Yesterday our Cast, Crew and Production Team of the school production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ welcomed Ballyclare Primary School, The Thompson Primary School, Parkgate Primary NI @doaghprimaryschool and Kilbride Central Primary School KCPS to BSS to watch the first matinee performance. They were a great audience and a credit to their schools. It’s almost time for another trip down the yellow brick road and there are still some tickets available for the public performances on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ballyclaress.

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.

Reminder: Save the date and book your place!

Do you know that our current Year 8 pupils come from a wide catchment area? From Larne to Loanends and Carrickfergus to Kells, we look forward to welcoming pupils from almost 50 feeder primary schools into Year 8 every academic year. Come along to our Open Afternoon on Monday 6th January 2025 from 2pm-4pm to see what we have to offer!

Book your ticket here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ballyclaress

On Monday 2nd December Ballyclare Secondary hosted the u14 NEBSSA hockey tournament. Despite the cold temperatures, some excellent hockey was played!

BSS Development team lost to Ballymoney High School 1-0 and drew with both Parkhall Integrated College and Larne Grammar 0-0.

The BSS Performance team drew with Cambridge House 0-0 and beat Ballymena Academy 2-0 earning them a place in the final. The Ballyclare girls faced Ballymoney High School in a tough final match, winning 1-0!

Well done to all players!

Tinman - Mark McCroary
Mark is in Year 13 and is currently studying English Literature, History and Media Studies. He has thoroughly enjoyed the rehearsal process for the show and his favourite line is, “I’ve held that axe up for ages!”

Lion - Alfie Hamill
Alfie is in Year 10. He hopes to study both Music and Drama for GCSE. His favourite part of the show is when he goes to the salon and gets his claws clipped.

Tickets Are Now Available and going FAST

Click on the link below to purchase yours before they are gone - you won’t want to miss it!

Show Dates: 11th & 12th December

Ticket Prices: Adults £9 | Children £7

Location: Ballyclare Secondary School

Time: 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)

Grab your tickets today!

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ballyclaress We can’t wait to see you on the yellow brick road.

On Thursday 28th November, Year 10 pupils from BSS along with other year 10 pupils from only 5 other schools across NI joined together in a special event at W5 titled ‘Build Your Career, a Future in Construction’. The pupils were welcomed by none other than Cool FM and got a flying tour of the opportunities that Construction in Northern Ireland has to offer before taking part in 4 workshops to experience first hand the broad variety of opportunities in the Construction Industry. These works shops included Farrans Construction , H&J Martin Limited , GBS Roofing Ltd and the Environment & Heritage Service. With over 170 different job roles, there is something for everyone. Thanks to CITB Northern Ireland for organising. Building Success Stories starts with a firm foundation.

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

Dorothy - Abigail Pye
Abigail is in Year 13 and is currently studying Music, MIA and English Literature. Her favourite line in the show is “Don’t be silly, scarecrows don’t talk.”

Scarecrow - Connie Taylor
Connie is in Year 14 and is currently studying Performing Arts, MIA and English Literature. Her favourite line is “It’s soo green!”.

Tickets are now available and going FAST

Click on the link below to purchase yours before they are gone - you won’t want to miss it!

Show Dates: 11th & 12th December

Ticket Prices: Adults £9 | Children £7

Location: Ballyclare Secondary School

Time: 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)

Grab your tickets today!

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ballyclaress Let’s make this a night to remember – we can’t wait to see you there!

Our Head Boy, Head Girl and deputies were pleased to accept the invitation to attend the Leadership Lunch organised by their counterparts at Slemish College in Ballymena.

We were warmly welcomed and had the opportunity to hear from a variety of speakers giving advice and provoking thought on the topic of becoming a young leader in today’s society. Working in groups with other pupil leaders, we had the opportunity to network and share ideas. The afternoon concluded in group presentations, with Ballyclare Secondary young leaders stepping up to the podium to present to the assembled group of almost 100 of their peers. Thanks to Slemish College for this memorable opportunity and their kind hospitality!