The application procedure for Primary Admissions for September 2026 opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026 (12 noon) and Year 8 post-primary applications for September 2026 will open at 12 noon on Tuesday 27th January 2026. Catholic Schools Week 2026 will take place from Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th January 2026. Service of Commitment and Light (Year 7) is on Tuesday 13th Jan 2026 in hall @2.00pm. Confirmation for the P7's is on Thursday 22nd January 2026 @11am. Grandparents’ Day will take place on Monday 19th January 2026 @9am.Mid-Term 2 Break is from Friday 6th to Friday 13th February 2026 inclusive.
KEY Dates:The application procedure for Primary Admissions for September 2026 opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026 (12 noon) and Year 8 post-primary applications for September 2026 will open at 12 noon on Tuesday 27th January 2026. Catholic Schools Week 2026 will take place from Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th January 2026. Service of Commitment and Light (Year 7) is on Tuesday 13th Jan 2026 in hall @2.00pm. Confirmation for the P7's is on Thursday 22nd January 2026 @11am. Grandparents’ Day will take place on Monday 19th January 2026 @9am.Mid-Term 2 Break is from Friday 6th to Friday 13th February 2026 inclusive.
P5W had a wonderful visit from a grandparent of one of the boys and an old HCB colleague, Gerry McCabe yesterday afternoon. He was unable to make our Grandparent’s Day last week and wanted to share something special with the class.
Gerry made his own guitar from scratch - yes, made! He very kindly talked the children through the process of making a guitar and all the components that it needs to make an effective sound.
He introduced the children to the Native American Flute and talked to them about how certain flutes are used to encourage reflection and deep thought and how others are used in happier, more joyful celebrations. They boys really loved hearing the music that the flute made and had lots of great questions.
We even got treated to a little sing-song at the end - worthy of a St Patrick’s day shindig!
Thank you so much to Gerry for his time - we really enjoyed it!
