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We’re delighted to invite you to our Open Afternoon on Monday 5th January 2026 from 2pm-4pm.

Book your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ballyclaress

On Monday the 24th of November, Ballyclare Secondary hosted the NEBSSA U14 hockey tournament. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances only Ballyclare Secondary, Coleraine Grammar and Slemish Integrated College were able to play. Despite the small numbers of teams, all players had a great day! Some super hockey was played.

Coleraine Grammar placed first, winning all of their matches and scoring 4 goals. Second place was awarded to Ballyclare Secondary, scoring a fantastic 10 goals and third place was awarded to Slemish Integrated College

All schools displayed excellent hockey skills and great sportsmanship. Well done to all!

Please find below our Weekly Communication Bulletin for Parents and Carers, and other important information, which has been sent out to you via Sims App.

Year 9 Hockey Smash Their First East Antrim League Match!

What an incredible start to the season! Our Year 9 team dominated their first round of the East Antrim league with an 8–0 victory over Ulidia.

Goalscorers:

• Erin H — 4

• Ana G — 3

• Sophia A — 1

A huge special mention to Ruby McA, who was absolutely outstanding today and set up most of the goals with her fantastic playmaking!

Brilliant teamwork, brilliant attitude — keep it going, girls!

Class 9S came together for a celebratory breakfast to mark the successful completion of their first round of assessments. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to relax, reflect on their hard work, and enjoy a well-deserved treat after their achievements.

The U18 hockey team travelled to Larne High School (Wednesday 12th) and Ulidia Integrated College (Friday 17th) to play in the East Antrim League. The team played some excellent hockey, showing great team spirit.

Results

-Larne v BSS : 0-4 win. Goal scorers: Faith Thompson, x2 , Lily Mae Magee and Ruby McAuley.

-Ulidia v BSS : 2-6 win. Goal scorers: Faith Thompson x4 and Lexi Fellowes x2.

Molly Keys, a Year 11 student, competed at the Leinster Championships in Dublin over the weekend and achieved an impressive runner-up position. She represents the Royal Tara Dance Academy. Well done Molly.

Congratulations to current Year 13 pupil Charlie Bell who scored on his first team debut for Greenisland FC in the Intermediate Cup on Saturday.

Also in the team was former pupil Jonathan McKinty who made his first team debut earlier in the season and recently scored a hat-trick.

We wish Charlie all the very best as he represents Belfast Schools U18 on Thursday against Glasgow Schools in Scotland.

Well done boys!

Logan (8N) showcased his talent this past weekend in The Addams Family with the Alfie Boe James Huish Academy of Theatre Arts, taking on the role of Pugsley Addams. He lit up the stage and concluded his final performance on Saturday night at the Theatre in the Mill. Next up, Logan will be stepping into the role of Kevin McAllister in Home Alone!

Well Done Logan!