While some of our children were in Ganaway having fun, so too were some of our other boys and girl at home. They had a great few days. On Friday they went into Holywood with Mrs Forster and Mrs Dowling. They enjoyed a visit to Mauds going to Jonny the Jig and even found time to buy Mrs Crookshanks a bunch of tulips on the way back to school !
You can tell by the smiles on their faces that they enjoyed their treat!
Can you spot Mrs Dowling on the swings?!
Sam (P7) has been busy taking photos from the P5-P7 classrooms. There's lots going on! We hope you enjoy looking at our displays!
P6 displayed their wishes for a better world on their Advent Tree.
They created a mosaic of a Nativity scene to be displayed in the hall during the P1-P3 Nativity.
Finally they created Christmas trees to hang at home.
P6 demonstrating some practical maths.
Holywood Primary were handed a tough group with Towerview who have also qualified for the next round of League games and Sullivan’s B team, we would also play Bloomfield Primary School in a rearranged league fixture.
Our first fixture and toughest within the group was against Towerview. It was a tight game with little goal mouth action but a battling performance and neat finish by Carter Wheelhouse secured a 1-0 victory and an important 3 points.
With no rest and a quick turnaround we were straight into action again against Sullivan Bs. The 10-0 victory in the game probably flattered our side slightly as Sullivan did create some chances which were cleverly dealt with by our goalkeeper Jake Thompson. An impressive hat-trick by Oliver Keown and a goal from Harry McK were the highlights in a result that would see us progress to the semi-final.
After a quick rest and water break we were on again to play a league fixture against Bloomfield Primary School. In a game that started at a fast pace we scored two early goals through Jamie Doggart and Carter Wheelhouse to give us a commanding lead. In the second half we added two more through Ryan Mealy and another from Jamie to secure a 4-0 victory which would see us into the next round of the league programme.
After watching the first semi-final it was then our turn to take the field against Bangor Central. Bangor managed to score an early goal and not long after we had one disallowed which may have changed the balance of the game but a late goal from Bangor ensured that they would move into the final to face Kilmaine.
We had one final game which was a playoff to determine 3rd place. We faced Millisle Primary School and after a long day we managed to dig deep to provide a 1-0 victory with a goal from Jamie Doggart that would see us finishing 3rd in the John Barratt football tournament 2017 after a fantastic day and performance from everyone involved.
Results
Holywood 1-0 Towerview (Carter W)
Holywood 10-0 Sullivan B (Oliver K x3, Harry McK, Ryan M x2, Ryan R, Jamie D, Carter W and Matthew D)
Holywood 4-0 Bloomfield (Jamie D x2, Ryan M, and Carter)
Holywood 0-2 Bangor Central
Holywood 1-0 Millisle (Jamie D)
Squad
Jake T, Harry Mck, Carter W, Jamie D (Cap), Ryan R, Matthew D, Ryan M and Oliver K
Cinderella Rockerfella
Vikings have invaded Holywood. The battle for Hillview has begun!
P6 had a fantastic 3 days in Ardnabannon Outdoor Education Centre. They enjoyed adventure walking, hill climbing, canoeing and many more activities. It was a great experience!
The boys and girls love break and lunchtime playtime. Skipping, football, hopscotch, drawing, reading, lots of running races to name just a few of the games played. Pokemon cards are all the craze this term too! Members of staff on duty have also noticed how helpful the P6 Buddies have been. The boys and girls who play well and classes who also try really hard to line up each day earn tokens giving them a chance of winning extra playtime for their class. Well done boys and girls. Keep it up!
To finish off the great evening at the School Fair, the fabulous weather was perfect for the traditional soaking by the Holywood firemen!
Many of our P4- P7 boys and girls are great at bringing in healthy breaks each day. Well done to these pupils. A special mention to P7, Mrs Clarke's class, who with the help of Mrs Forster ( also affectionately known by the boys and girls as the Healthy Break police officer!) have been working really hard this year to bring healthy breaks every day.
What a great morning. Well done P6 who were busy doing circuits and perfecting their skills (even emergency stops!) on their bikes and scooters.
Parents are welcome to download our recent P6 Information Evening presentation here.
Information detailing the transition process from P6 into P7 and choice of Post Primary schools is included.
P5-P7 boys and girls are enjoying regular training sessions with Alan Duddy and James Megaw from Holywood Cricket Club.
P6 Room 12 are delighted with all the games and books they got with the PTA Wish List money.
Our P6 boys and girls spent a few days at the Ardnabannon Education Centre, Castlewellan, later between Wednesday 19th and Friday 21st March 2014. They participated in a range of outdoor activities and challenges including rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, beach/hill walking, bouldering, scrambling, zip line and orienteering.
