We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who joined us on Saturday 1st June 2024 to celebrate our 60th Anniversary. We had a lovely evening at Dunadry Hotel & Gardens. Special thanks to:

Our very talented musicians.

Our horticulture class & Mrs Williams for the beautiful flowers.

Ms Russell for the amazing balloon display.

Brian Stirling, our First Principal’s son for sharing stories and his inspirational speech.

Colin Graham, former pupil for the entertainment.

Our Anniversary Dinner Committee for organising everything from the start to the finish.

Dunadry Hotel & Gardens for the beautiful venue.

Special thanks to Sam Hagan, former pupil, who was instrumental in the organisation of the night.

Raymond Hill, former pupil, for his drive and auctioneering skills.

Pamela Ballantine for compering the night's proceedings and your wonderful personality.

Thank you also to all those businesses who kindly donated fabulous prizes for the raffle and auction. We hope all the lucky winners enjoy their prizes.

Further Pupil Excellence for Alfie Connolly (Year 8 who plays for Ridgeway Rovers Football Club) has been presented with the 'Most Improved Player' of the Year Award. Alfie also contributes in the BSS Community playing for the Year 8 Football Team.

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.

We are very excited to share that we have been nominated in the Families First Education Awards for Secondary, Grammar and Colleges.

You can support the school by following the link below and giving us your vote! Awards are made on 8th June!

https://www.familiesfirstfinalists.com/secondarygrammarcollegeawards24

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.

Ellie Mae Kerr (Year 9), and her horse Jokin Joe, competed at the Equine Awards last weekend not only winning her class but also qualifying for the finals in September. Well Done Ellie Mae.

Ms Miniss, our Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator, has been selected for a Special Award at the Families First Awards on the 8th of June. We rejoice with her in this recognition of her dedication.

Tomorrow we celebrate 60 years of Ballyclare Secondary School. You can browse the programme below to see the fabulous auction items and ballot prizes. Please remember to bring cash on the evening as card facilities are not available. Auction items can be paid for by bank transfer. We are so looking forward to celebrating with all our guests.

We are very excited to share that we have been nominated in the Families First Education Awards for Secondary, Grammar and Colleges.

You can support the school by following the link below and giving us your vote! Awards are made on 8th June!

https://www.familiesfirstfinalists.com/secondarygrammarcollegeawards24