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!

Join us for a magical evening of festive music, performed by our talented choirs, orchestra, and ensembles. A heartwarming celebration for the whole family- come celebrate the season with us!

Date: Wednesday 10th December, 5:30pm
Location: Ballyclare Secondary School
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Thank you for taking part in Anti Bullying Week 2025. Let’s keep spreading the word and using Power for Good in the weeks, months and years ahead.

Max has enjoyed remarkable success in martial arts over the past year. He has claimed three WKO World Championship titles in Kickboxing, Boxing, and Ultimate Fighter. He has competed extensively in both Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), earning numerous victories along the way.

Just last weekend, Max won the Northern Ireland Jackhammer Kickboxing Ring Title, adding another award to his growing list of achievements. The following day, he competed in the IBJJF European Championships, where he secured Gold, making him the European IBJJF Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion.

Looking ahead, Max hopes to travel to Florida next July to compete in the IBJJF World Championships. Outside of school, he dedicates his time to training and coaching at his BJJ club, Defiant Martial Arts.