Congratulations to the Year 12 Football team who won the Under 16 Belfast Shield on Tuesday 8th April in a thrilling final at The Blanchflower Stadium. Ballyclare Secondary school defeated RBAI 4-2 on penalties after the game ended 0-0 after extra-time following a tough match with nothing between the sides even though Ballyclare enjoyed plenty of possession and exerted significant pressure. This is the first time in Ballyclare Secondary’s history that we have won a Belfast District football competition, previously being defeated in one final and two semi-finals. Congratulations to this group of pupils who have represented Ballyclare Secondary School extremely well over the last five years and what a fantastic way to finish their journey as a team together. The team and coaches would also like to thank their supporters (pupils, staff, families and friends) who contributed to such a memorable and history making occasion. We celebrate together on a momentous day for BSS!

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The Year 11 Psychology students spent some of today’s lesson consolidating ‘Synaptic Transmission’ as part of our Brain and Neuropsychology topic. Well done everyone!

The Silver Duke of Edinburgh team have successfully completed their practice expedition in the Mourne Mountains. With some new faces joining the team and others returning to dust off the rust from their skills, everyone enjoyed the clear days but battled the cold evenings. All home safe and sound ready for their qualifying expedition in June.

Congratulations to all pupils who passed their recent Music Exams. An excellent set of results and we are very proud of you all.

Rosie Fulton - Initial Grade Piano - Merit

Eevie Steed Oliveira - Grade 1 Clarinet - Pass

Faith Hamilton - Grade 1 Piano - Distinction

Emma Hegarty - Grade 2 Piano - Pass

Amelia Brown - Grade 2 Violin - Merit

Hannah Lapsley - Grade 2 Flute - Merit

Bethany Douglas - Grade 2 Clarinet - Merit

Sarah Dalzell - Grade 4 Violin - Distinction

Erin Ashe - Grade 6 Trumpet - Merit

Sviat Donstov - Grade 7 Violin - Merit

Finlay Hamilton was invited to play for Malone at the Kingspan Stadium during half time with the team producing an amazing win over Ballymoney.

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.

Well done to Isabella Carmichael who was representing Ballyclare Secondary School at the Minor Schools Championship last Sunday in Dublin! Even though she didn't take home any medals on the day, it was a great experience for Isabella to swim at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin. She’s already looking forward to returning for the Seniors next year! Well done Isabella!

We are looking forward to an exciting event in the life of BSS on Tuesday 8th April! Our Year 12 football team are playing in the BDSSFA U16 Shield Final against RBAI at the Blanchflower Stadium. The match is due to kick off at 11am and arrangements have been made for all Year 12 pupils and BSS football teams to support at the final with sincere thanks to Scarletts Building materials supplier in Ballyclare and an anonymous donor. Good luck boys!

The Year 8 Hockey team received their medals in assembly to congratulate them on winning the Year 8 NEBSSA League last week. We are very proud of this young team.