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.

Ski Trip Letter 2027

Letter from the Acting Principal- Winter Months

We are really looking forward to the Year 8 Christmas Dinner, which will be provided free of charge on Tuesday 2nd December 2025. To help us celebrate in style, pupils are invited to wear a Christmas jumper on the day (there is no need to wear their blazer). This will be a lovely occasion with plenty of festive cheer, and we hope the pupils enjoy a bit of Christmas spirit together. Please note that school buses will be available at 2:55pm as usual.

Ballyclare Secondary School 85cm Team which consisted of Daniel Stewart, Evie McCracken, Flora Campbell and Ana Goodrich tried hard in a tough final but were unfortunate to pick up faults. However they finished the league 6th out of 19 teams, Well done!

Ana Goodrich competed as an individual in the 1m class, and came 7th amongst very quick competition.

Our showjumpers look forward to Spring and the next set of Interschools competitions.

The Year 8 hockey team travelled to Ulidia for their second round of the NEBSSA league. The girls won 2-0 with superb goals from Jessica S and Sophie M. Excellent play from all girls. They take on Antrim Grammar on Friday 28th November in the next round.

Well done to our U16 hockey squad who played Ballymoney High School in the 1st round of the Ulster Hockey U16 High School's cup. The girls won 5-1 and now progress to the Quarter Finals. Goal scorers: Faith Thompson x5 and Lexie Fellowes x1

Save the date and book your place!

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!