Our Drama Department started off this academic year with a bang when they travelled to Dublin to see the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz. In the words of the musical, their Future is Unlimited.
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.
Parent Weekly Communication
EA Guidance for Schools on Pupil Use of Mobile Phones.
Exploring School Avoidance Information
Year 11 Information Morning PPT
EA Guidance for the Provision of Special Diets in Schools
The BSS Kitcar Team, Forget Fossil, left Ballyclare last night to travel to Liverpool to compete in the Aintree Heat of the Greenpower F24 Competition. Working together, the team which is composed of Year 12 and Year 9 pupils, have won their first race against stiff competition from previous World Champions. #BuildingSuccessStoriesUsed Cars NI @houstonscoachworksltd Woodside Logistics GroupDennison CommercialsMarcon Fit-OutWilson Hand Crafts.
Scripture Union will be holding a Welcome Back Fun Night on Friday 20th September from 5.30-7.30pm. If you would like to attend click the link to access the Google Form https://forms.gle/rW6hDpfQ8sXGP3A17.
Our Autumn fair is not far away and we are calling local Artisans, Makers or Bakers to act now to secure your stall at the fair to sell your produce and support the work of the BFFS. If you are interested please contact Miss Dunwoody via ldunwoody109@c2kni.net.
We are delighted to share, once again, that Ballyclare Secondary School pupils have received fantastic GCSE, BTEC and Occupational Studies examination results. On behalf of all the staff and governors, we would like to congratulate each and every one of them, for their hard work and determination to achieve their best.
Please remember staff are here to assist with selecting courses. If you are unsure of your next step or have walked away without speaking with a staff member, please get in touch via the school office on 02893322610 to discuss the possibility of joining us in sixth form or alternative arrangements.
We hope all of our Ballyclare Secondary School families are enjoying the summer break. We look forward to seeing our young people very soon. Please see key dates below:
GCSE results are available on Thursday 22nd in the foyer outside the assembly hall.
Year 12 pupils can collect their results from 9:00am. Year 11 pupils can collect their results from 10:00am.
Pupils and parents are asked to enter the building via the pupil entrance.
Heads of Departments and Subject Leaders will be available in the assembly hall to offer advice for those wishing to return to 6th form. Careers advice and a post results service will also be available outside the assembly hall. Before leaving, all pupils should inform the school of their intentions for the next academic year via the 'Leavers Destinations' table. Those who are wanting to return to 6th Form should collect an application form and proceed to Room 101.
External students who wish to join us for 6th Form should make an appointment via the main office.