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.

On Thursday 6th February BFFS will host our 'Still Loved' event from 7-9pm. You will be able to browse and purchase preloved clothing and accessories items. Tickets cost £5 and are available from the ticket source link below.

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/ballyclare/ballyclare-secondary-school

The largest Careers Fair in the local area is being hosted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Labour Market Partnership, in partnership with the Department for Communities. Over 60 local employers and support organisations will be available during the day to talk to and provide information on employment opportunities, apprenticeships and support. Join us for a day of Information, Education and Opportunity! Buses are available with a timetable from 5 locations, see SIMS Parent App for more info.

Date ; Tuesday 4th February

Location: Theatre at The Mill

Time: 5pm - 9pm

Last week we had the pleasure of rewarding achievement of pupils across a wide range of areas including Contribution to School Life, Endeavour, Academic Achievement, Kindness and Contribution to the Community. Being part of a school is much more than lessons and homework!

This week in Scripture Union we welcomed Stee and Curtis from @crownjesusministries who encouraged us to think ‘Outside the Box’, all based on what we can learn from the Bible. A great turnout to our SU at school and we look forward to hearing more. All pupils welcome every Tuesday at each of the three lunchtimes.

Next week is NI Apprenticeship week and to mark this occasion, there are a range of opportunities facilitated by WorkPlus with a particular focus on a range of locally available apprenticeships. Worth exploring as another option for future work and study.

We will be marking Safer Internet Day 2025 on Tuesday 4th of February 2025 this year based around the theme ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online‘. Over the course of the week, pupils will be engaging in assemblies and form time lessons. Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety, keep watch and stay safe!

Post Primary applications are now open for September 2025 via EA Connect!

Applications are open until Thursday 20 February and are not considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please ensure you read the published admissions criteria for the schools you are considering. To begin an application, please visit https://connect.eani.org.uk/parent

For more information and guidance on the application process, visit www.eani.org.uk/admissions

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.