H.P.S Eco Schools Status renewed for the sixth time!

At Holywood Primary School we are passionate about the difference we can make as a school community in looking after our local environment. This is a whole school effort involving pupils, staff and members of our local community. We have been working this year on the renewal of our Eco Schools Status for the sixth time (this comes round in two year cycles) focusing on the topics of Waste, Biodiversity and Outdoor Learning. In term one and two our Eco committee were working very hard on conducting an environmental review of our school and promoting Waste Free Wednesdays and our school recycling schemes. Other year groups got involved too with our P7 Room 10 leading the way with bringing in metal straws and P1-6 participating in National Outdoor Classroom Day in November. We submitted an online submission for the renewal of our Eco Status in January and were due to receive an assessment visit in the spring. Due to Covid 19, Eco Schools have made their decision on the basis of the paper work and evidence we submitted in January and have granted Holywood Primary School their Eco status for the sixth time! We have held this status for over a decade now and are very proud of the pupils, parents and staff who have contributed to this. Congratulations H.P.S!

Friday Fun Facts

We want to continue with our Daily Fact Display that is normally on show at Piccadilly each day and is enjoyed by everyone! We have amended it slightly by putting five on our website each Friday, one for every day of the school week!Don't forget to check in each Friday to see the next set! We'd love to hear from the boys and girls too. Send in some of your own facts and we will publish them too.

WEEK 6 FUN FACTS

WEEK 5 FUN FACTS

WEEK 4 FUN FACTS

WEEK 3 FUN FACTS

WEEK 2

FUN FACTS

WEEK 1 FUN FACTS

BDO NI Hockey Festival - North Down

It was the boys’ turn at the BDO NI North Down hockey festival today. They faced a lot of tough competition but they worked well as a team, played some great hockey and had a wonderful day. Whether they won, drew or lost a game they showed excellent sportsmanship both on and off the pitch and should be very proud of their efforts.

The boys battled through the heavy wind and rain during the first game against Ballyholme. We were all very pleased when the rain cleared and a gorgeous rainbow framed the match. Unfortunately Ballyholme scored early on and despite some excellent attempts at goal, Holywood were unable to equalise. Up next we played Towerview. Communication was strong and we scored two excellent goals. Lucas made some great saves in goals and it was a well deserved win for Holywood. The boys worked incredibly hard during the next match and drew against Abbey Primary. Our defence was strong and the boys managed to protect the goals with some good play. The next game against Grange Park was a tough one but the team worked hard and definitely held their own. Holywood then went on to win their final game against  Crawfordsburn. Finn and Matthew worked really well together to score a beautiful goal. What a great way to end the day! 

Thank you very much to the parents who helped with lifts and came along to support, it was very much appreciated.

Holywood 0 - 1 Ballyholme 

Holywood 2 - 0 Towerview 

Holywood 0 - 0 Abbey

Holywood 0 - 1 Grange Park

Holywood 1 - 0 Crawfordsburn