The Lecture Theatre was filled with budding entrepreneurs on Tuesday 31st January as Young Enterprise came into school to work with some of our Year 10 pupils.

Students were involved in activities such as "Identify the business by their logo" and "The A-Z of Business".

In groups, they had to use beads to create bracelets for their target market and complete a poster advertisement. Many took on individual roles such as Marketing Manager and Managing Director.

Thank you to Eleanor from Young Enterprise for running the event and to all teachers who made it possible.

Young Enterprise will be back in school on Tuesday 7th February for all remaining Year 10 classes.

In assembly today three pupils were presented with certificates for completing ABRSM exams. Well done, we are very proud of your achievements.

Hannah Caldwell - grade 3 flute

Abi Caldwell - grade 3 clarinet

Lewis Clark - grade 4 cello

Following a parental update from Mr Nicholl RE: Operation Encompass, we want to share this illustrative video that showcases the potential impact of domestic abuse / domestic violence on young people. Our safeguarding team are training behind the scenes to upskill themselves on carrying out Operation Encompass work. As our most recent letter states, Operation Encompass is a partnership between schools and the PSNI to best support young people who are victims of domestic abuse / domestic violence.

As part of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s pledge to participate in the Queen’s Green Canopy project, schools and community groups in the Borough have planted approximately 1,000 native trees. We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Alderman Stephen Ross, to our school this afternoon to plant an oak tree with pupils from our Year 12 Horticulture class; Mrs Shingleton Acting Principal; Mrs Williams Horticulture teacher and Mrs Colgan Senior teacher.

Please find below our Weekly Communication Bulletin for Parents and Carers and a draft copy of our Curriculum Policy which has been sent out to you via Sims App.

Our U16 squad played Slemish College today in the NEBSSA league. Well done to Ivy McFall, Sienna Moore and Gracie Brown who had their first game playing up with the senior players. The final result was 8-0. Congratulations girls! Coaches' Players of the Match: Leah Morrison (Captain) and Faith Thompson.

Goal scorers:
Asha Creighton
Chloe Montgomery
Lois Reynolds x2
Eva Grant x2
Faith Thompson x2

Please see below a letter from our Acting Vice-Principal of Pastoral Care about the school's participation in Operation Encompass.

In our assemblies this week Mr Nicholl will be presenting the Attendance Trophies to the representatives of the winning classes for the months of November and December.

Well done to our two year 8 classes 8K and 8A and Year 9 classes 9M and 9F.

On Thursday 2nd February 2023 our school is hosting our Area Learning Communities Careers Convention. This is a joint event with Ballyclare High School. We are looking forward to welcoming over 50 contributors to our event. This is a really important time for pupils as they make decisions about GCSE options, A level options, apprenticeships, employment and further and higher education. The event brings together representatives from many sectors to advise and guide our pupils on the options and pathways available to them. The video highlights these. We look forward to seeing you there.