A good day out for the BSS under 12 rugby team coming away with 2 wins against Priory IC and Parkhall IC and a draw with Ashfield Boys High School and a narrow loss to Larne High School. Some great progress shown by this group throughout the season and a lot of development shown especially in tackling!
Player of the day Mason Walker
Top tackler Mason McPherson
Top ball carrier Finlay Hamilton.
The Year 11 Parent/Carer Consultation will take place on Monday 31st March via School Cloud. Consultations will run from 1pm-3pm in 5 minute slots. Bookings are now open and will close on Sunday 30th March at midnight.
https://ballyclaresecondary.schoolcloud.co.uk
The Year 8 Hockey team have won the NEBSSA League Final against Parkhall Integrated beating them 3-0!
The girls played extremely well with super runs from the strong Ballyclare midfield line. Goals were scored from the very talented Ruby McA, Ana G and Faye W.
The Ballyclare girls were solid in defence and the whole team deserve credit for their manners and super performance! Mrs Hall and Ms Oliver are delighted with the team! Well done!
Below is the results of their journey to the final!
BSS v Ballymoney HS- Won 6-0
BSS v Slemish IC – Won 2-0
BSS v Carrick Acd- Won 4-0
BSS v Glengormley IC- Won 6-0
Final: BSS v Parkhall- won 3-0
On Friday 21st March, A Level Biology and OS Horticulture visited the Discover CAFRE Campus at Greenmount. We had a tour of Agriculture and enjoyed the dairy farm including the maternity ward. Then we headed for different experiences; Horticulture admiring the blooms in the walled garden and an inspiring talk about landscape maintenance from a past pupil. We viewed the horticultural glasshouses for talks on pest control and Hydroponics. Biology headed to look closely at the wet lands and hedge laying at the nature trail and also completed quadrant surveys in the meadows. After plenty of walking and fresh air, a good lunch was required. Thank you to Toni and her staff for their hospitality at #discoverCAFRE.
On Monday this week we welcomed Thales and Royal Navy STEM teams for a very successful fun filled STEM Day.
With Thales our pupils had tremendous fun working with the Sphero Robots as they navigated a series of different challenges posed by the team. Teamwork and peer learning were promoted by challenging our pupils to use their initiative with Experimental learning kits.
With the Royal Navy our pupils had a wonderful time using Snap circuits to make a flying propellor. Teamwork and listening skills were key in the Bridge Building activity, and we were fortunate to have the opportunity to learn about ‘life on a submarine’ with many interesting questions answered. We look forward to the Thales and Royal Navy STEM teams visiting again.
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.
The Music Department will be holding their annual Spring Concert on Wednesday 9th April at 5.30pm in our school Assembly Hall. We would be delighted if you could join us to support and celebrate what our pupils have achieved this year. Tickets will be £5 for Adults and £3 for Children and can be purchased from the Ticket Source link below. Refreshments will be available after the concert so please stay around and chat.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ballyclaress/t-qjnvvzq
The Year 8 Hockey team have qualified for the NEBSSA League Final against Parkhall Integrated next Tuesday, 25th March (Away to Parkhall at 11.15am).
Group A Winners- Ballyclare Secondary
Group B Winners: Parkhall Integrated College
Our results in Group A:
BSS v Ballymoney HS- Won 6-0
BSS v Slemish IC – Won 2-0
BSS v Carrick Academy - Won 4-0
BSS v Glengormley IC- Won 6-0
Ryan Edwards, a Year 12 student specialising in clarinet, and Ashton Preston, a Year 9 student who plays the Snare Drum, are both part of the Band, Pipes and Drums, 1st Battalion Northern Ireland.
The band played at The Theatre at The Mill on Friday evening as part of the Army Cadet Charitable Fund St. Patrick's concert.
The Cadet Band entertained the audience in the foyer and then joined the Band of the Royal Irish Regiment on stage to perform for a packed theatre. The mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey and the Lord Lieutenant were in attendance.
Well done boys!
