Holy Cross Boys PS, Belfast
Key Info/Dates: TRIPS: P2 Streamvale Farm on Thursday 30th April. Assemblies: P4M R13 Thursday 23rd April & P1Q R2 Friday 24th April 26. CAREERS Week from Monday 20th to Friday 24th April 26. Danske Bank Financial Literacy Workshop for YEAR 5 classes Tuesday 21st April 11.00-2.30. HCB Annual Barbecue: on Friday 1st May 2026 (Finish @12.00noon). May Bank Holidays: Monday 4th, Tuesday 5th & Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th May 2026. St Anne Trust Belfast Choir of the Year @St Anne's Cathedral Tuesday 12 May. Sports Days: P2 (9.15-10.15) & P1 (10.30-11.30) on Tues 2nd June 2026. P4 (9.15-10.15) & P3 (10.30-11.30) on Wed 3rd June 2026. P6 (9.15-10.15) & P5 (@10.30-11.30 on Thur 4th June 2026.  P7 (Mon 15th June @9.30-11.00am). Big Bassoon Day with the Ulster Orchestra in Townsend Street on Thursday 21 May 10.00. Cullens Funfair: Sun 24 to Sun 31 May 2026. Holy Communion: Friday 22nd May@11am.  YEAR 7 School Show: Monday 8th (KS1 and Nursery), Tuesday 9th (KS2), Wednesday 10th (Parents) & Thursday 11th June (Parents).                               
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HCB Careers Week 2025 - an outstanding success!

11th Apr 2025

The boys were treated to an outstanding Careers Week 2025, with a wide range of superb and interesting professions visiting their respective classes to discuss different types of careers.

๐Ÿš€ They had the chance to meet:  

- ๐ŸŽค A comedian  

- ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ A joiner  

- ๐ŸฅŠ A boxer  

- ๐ŸŽฎ A VR graphic designer  

- ๐Ÿ’ A jeweller  

- ๐Ÿš’ Firefighters  

- ๐Ÿ’ A nutritionist for the Belfast Giants  

- ๐ŸŒŸ Ardoyne's own youth leader  

- ๐Ÿงน Our caretaker  

- ๐ŸŽฎ Smash Bros experts  

- ๐Ÿ’ผ A business owner  

- ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Belfast City Council representatives  

- ๐Ÿš‘ Northern Ireland Ambulance staff  

- ๐Ÿฆ Representatives from Danske Bank  

- ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ The Irish News

- ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ‍โ™‚๏ธ Personal trainers

and many more amazing visitors!  

We had inspiring stories from:  

- ๐ŸŽค Paddy McDonnell: His journey to becoming a famous comedian.  

- ๐ŸฅŠ Sean McComb: How he grew into a professional boxer (even teaching a few tricks!).  

- ๐Ÿ’ผ Kieran Murray: His hard work and dedication in building Murray & Co jewellers and the opportunities this has given him (including giving back to his community!)

- ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Michael McGlade: Showcasing the endless opportunities in technology through incredible examples and insights.  

To conclude one of the best weeks in the school calendar, we had a brilliant P1Q Class Assembly (What we want to be when we grow up!) followed by the P1-3 *parade of careers*! The costumes were absolutely spectacular, and it was amazing to see the creativity and effort put into them. Congratulations to the winners!

The week was a roaring success, filled with creativity, inspiration, and laughter! ๐ŸŒŸ Thank you to everyone who made Careers Week 2025 unforgettable! ๐Ÿ’–

A special thanks to Mrs. Armstrong, who coordinated another outstanding Careers Week in HCB.