Santa Christmas Visit with Storm in a Tea Cup
December 2019
The last day of the Christmas term 2019, we had a surprise visit from Santa who gave out books to the children and to top it all off, Storm in a Tea Cup arrived to give the children Skerries finest Ice Cream.
There were smiles all round.
Christmas Raffle
Cyber Security Safety Talk with John Wills
November 2019
John Wills came to the school to provide two talks. The first to the parents of Holmpatrick National School at the Parents Association AGM and the second, to the students.
The talks provided teachers, parents and students with the tools to ensure a safe experience online and to also spot the signs of cyber bullying and how to deal with it.
This is second time John has been to our school and will not be the last.
Halloween disco and sponsored walk
October 2019
October means one thing in Holmpatrick, Disco and the annual fancy dfress spooky sponsored walk.
Every year, we hold a halloween disco for the students with music, dancing, costumes, treats and fun.
Halloween is the time the students dress up and go on a spooky sponsored walk around the haunted streets of Skerries.
Parents Association Coffee Morning
Summer Fete
June 2019
Every year Holmpatrick National School and Church hold a summer fete in Floraville gardens.
We have cakes, buns, a BBQ, live music, brick-a-brac, crafts, plants, kids games, toys, books, food and much much more.
It's a great family day out.
Art Exhibition
May 2019
All Holmpatrick students created a piece of art on canvass, which was then exhibited at an evening event for the parents and children.
There was also a raffle and prizes donated by local artists and an art pack donated by Greg Reddin, along with wine and nibbles.
It was a great social evening and well attended by all.
Pub Quiz
Talk - Marine Biodiversity in the Skerries area
September 2018
John and Jonny from the educational team at the Irish Seal sanctuary came to the school to teach the students about marine life in the local area.
The children were enthralled with the many artifacts they were able to touch during the talk.
West Midlands Childrens Theatre in the Skerries Community Centre
An evening of Illusion, Magic and Comedy
Thursday 15th March 2018 - Skerries Community Centre
Doors Open 7.30pm
World famous illusionist Keith Barry visits Skerries! Please join us for what will surely be a sell out event at Skerries community centre. This is a fabulous community event for our town. Come and enjoy the wonderful Keith Barry and watch your friends and neighbours being hypnotised on stage!
We also have Colm Dawson providing a great warm up for Keith Barry and also Joanne McNally, well known comedienne from the Republic of Telly to make you laugh before the main event.
Are you brave enough to go up on stage and submit to the magic of Keith Barry?? Reminiscent of the fun of Red Island back in the day, this evening is going to provide pure fun and entertainment for the people of Skerries ! Get your tickets fast, as they are already flying out!
Click here to purchase tickets
Thursday 30th March 2017
Red Island Wine tasting night
8pm @ Skerries Harps GAA Club ( Click here for a map )
Tickets were €15 and available at Red Island Wine & Olive Deli
To raise funds for IT equipment for Holmpatrick National School
Come along and sample amazing wines from around the world from our fab local wine store, Red Island Wine! with cheese and nibbles by Sheridans cheesemongers and Olive Deli Skerries.
Monday 12th Oct 2015
Parents Association AGM
Please find presentation notes from the Internet Security talk by Paul McCarthy-Brain.
Monday 9th Feb 2015
Meeting to establish the 2015 Parent Association action committee, to discuss, activities for the children, fundraising efforts and social activities.
Location : Ollie's New Street Skerries at 8.15pm
Outcome : There was a great turnout of 14 parents making 2015 the most active year yet. ( More on this later )