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Parent Weekly Communication 28.9.26
Department of Education Behaviour Review- Pupil Voice
Internal Assessment Dates
EMA
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We were delighted to welcome Paul Dix to Ballyclare Secondary School this afternoon to engage with staff on the theme of Relational Learning. It was an inspiring and thought-provoking session that reinforced the importance of positive relationships in supporting learning and wellbeing. We were also pleased to be joined by Mrs McKay and Mr Milliken from Ballyclare High School - Official as part of this valuable professional learning opportunity.
It was great to have two teams competing in the 85cm class at the Meadows Equestrian Centre this week, with both teams producing some excellent rounds and finishing in the top 10.
Jake, Ruby Robinson, Evie and Daniel secured an impressive 3rd place, while Flora, Kristianne and Ruby H finished in 9th place.
Evie also rode a lovely clear round in the individual 90cm class, finishing just outside the top 10 in a very large field. Daniel had a busy Saturday as he also competed in the individual 70cm class.
Congratulations to Daniel (Year 9) who came 2nd in the Ulster Schools Athletics Combined Events competition at the Antrim Forum. He did 75m Hurdles, 200m, Long Jump, Shot and 800m. He has qualified for All-Ireland Combined Events in Athlone on 17 October. All the best Daniel!
Our school library has recently been enhanced with a fantastic range of new books, thanks to the generous support of the Ballyclare Secondary School Friends and Family Society (BFFS). Funding provided by the BFFS has once again enabled us to expand our collection, offering students an even greater variety of fiction, non-fiction and contemporary titles to enjoy.
The new additions cater for a wide range of interests and reading abilities, helping to inspire a love of reading, support learning and encourage students to discover new authors and genres. Whether students are looking for an exciting adventure, a thought-provoking novel or information on a topic they are passionate about, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
We are incredibly grateful to the BFFS for their continued support of our school and for helping to create an engaging and welcoming library environment where students can develop a lifelong love of reading.
The school rugby season kicked off on Wednesday as the U16 boys' team hosted Priory Integrated College in a Pollock Cup group match at Ballyclare Secondary School.
In a physical and competitive encounter, Ballyclare ran out convincing 40-0 winners in an excellent opening fixture of the season. A strong defensive performance limited Priory's attacking opportunities, while clinical finishing in attack ensured a comfortable victory.
Danny Smith was the standout performer, crossing for three tries, while Zac Minford added two tries and successfully converted five kicks. Zac Morrison also got on the scoresheet to complete an impressive team display. Well Done!
Three in a Row for Ballyclare Secondary School!
A huge congratulations to the Ballyclare Secondary School Kit Car team, who have once again made history by winning the Aintree Heat of the Greenpower F24 Kit Car Competition for the third consecutive year!
The team's award-winning electric race car, "Forget Fossil", continued its remarkable success with another outstanding performance on the track. Adding to an already incredible achievement, the team also secured 3rd place overall against the Scratch Built Cars, competing against some of the most innovative and advanced entries in the competition.
This latest success marks yet another historic milestone for Forget Fossil and is a testament to the dedication, teamwork, engineering skills, and determination of everyone involved.
A big thank you to Dennison Commercials and Woodside Logistics Group for organising and sponsoring the transport to and from the event in Liverpool.
Well done to all the students and staff who continue to inspire with their passion for sustainable engineering and motorsport. We can't wait to see what the team achieves next!
Stay up to date with the latest school news, important information, key dates and upcoming events in our Parent Weekly Bulletin below. The bulletin is also shared each week via the SIMS Parent App.
Parent Weekly Communication 21.9.26
EMA 2026-27
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A very busy but successful weekend for Ballyclare Secondary School Equestrian Teams!
On Saturday, five pupils travelled to The Meadows Equestrian Centre in Lurgan for the Inter-Schools Show Jumping Competition.
Ruby Healey and Charlie B had a fast round in the 80cm class.
The 85cm team of Jake Ross, Ruby Robinson, CJ O'Brien and Evie McCracken produced some excellent jumping to earn 3rd place in a very competitive class.
CJ O'Brien and Diamond jumped an excellent round in the 90cm class, earning 6th place.
On Sunday morning, the Dressage Team of Lizzy Taylor, Isla Hannah, Hannah Hill, Emily Dobbin and Ruby Robinson travelled to Gransha Equestrian Centre.
The team rode some excellent tests to take 1st place. There were also some great individual results. Lizzy Taylor won her class on Chester, while Isla Hannah took 6th place on Little Miss Debutant. Emily Dobbin achieved 2nd place on Ellie. Hannah Hill took 3rd place on Garvagh Silver Playboy, and Ruby Robinson was placed 7th on Made in Japan.
All in all, it was a great start to the year!
