Let’s Look After Our Beaches!

Two of our H.P.S pupils, Dylan (P5) and Zara (P4), were troubled by the litter and mess left by the crowds on their local beach during the bank holiday weekend at the end of May. As part of their home school learning, they decided to be proactive and write to local MLA Andrew Muir to express their concern not just on how this behaviour might spoil a beautiful spot but also on the effects it might have on the local wildlife. Earlier this week they received the following response from Mr Muir and this sign has been recently erected near to the area. As an Eco school we are proud to see our pupils speaking out to protect our beaches and local wildlife and we hope that in future these areas will be treated with more respect. Well done Dylan and Zara!

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Ruth McKeown.

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!

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Posted on June 11, 2020 by Ruth McKeown.

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.


Posted on May 7, 2020 by Debbie Crookshanks.