Congratulations to the Year 11 football team who defeated Larne High School 3-0 in the East Antrim Cup on Tuesday at Dixon Park. Our goals were all scored Michael Armour. Well done Michael and the rest of the team.

Congratulations also to our Year 12 football team who defeated Belfast High School 5-3 in the (NI) Plate on Wednesday at Dixon Park. Jayden Charnley and Harley Crawford both scored two goals and Jonathan McKinty added the other. Well done boys!

Commiserations to our Year 8 football team who fought hard but unfortunately lost to Carrick Academy in the East Antrim Final on Friday. A great achievement in making it to the final. Well done boys!

We had a lovely afternoon on Wednesday 4th December at our #AutismNI 'Big Cuppa' fundraiser event when pupils and parents/carers enjoyed a chat and some treats as well as getting the chance to meet our wonderful therapy dog Timber. We also had Keith from Autism NI with us who kindly brought the big cup and enjoyed the atmosphere. Thanks to all those who attended and generously donated with the total coming to £290!

The Year 8 hockey team travelled across town to Pirrie Park to play in a Year 8 Invitational Blitz hosted by Methodist College.

The girls came up against Ballymena Academy, Friends, Regent House and Lagan College losing 2 and winning 2 games. Special mention goes to our fabulous GK Sarah M for having outstanding games! Goals scored from our hard working midfielders Ana G and Erin H.

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.

Save the date and book your place!
We’re delighted to invite you to our Open Afternoon on Monday 6th January 2025 from 2pm-4pm.
Book your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ballyclaress

For the past two evenings at BSS, the joy of the Arts was clear for all to see. With fantastic performances of the Wizard of Oz, the cast and crew experienced first-hand the unique, personal experience that stage productions provide. It is impossible to measure the emotional impact, cultural enrichment, and sense of community that these performances bring which are all intangible benefits to our pupils. The pupils’ outstanding display of dedication coupled with determination will become a life-long memory for all pupils involved. It’s a wrap!

Congratulations to Rachael Lovett who has been selected for the Netball U15 Northern Academy for Northern Ireland. Rachael trialled in September and has been attending training at Antrim Forum and Foyle Arena since. She looks forward to competing against the other Academies in the new year. Well Done Rachael!

On Tuesday 17th December, from 9am - 12 noon, pupils who completed GCSE and A-Level exams in the Summer 2024 series are invited into school to collect their certificates. There will be soft drinks and nibbles available. We look forward to seeing you then!

Today in Culture club we talked about Christmas traditions in France and Northern Ireland. Pupils enjoyed candy canes and we learnt how they became a Christmas tradition. Oleh Dontsov from 9D joined Culture Club today to share Christmas Traditions from Ukraine, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you Oleh and щасливого Різдва / shchaslyvoho Rizdva!