Any pupil who has loaned an ICT device from school needs to return it to the ICT Technicians by Friday 21st June at 3pm. The devices need to be returned with the charger and laptop bag provided at the time of the loan. Pupils need to physically hand the device to an ICT Technician who will check it and then get them to sign a form to indicate they have returned it. Please do not just leave it in the room.
We were delighted to attend the Take 5 celebration event held by the NHSCT and even more delighted to receive our Level 2 Take 5 Award!
This award recognises all we have done this academic year to move forward in our approach to emotional health and wellbeing in our school community.
We look forward to developing this approach in 2024/25 and working towards our Level 3 award.
Thanks to the team at NHSCT and EA for their continued support in this area of work.
Due to popular demand, further courses have been released
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Thursday 20th June
6-9pm
Free online course via zoom
Understanding Autism
Tuesday 25th June
6-9pm
Free online course via zoom
Following a very enjoyable evening we are delighted to share our success at the Families First Awards 2024 with Ms Miniss receiving a Special Award for 20 years Service and the whole School receiving the award of Highly Commended in the 'School of the Year - North Region' category.
We love to hear of all the places, jobs and even countries where past pupils find themselves. One past pupil, Kofi Balmer, having completed his A Levels at BSS embarked on a professional football career. He has just been snapped up by Motherwell FC for the incoming season. Well Done Kofi!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c3ggzddp7p2o
Please find below our Weekly Communication Bulletin for Parents and Carers along with other important documents which have been sent out to you via Sims App.
Diabetes is an increasingly common long term condition in children and young people with an estimated number of over 36,000 children in the UK with diabetes under the age of 19 and it has risen over recent years. To mark Diabetes Awareness Week, take a moment to familiarise yourself with the warning signs.
Well done to Year 11 student Oliver T who came 2nd during Saturday's Young Handlers competition at the Armagh County Show. He also picked up 2nd place the previous week at Ballymoney Show. Well done Oliver!
If you are in receipt of one of the following, you will need to upload a Proof of Benefit letter when applying for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the 2024/25 academic year:
Income Support
Income Based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit
To be ready for when applications open on the EA Connect portal on 18 June, you can request a Proof of Benefit letter now, by clicking here. It will take at least five days to be sent to you.
If you receive Tax Credits or Universal Credit, you do not need the Proof of Benefit Letter. However, you will still need to upload evidence of these benefits when you apply.
More information on eligibility and supporting documentation can be found at www.eani.org.uk/fsm
