographs from the day in our gallery section.

Photograph Competition – WELL DONE  to all the boys and girls who brought in a photo of themselves reading a book in a funny or unusual place. There is a great display in the foyer. 

Guest Readers Our P1 – P3 classes have been delighted to welcome some parent and grandparent volunteers who have read stories to their class.  If you would like to be involved, please contact your child’s teacher.

Zumba Fun Time!

The children had a great time Zumba Dancing in school on Thursday 13th February. A special mention to Rachel the Zumba Dancer. She brought smiles to everyone’s faces and was such great fun!    

Please enjoy looking at lots more photos in our Gallery section!

Bike - Tastic visit Holywood!

P3 - P7 boys and girls thoroughly enjoyed a great presentation by a Belfast theatre company Footsteps.

The actors showcased the importance of having a road worthy bicycle.They spent time highlighting to everyone about the importance of being safe on the roads particularly when riding a bicycle.

Thanks to Sandra McCullagh, Education Officer for the Department of Environment, who arranged for the production team to perform at our school. 

Whilst it was a very entertaining morning, the actors also relayed some very important messages to the children. You can see lots of other photos from the day in our Gallery.

 

Healthy Breaks at HPS

Holywood Primary School has a Healthy Break Scheme which the majority of children participate in.

During February, each class has created a display board to help profile Healthy Eating.

We encourage all HPS families to promote the importance of having a healthy lifestyle.

The pictures below show some of the many children who regularly bring healthy snacks each day to school.