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Parent Weekly Communication 05.10.26
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On Wednesday, the Year 11 and Year 12 GCSE Agriculture classes enjoyed a day visit to Hillsborough for the AFBI Open Day. They heard talks from experts in the areas of Soil Health, Grassland Management, Anaerobic Digestion, Dairy, Pigs and Animal Welfare. The final stop of their tour was at the Education Village, where they were able to speak with representatives from CAFRE, University of Ulster, Queens University and the Livestock & Meat Commission. This was a great opportunity for the pupils to see how the theory they learn in the classroom can be put into practice on the farm!
Logan (Year 9) has begun his run in The Addams Family with the Ulster Operatic Company, playing the unforgettable role of Cousin Itt until Saturday. This marks his second appearance on the Grand Opera House stage, a fantastic achievement for such a young performer. There are still a few tickets available for anyone who would like to support Logan and enjoy the show.
Stay up to date with the latest school news, important information, key dates and upcoming events in our Parent Weekly Bulletin below. The bulletin is also shared each week via the SIMS Parent App.
Parent Weekly Communication 28.9.26
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We were delighted to welcome Paul Dix to Ballyclare Secondary School this afternoon to engage with staff on the theme of Relational Learning. It was an inspiring and thought-provoking session that reinforced the importance of positive relationships in supporting learning and wellbeing. We were also pleased to be joined by Mrs McKay and Mr Milliken from Ballyclare High School - Official as part of this valuable professional learning opportunity.
It was great to have two teams competing in the 85cm class at the Meadows Equestrian Centre this week, with both teams producing some excellent rounds and finishing in the top 10.
Jake, Ruby Robinson, Evie and Daniel secured an impressive 3rd place, while Flora, Kristianne and Ruby H finished in 9th place.
Evie also rode a lovely clear round in the individual 90cm class, finishing just outside the top 10 in a very large field. Daniel had a busy Saturday as he also competed in the individual 70cm class.
Congratulations to Daniel (Year 9) who came 2nd in the Ulster Schools Athletics Combined Events competition at the Antrim Forum. He did 75m Hurdles, 200m, Long Jump, Shot and 800m. He has qualified for All-Ireland Combined Events in Athlone on 17 October. All the best Daniel!
Our school library has recently been enhanced with a fantastic range of new books, thanks to the generous support of the Ballyclare Secondary School Friends and Family Society (BFFS). Funding provided by the BFFS has once again enabled us to expand our collection, offering students an even greater variety of fiction, non-fiction and contemporary titles to enjoy.
The new additions cater for a wide range of interests and reading abilities, helping to inspire a love of reading, support learning and encourage students to discover new authors and genres. Whether students are looking for an exciting adventure, a thought-provoking novel or information on a topic they are passionate about, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
We are incredibly grateful to the BFFS for their continued support of our school and for helping to create an engaging and welcoming library environment where students can develop a lifelong love of reading.
The school rugby season kicked off on Wednesday as the U16 boys' team hosted Priory Integrated College in a Pollock Cup group match at Ballyclare Secondary School.
In a physical and competitive encounter, Ballyclare ran out convincing 40-0 winners in an excellent opening fixture of the season. A strong defensive performance limited Priory's attacking opportunities, while clinical finishing in attack ensured a comfortable victory.
Danny Smith was the standout performer, crossing for three tries, while Zac Minford added two tries and successfully converted five kicks. Zac Morrison also got on the scoresheet to complete an impressive team display. Well Done!
