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Year 8 post-primary applications for September 2026 will close at 12 noon Thursday 19 February 2026. MID-TERM 2 Awards – for Attendance, Reading & Numeracy Tuesday 3rd Feb 2026. Mid-Term 2 Break - HCB will be CLOSED from FRIDAY 6TH TO FRIDAY 13TH  February 2026 (Inclusive) for mid-term break & will reopen on MONDAY 16TH February 2026.                                              

 
 
Holy Cross Boys PS, Belfast
Key Dates: Year 8 post-primary applications for September 2026 will close at 12 noon Thursday 19 February 2026. MID-TERM 2 Awards – for Attendance, Reading & Numeracy Tuesday 3rd Feb 2026. Mid-Term 2 Break - HCB will be CLOSED from FRIDAY 6TH TO FRIDAY 13TH  February 2026 (Inclusive) for mid-term break & will reopen on MONDAY 16TH February 2026.                                              
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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.