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A Visit to the Affidea Stadium

Our Year 14 Sport students, together with the Year 11 Occupational Sport group, enjoyed a fantastic visit to the home ground of Ulster Rugby!

We were incredibly lucky to watch the senior team in training as they prepared for this Saturday’s big fixture at the Affidea Stadium. An inspiring experience for all.

Macmillan Coffee Morning

On Friday 26th September, the staff held their 10th annual coffee morning raising £729 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Well done to everyone who baked (or bought) and donated to raise this fabulous total!

A special thanks to the horticulture class for the beautiful flower arrangements they made especially for the event.

Weekly Communication Bulletin 6.10.25

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.

Week Communication Bulletin 6.10.25
Acting Vice Principal's Letter on the Behaviour for Learning Policy
Canteen Menu

Football Success - Year 10

Our Year 10 team Won 4-1 vs Parkhall in a good performance the side created plenty of chance in the first half and went in 2-0 with goals from Cameron Forsythe and an own goal from an Archie Greer corner. Parkhall came back strongly at the start of the second half and grabbed a goal back only for Ballyclare to push on to win 4-1 with further goals from Cameron Forsythe and Rio Nelson.

Football Success - Year 12

Congratulations to the Year 12 football team who defeated St. Columbanus, Bangor 9-0 in the First Round of the U16 NI Cup. Goals from Cai Collins (3), Jamie Harpur (2), Luke Hill (2), Jaydn Simms and Alexander McGladdery. Ballyclare will play Bangor Academy in the next round. Well done boys!

Football Success - Year 8

Congratulations to the Year 8 football team who defeated All Saints 8 -1 in the First Round of the U16 NI Cup. Goals from Kobi Hall (4), Riley Brown (2) and Jacob Holland (2). Ballyclare will play Breda Academy in the next round. Well done boys!

Early Finishes

School will finish early (by 12 noon) on the following dates for Parent Consultations to run from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Information on booking the Year 12 Parent Consultation meetings is on our Parent Weekly Communication, check Sims Parent App or the school website. There will be no buses on these days.

European Day of Languages Celebration

Pupils at our school had a fantastic time celebrating the richness of languages and cultures across Europe as part of the European Day of Languages. The pupils were able to enjoy a delicious taste of France with freshly made crêpes—warm, sweet, and utterly irresistible! This annual celebration is a wonderful opportunity to explore new languages, appreciate cultural diversity, and enjoy a shared experience through food. Vive la langue française!

BSS Horticulture September Highlights

Potato Harvest Success: Our team gathered a bountiful potato harvest, which was donated to HE for cooking. An example of sustainability in action – from garden to kitchen!

Floral Displays: Floral Displays were created and designed, with Kerry McPherson (Year 12) taking lead, to support the Macmillan Coffee Morning.

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