Three in a Row for Ballyclare Secondary School!

A huge congratulations to the Ballyclare Secondary School Kit Car team, who have once again made history by winning the Aintree Heat of the Greenpower F24 Kit Car Competition for the third consecutive year!

The team's award-winning electric race car, "Forget Fossil", continued its remarkable success with another outstanding performance on the track. Adding to an already incredible achievement, the team also secured 3rd place overall against the Scratch Built Cars, competing against some of the most innovative and advanced entries in the competition.

This latest success marks yet another historic milestone for Forget Fossil and is a testament to the dedication, teamwork, engineering skills, and determination of everyone involved.

A big thank you to Dennison Commercials and Woodside Logistics Group for organising and sponsoring the transport to and from the event in Liverpool.

Well done to all the students and staff who continue to inspire with their passion for sustainable engineering and motorsport. We can't wait to see what the team achieves next!

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Parent Weekly Communication 21.9.26

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A very busy but successful weekend for Ballyclare Secondary School Equestrian Teams!

On Saturday, five pupils travelled to The Meadows Equestrian Centre in Lurgan for the Inter-Schools Show Jumping Competition.

Ruby Healey and Charlie B had a fast round in the 80cm class.

The 85cm team of Jake Ross, Ruby Robinson, CJ O'Brien and Evie McCracken produced some excellent jumping to earn 3rd place in a very competitive class.

CJ O'Brien and Diamond jumped an excellent round in the 90cm class, earning 6th place.

On Sunday morning, the Dressage Team of Lizzy Taylor, Isla Hannah, Hannah Hill, Emily Dobbin and Ruby Robinson travelled to Gransha Equestrian Centre.

The team rode some excellent tests to take 1st place. There were also some great individual results. Lizzy Taylor won her class on Chester, while Isla Hannah took 6th place on Little Miss Debutant. Emily Dobbin achieved 2nd place on Ellie. Hannah Hill took 3rd place on Garvagh Silver Playboy, and Ruby Robinson was placed 7th on Made in Japan.

All in all, it was a great start to the year!

Congratulations to Abi (Year 14) who has achieved a Distinction in her Grade 8 Speech and Drama examination! As part of her exam, Abi performed pieces from William Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde, alongside producing an impressive portfolio on her chosen author. She also demonstrated an extensive knowledge and understanding of speech and drama throughout the examination. What a fantastic result that reflects the hard work, commitment and preparation she has put in!

Matthew had an outstanding performance at the RYA Youth Nationals, finishing 8th overall in a highly competitive fleet of 35 sailors. He also entered the competition representing BSS, placing 4th finish in the Topper fleet! These results reflect Matthew’s dedication and impressive sailing ability at this high level. Well done Matthew!

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Parent Weekly Communication 14.9.26

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Please note that from Monday 14th September 2026, parents/carers are not permitted to drive onto school property without a 2026-2027 pass. We appreciate your understanding and support to ensure the safety of our young people.

Rachael (Year 12) proudly represented Basketball Northern Ireland after being selected for the U15 team. Over the summer, she competed in the Celtic Invitational, gaining valuable experience against high-quality opposition while showcasing her talent and dedication to the sport. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to her hard work both on and off the court.

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Parent Weekly Communication 7.9.26

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