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.

Our Year 8 students enjoyed The MAC theatre's festive show, " The Adventures of Red Riding Hood" during their last week of term. This was a lovely way to enjoy what has been a very busy first term at Ballyclare Secondary School. Students enjoyed experiencing this high quality show that embraced the multi-media world of social media and how this glitches with the lives of fairytale characters good and bad.

Congratulations to the Year 11 football team who defeated Larne High School 3-0 in the East Antrim Cup on Tuesday at Dixon Park. Our goals were all scored Michael Armour. Well done Michael and the rest of the team.

Congratulations also to our Year 12 football team who defeated Belfast High School 5-3 in the (NI) Plate on Wednesday at Dixon Park. Jayden Charnley and Harley Crawford both scored two goals and Jonathan McKinty added the other. Well done boys!

Commiserations to our Year 8 football team who fought hard but unfortunately lost to Carrick Academy in the East Antrim Final on Friday. A great achievement in making it to the final. Well done boys!

We had a lovely afternoon on Wednesday 4th December at our #AutismNI 'Big Cuppa' fundraiser event when pupils and parents/carers enjoyed a chat and some treats as well as getting the chance to meet our wonderful therapy dog Timber. We also had Keith from Autism NI with us who kindly brought the big cup and enjoyed the atmosphere. Thanks to all those who attended and generously donated with the total coming to £290!

The Year 8 hockey team travelled across town to Pirrie Park to play in a Year 8 Invitational Blitz hosted by Methodist College.

The girls came up against Ballymena Academy, Friends, Regent House and Lagan College losing 2 and winning 2 games. Special mention goes to our fabulous GK Sarah M for having outstanding games! Goals scored from our hard working midfielders Ana G and Erin H.

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.

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

For the past two evenings at BSS, the joy of the Arts was clear for all to see. With fantastic performances of the Wizard of Oz, the cast and crew experienced first-hand the unique, personal experience that stage productions provide. It is impossible to measure the emotional impact, cultural enrichment, and sense of community that these performances bring which are all intangible benefits to our pupils. The pupils’ outstanding display of dedication coupled with determination will become a life-long memory for all pupils involved. It’s a wrap!

Congratulations to Rachael Lovett who has been selected for the Netball U15 Northern Academy for Northern Ireland. Rachael trialled in September and has been attending training at Antrim Forum and Foyle Arena since. She looks forward to competing against the other Academies in the new year. Well Done Rachael!