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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.                                                                       

 
 
Holy Cross Boys PS, Belfast
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.                                                                       
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Welcome

As the Principal of Holy Cross Boys’ PS I extend a very warm welcome to our new and creative website. Our site aims to give you a flavour of the pastoral, academic, musical and sporting success that the pupils in our school can experience. We wish every child in our care to have special and happy reflective memories of their time with us.

We want all our children to develop a love of learning that remains with them for life. We also want them to develop the values and skills they will need to succeed in and contribute to, the diverse world in which they live. As a Catholic school we aim to educate children to the highest standards and develop their relationship with Jesus Christ, reflected in the spirit and interactions within the school.

Holy Cross Boys’ has an outstanding reputation for academic success, music, sports, languages and Philosophy. We aim to recognise and nurture the talents in all, so that the children may reach their full potential.

It is our partnership with parents which allows us to continue to improve and maintain our high standards of learning and behaviour. The whole community takes pride in our school’s focus on rights for children which help us promote equality, tolerance and respect for all.

There is a well-established breakfast club and after school clubs, which support families with childcare from 8am until 4pm.  We are building an excellent and inclusive school community where children are proud of their achievements and excel in their learning.

Thank you for taking the time to navigate our website.

Is mise le meas,

Kevin Mc Arevey

Principal

 

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Upcoming Events...

Monday, 12th January 2026
Extended Schools: ES Block 2 Week 1 of 8 Directed Time restarts
Tuesday, 13th January 2026
Extended Schools – Block 2 Week 1 will start - from Monday 12th to Friday 16th January 2026.
Service of Commitment and Light is in School Hall on Tue 13th Jan in hall @2.00pm.
Wednesday, 14th January 2026
Extended Schools – Block 2 Week 1 will start - from Monday 12th to Friday 16th January 2026.
Thursday, 15th January 2026
Extended Schools – Block 2 Week 1 will start - from Monday 12th to Friday 16th January 2026.
Friday, 16th January 2026
Extended Schools – Block 2 Week 1 will start - from Monday 12th to Friday 16th January 2026.
Sunday, 18th January 2026
Catholic Schools Week 2026 Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th January 2026.
Monday, 19th January 2026
Catholic Schools Week 2026 Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th January 2026.
Grandparents Day 2026 9-10.15am & Cumann na mBunscol Aontroma Belfast Indoor Championships 10-12noon Colin Glen Air Dome
Tuesday, 20th January 2026
Catholic Schools Week 2026 Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th January 2026.
Wednesday, 21st January 2026
Catholic Schools Week 2026 Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th January 2026.
Thursday, 22nd January 2026
Year 7 Confirmation in Holy Cross Church on Thursday 22nd January 2026
Catholic Schools Week 2026 Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th January 2026.
Friday, 23rd January 2026
Catholic Schools Week 2026 Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th January 2026.
 

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