Alice Jones (Year 11) and her team mates have done it again this year winning the Wilkinson Sword Competition at Balmoral Show now completing a treble as Champions in 2023, 2024 and now 2025! They also won the Prince Phillip Cup again this year for the third time at the Pony Club Mounted Games. Alice will be travelling to Pony Club Zone Championships in Scotland in July to compete in Team and Pairs mounted games. To top it off, Alice will also be representing NI at the Mounted Games European Individual Championships at the end of July in Millstreet, Ireland. What a talented young lady!

We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Head Boy, Head Girl, and Senior Prefects, for the upcoming academic year. These students have demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a strong commitment to the values of our school community.

Head Girl: Sara McKnight

Head Boy: Louis Davison

Deputy Head Girl: Olivia Wilson

Deputy Head Boy: Ben Hamilton

Senior Prefects: Harry Murphy, Abigail Pye, Elspeth Purdy & Emma Taylor.

Their roles will be vital in supporting both staff and students, promoting a positive school environment, and representing the student body with integrity and enthusiasm. We are confident that they will rise to the challenge and make a meaningful impact throughout the year.

Please join us in congratulating them and offering your full support as they take on these important responsibilities.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme expedition season draws to a close, with the Silver teams completing three days of walking in the Mourne Mountains. All that remains is for the physical, volunteering, and skills sections to be signed off before the groups are presented with their certificates and badges.

Well done to all pupils and staff involved in this significant achievement!

Over the last few days we have welcomed our prospective Year 8’s on the next exciting chapter of their educational journey! BSS is a place where you’ll grow not only academically, but also socially and personally. You’ll meet new friends, explore new subjects, and discover what you’re passionate about.

Remember, every great journey begins with a single step—and you’ve just taken yours. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, try new things, and be yourself. Our teachers and staff are here to support you every step of the way. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve Building your own Success Story!

We are delighted to be recognised as a Being Well Doing Well – Cohort 1 School. On Tuesday 24th June 2025, Miss Collins proudly accepted a BWDW plaque at a special Celebration and Networking Event. The plaque was presented by Ronnie Armour, Permanent Secretary at the Department of Education (DENI), and Shiela Gamble, Head of Service for BWDW at the Education Authority (EA).

This event marked a significant milestone in celebrating the successful implementation of the Being Well Doing Well: Whole School Approach to Emotional Health and Wellbeing Programme across Cohort 1 schools.

Children with a statement of special educational needs who need a special diet may be entitled to Free School Meals support.

Apply via EA Connect

The Free School Meals and Uniform helpdesk can also be contacted on 028 9047 0233, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm.

There is lot of information and guidance available at www.eani.org.uk/fsm

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 11 pupil's who study Photography and Ceramic Art opened their exhibition in Ballyclare Library last night. This year, students were challenged to explore the powerful theme of Nature and Mental Health and what an amazing collection of photographic compositions and ceramic work they produced. The exhibition will be open to view in the library all this week, so please call in and take a look.

Applications are open for Uniform Allowances for the 2025/26 academic year.

Important info for applying:

- Add each child for whom you have parental responsibility and who will be attending full time at school or Regional/FE College to your application

- If children are aged over 16 and you’re unsure whether they will return to school or change schools, enter the name of the school your child waiting for results is most likely to attend on the application

- Inform the Meals and Uniform Section by phone or in writing if this information changes. You can do this by emailing mealsanduniform@eani.org.uk

Your child’s funding will be delayed if you do not add them to your application.

Applications can be made via EA Connect.

More information on how to apply can be found on the EA website.