A-Level Results (17th August) AS and A2 examination results will be available to collect outside the school assembly hall on Thursday 17th August at 9:00am. 6th form pupils can also use the unique pin code they received earlier in the year to access CCEA results online from 8:00am.

We would like to say a huge congratulations to all our past pupils would have graduated this summer. We are very proud of your wonderful achievements. Below are a some past pupils who have got in touch to let us know how they have got on.

Victoria Henry recently gained her PGCE in Social Sciences (Heath and Social Care), passing all units at master's level 6/7. Her previous degree was Health and Social Care Policy (2:1). Victoria has been working in the charity sector with her own mental health project with Autism NI (MAP).

Aimee Higgins recently graduated with a first class Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Cinematic Arts.

Lauren Fittis was Head Girl of Ballyclare Secondary and left us in 2018. She recently graduated from the Ulster University with a First Class Honours Degree in Music.

Beth Irvine has also recently graduated from the Ulster University with a first class Honours Degree in Cinematic Arts. She also won an award for best screenplay!

Lauren Gourley, also recently graduated from the Ulster University with a second class Honours Degree in Cinematic Arts.

Rebekah Strutt, also recently graduated on 1st July 2023 with a first class honours in adult nursing.

Jack Buckley achieved a First Class Honours Degree in Architectural Technology and Management. He is also the WINNER of Ulster University’s - Outstanding Graduating Student on BSc Architectural Technology & Management 2023, Best Design: Arc517 Technical Design Project , the APS Award for Design Creativity, Hays Placement Year Award at Clark Facades, Pentagon ATM Award for highest grade in the Professional Practice and Management Module!

Rachel Fothergill who was previously our Deputy Head Girl has graduated from Ulster University Magee, with a 1st class Bachelor of Science in Information Technology along with a distinction in her Diploma of Professional Practice. She also graduated with a third award which was an Edge Excel Award with Edge Excel Student of the Year Highly Commended.

As the school term comes to a close, so does the Duke of Edinburgh programme. Last but not least the Silver team spent 3 days this week navigating the Mourne Mountains in much different climate than they received on their practice. Just like with the Bronze groups, the staff couldn’t be more proud and impressed with how they did.

Well done to all participants this year, we look forward to seeing the team presentations in September and opening up for new Bronze (Year 10) and Silver (Year 11) applications in October.

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 pleased to announce that our Senior Prefect Team for 2023/24 will be:

Head Boy: Jonas Verner Deputy Head Boy: Adam Dalzell

Head Girl: Hannah Caldwell Deputy Head Girl: Sarah Campbell

Senior Prefects: Lauren Ferguson Hannah Gillespie Anna Laverty Zara Mawhinney

Well done to all the candidates who came for interview today and we look forward to working with you in the Academic Year 2023/24

It was also a sad week in the music department as we had to say goodbye to both our piano tutor, Miss Tosh and our drum kit tutor, Mr Holmes. We wish them all the best as they move on to the next chapter of their lives. Keep in touch and we are looking forward to hearing how you are both getting on.

We are saying goodbye to three long standing members of our school community. Mrs Oliver, Mr McGuigan and Michael McClean.

Michael first attended Ballyclare Secondary School as a year 8 pupil in 1969 and then was successfully appointed to Ballyclare Secondary School in 1995.

Gillian Oliver has been with us for 34 years with the last thirteen years spent as Head of English.

Stephen McGuigan started his teaching career in Ballyclare Secondary School in 1985….38 years ago. Ballyclare Secondary School has been Stephen’s only teaching job.

You have all worked endlessly for the benefit of all the pupils, and we would like to bid you a fond farewell. You will be sadly missed by your friends, colleagues and pupils, but here’s to the next chapter in your lives just starting! Best wishes from all of us at Ballyclare Secondary School.

This month in school all Year 8 pupils have been learning the basics of CPR through the British Heart Foundation’s campaign to create a nation of lifesavers.

All participants were awarded a certificate. Well done year 8, and remember Call, Push, Rescue!

Grace, the Area Fundraiser Manager for the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland came to school today to talk to our Year 11 Contemporary Cuisine students who, with their teachers, worked hard during the heatwave to cook and decorate amazing cupcakes. These were sold at break time and pupils were excited to purchase this treat. An amazing £340 was raised. Thank you to staff and pupils who gave generous donations and supported this worthy cause