A reminder that school is CLOSED tomorrow, 18th January due to the public sector strike which includes all teaching and non-teaching unions, transport workers and many other public sector services.
A reminder that school is CLOSED tomorrow, 18th January due to the public sector strike which includes all teaching and non-teaching unions, transport workers and many other public sector services.
An update on school bus services this morning:
Rural routes that are not gritted are in dangerous condition due to the overnight snow and frost, the following areas are affected:
Straid
Raloo
Ballyboley
Greers Corner
The above areas will not be served unfortunately. Road conditions are too dangerous at present.
School services in Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Monkstown, Cloughfern, Mossley, Greenisland and Templepatrick are operating normally.
❄️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ❄️
Currently all access roads to Ballyclare are not passable for buses. It is highly likely that we will have no school buses available at the end of the school day. Further information will be shared at 1pm today.
Please find below our Weekly Communication Bulletin for Parents and Carers along with other important documents which have been sent out to you via Sims App.
Weekly Communication Bulletin 13.1.24
Letter for Parents of Year 12 Pupils - Sixth Year Curriculum for 2024-25
Acting Principal Letter - Strike Action Thursday 18th January 2024
Ski Trip 2025 - Correspondence
Assessment Schedule 2023-24
Drama Department's Theatre Trip
Donate a Musical Instrument
Please find below our Weekly Communication Bulletin for Parents and Carers along with other important documents which have been sent out to you via Sims App.
Weekly Communication 8.1.24
Assessment Schedule 2023-24
Drama Department's Theatre Trip
Please see below correspondence from the Acting Principal. From all at Ballyclare Secondary School we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and look forward to seeing all pupils back with us on Thursday 4th January. Please remember that we will be having our Open Afternoon on Wednesday 3rd January from 1.00-3.00 pm for all pupils in P.6 and P.7 and their parents.
We would like to invite you to join us on Wednesday 3rd January from 1.00-3.00pm for our annual Open Afternoon. There will be an opportunity to take a tour around the school, see and take part in many exciting activities and talk to our current pupils and staff. There will also be an opportunity to attend the Acting Principal's talk at 1.00pm, 1.45pm or 2.30pm.
Please find below our Weekly Communication Bulletin for Parents and Carers along with other important documents which have been sent out to you via Sims App.
Weekly Bulletin 18th December
SKi Trip 2025 - Expression of Interest
Addressing Bullying Type Behaviour in Schools
Congratulations to the Year 12 football team who defeated RBAI 4-2 in the last 16 of the Belfast Cup. The goals were scored by Jake Forsythe x3 and Nathan Akanji. Congratulations to BSS who now progress to the quarter finals. Well done boys!
Also, congratulations to the Year 9 football team who defeated Carrick Academy 5-2 in the East Antrim League with goals scored by Alexander McGladdrey (x2), Jake Alderdice (x2) and Caleb McClelland. They also drew 2-2 with Boys Model in the East Antrim Cup with Alexander McGladdrey scoring the two goals. This game will go to a replay. Well done boys!