Children from Holywood Primary were selected to join primary school children from other Holywood schools to dance around Ireland’s only Maypole at 10.15am and 11am during the May Day celebrations run by North Down Borough Council. It was unusually cold and wet but the rain didn't dampen the spirits of the girls who put on a wonderful show.
Following a road traffic collision last week on Church Road involving one of our pupils we would ask that everyone is extremely vigilant at both entrances to the school. For those who use the Church Road entrance, please cross at the designated area with our Crossing Patrolman, Mr Widdowson. I am pleased to inform you that our puil is making a good recovery and should be back at school in the coming days. We are also regularly in contact with the PSNI, DRD and local councillors voicing our concerns about the traffic situation outside both entrances.
We are delighted to inform you that four significant projects are almost completed. These are:
Everyone is very excited about the changes. There have been many positive comments from the school and wider community about the improvements and how well the school is looking. In January 2012 I submitted another Minor Works application to SEELB on behlaf of the school. I am hopeful that a number of other requests from the application will be completed during 2012-2013.
PLEASE ENJOY LOOKING AT SOME GREAT PHOTOS FROM OUR DAY (even in the rain!)
Primary 5-7 had a bike safety talk today conducted by a PSNI community officer.
The children learned the importance of checking their bikes before they take them on the road to check they are road worthy. They also talked about the importance of wearing a helmet and bright reflective clothing.
Our main Bike It event for this term is going to be a BIKE IT BRUNCH. All P1- P7 children are welcome to take part. If your child has a bike or scooter in good working order they are welcome to bring it to school for the Bike It Brunch day but this is not compulsory.
It is important that all bikes and scooters are in good working order. IT IS COMPULSORY THAT YOUR CHILD WEARS A HELMET. The day will include a range of activities some of which do NOT require a bike or scooter.
P5 – P7 THURSDAY 9TH FEBRUARY
At Holywood Primary School we are proud to be the first school to sign up for Hat-trick for Heroes, the children’s fundraising initiative organised by the charity Help for Heroes. Neil Somerville recently came to the school to show the children two DVD’s, one explaining the challenges they will undertake as part of the fundraising event in school. The other outlined how Help for Heroes makes such a difference by supporting Service men and women who have been injured in Iraq or Afghanistan.
