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Tuckshop Day this week is on Friday 27th March 26. AR & FRECKLE Certificates for Term 2 will be given out on Monday 30th March 2026. End of TERM 2 Awards – for Attendance, Reading & Numeracy is on Tuesday 31st March 2026.  Easter Holidays: Pupils will finish on Thursday 2nd April (@11am) & return to HCB on Monday 13th April 2026 at the normal times.    

 
 
Holy Cross Boys PS, Belfast
Key Info/Dates: Tuckshop Day this week is on Friday 27th March 26. AR & FRECKLE Certificates for Term 2 will be given out on Monday 30th March 2026. End of TERM 2 Awards – for Attendance, Reading & Numeracy is on Tuesday 31st March 2026.  Easter Holidays: Pupils will finish on Thursday 2nd April (@11am) & return to HCB on Monday 13th April 2026 at the normal times.    
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A million words added in 24 hours.

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3rd Dec 2022

As Accelerated Reader Coordinator I was extremely proud of Key Stage Two this week who responded to my challenge to read more by adding a million words to our total in just 24 hours. 
Our target of 15 million words before Christmas now looks very achievable. The pupils are enjoying a variety of rewards for their efforts from Homework, Break of Choice, Non-Uniform and Extra Play passes. They are also trying to guess the combination to a safe box where they will win £20 in successful. This has to won before Christmas. Keep reading boys👏