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!

Congratulations to Abi (Year 14) who has achieved a Distinction in her Grade 8 Speech and Drama examination! As part of her exam, Abi performed pieces from William Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde, alongside producing an impressive portfolio on her chosen author. She also demonstrated an extensive knowledge and understanding of speech and drama throughout the examination. What a fantastic result that reflects the hard work, commitment and preparation she has put in!

Matthew had an outstanding performance at the RYA Youth Nationals, finishing 8th overall in a highly competitive fleet of 35 sailors. He also entered the competition representing BSS, placing 4th finish in the Topper fleet! These results reflect Matthew’s dedication and impressive sailing ability at this high level. Well done Matthew!

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Please note that from Monday 14th September 2026, parents/carers are not permitted to drive onto school property without a 2026-2027 pass. We appreciate your understanding and support to ensure the safety of our young people.

Rachael (Year 12) proudly represented Basketball Northern Ireland after being selected for the U15 team. Over the summer, she competed in the Celtic Invitational, gaining valuable experience against high-quality opposition while showcasing her talent and dedication to the sport. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to her hard work both on and off the court.

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We are delighted to celebrate the achievement of Jay (Year 10), who represented Linfield in the Super Cup during the summer. Demonstrating great skill, commitment and teamwork throughout the tournament, Jay helped his team secure first place in the Minors competition. We congratulate Jay on this fantastic success

We are delighted to share the remarkable achievement of past pupil Sam Russell, who has recently completed the climb of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Rising 5,895 metres above sea level, Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and one of the world's most iconic mountains. Sam's determination, resilience and sense of adventure have culminated in this outstanding accomplishment, which we hope serves as an inspiration to our current pupils. We congratulate Sam on reaching this incredible milestone and wish him every success in his future endeavours.