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.
Healthy Eating
In Holy Cross Boys’ PS, we pride ourselves on our Healthy Eating focus. The school is dedicated to providing an environment that promotes healthy eating and enables pupils to make informed choices about the food they eat. This is achieved by the whole school approach to food and nutrition documented in our healthy eating policy.
We understand that snacks are an important part of the diet of young people and can contribute positively towards a balanced diet. Our children bring in fruit or vegetables for their snack at break times and can also have water or milk.
Our school canteen provides a variety of hot and well-balanced meals for our children. Please see an example of a menu below. We also promote healthy options for packed lunches. The school do not allow nuts or products containing nuts, fizzy drinks or sweets in packed lunches. The children are allowed a small treat in their packed lunch, e.g. a biscuit or small packet of crisps.
In HCB we celebrate Healthy Eating annually in our ‘Healthy Eating Day’ where each class participate in preparing a healthy snack. The children really love getting involved in preparing their own snack and are even brave enough to try some new foods too!
