The Year 8 Hockey team received their medals in assembly to congratulate them on winning the Year 8 NEBSSA League last week. We are very proud of this young team.

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.

Following a very enjoyable and also successful week at the Ballyclare Music Festival, we had the pleasure of celebrating with all the award winners at a special assembly on Friday morning. The skill and determination of the pupils while not forgetting the support and investment of parents and staff testifies to the results achieved this year. Well Done to All!

On Wednesday in the Maths Department we celebrated World Maths Day. Some pupils were lucky enough to grab a treat on the way to lessons. Some of our Key Stage 3 pupils also took part on Mathletics online, completing activities against pupils from all over the globe.

Both the year 13 and year 14 class visited Parliament Buildings at Stormont as part of the Government and Politics course. They had a tour of the buildings, including the Assembly chamber and committee room before engaging in conversation with Steve Aiken (UUP) and John Blair (Alliance), both MLAs for South Antrim.

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Congratulations to our U14 rugby team who defeated St. Columbas, Stranolar 57-17 in the semi-final of the U14 High Schools Plate. Ballyclare Secondary now progress to the Final of the U14 High Schools Plate against Royal School Cavan on Wednesday 2nd April.

Congratulations to the Year 12 football team who defeated Wellington College 2-1 in the semi-final of the Belfast Shield. Goals from Jayden Charnley and Harley Crawford secured victory. Ballyclare will play RBAI in the final. Well done boys!

A good day out for the BSS under 12 rugby team coming away with 2 wins against Priory IC and Parkhall IC and a draw with Ashfield Boys High School and a narrow loss to Larne High School. Some great progress shown by this group throughout the season and a lot of development shown especially in tackling!

Player of the day Mason Walker

Top tackler Mason McPherson

Top ball carrier Finlay Hamilton.

The Year 11 Parent/Carer Consultation will take place on Monday 31st March via School Cloud. Consultations will run from 1pm-3pm in 5 minute slots. Bookings are now open and will close on Sunday 30th March at midnight.

https://ballyclaresecondary.schoolcloud.co.uk