As in previous years, Ballyclare Secondary School is supporting the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal. The deadline to donate is Monday 6th November. More information on the appeal (video and checklist) is available at https://blythswood.org/shoeboxappeal/
As in previous years, Ballyclare Secondary School is supporting the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal. The deadline to donate is Monday 6th November. More information on the appeal (video and checklist) is available at https://blythswood.org/shoeboxappeal/
We’re delighted to report that an amazing £932 was raised at the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 29th September, supported by staff and sixth form pupils. It was lovely to see two past members of staff in school, Mrs Allen and Mrs Dinsmore, who always help with this special event for a very worthwhile cause.
Over the past month, all of our Year 8 classes have attended an action-packed Induction Day at Breckenhill. Some of their activities included archery, orienteering, tug of war and paintballing.
On the 28th September we held a very special assembly to celebrate the success of our Forget Fossil Kitcar Team who travelled to Aintree earlier in the month to compete in the Greenpower Educational Trust regional heat. It was previously reported that our team came 4th overall, however, we were delighted when the race officials contacted us to say that the team were in fact placed 3rd so earned a spot on the podium! Very well done to the team!
Congratulations to Luke Agnew (10M) who just completed the Motorsport Ireland championship, where he was placed 2nd! This has gained him a place at the World Finals in Portugal, which take place in October. This is a massive achievement as he competed against a grid of 29 karts over 9 races throughout the year at various tracks in Ireland. Well done Luke!
The BFFS (Ballyclare Friends and Family Society) at Ballyclare Secondary School are delighted to host our first Autumn Fair. Come along with friends and family to help judge our house pumpkin carving competition, catch up over a cup of tea and treat, sample some delicious street food, perhaps get a beauty treatment, shop to your heart’s content amongst our variety of stall holders, as well as be in with a chance to win our fabulous raffle prize.
Entrance Prices:
Adult Ticket: £2
Child Ticket: £1
Try out your pumpkin craving skills for Halloween by entering our House competition. All the details are below.
We are delighted to announce that Dennison Commercials recently donated 30 laptops to our school. A big thank you to Stephen Dalzell, Head of IT at Dennison Commercials for organising this. We look forward to developing our link with the company in the future!
Pictured below are Miss Nevin, Mrs Shingleton and Stephen Dalzell, alongside two prefect representatives.
Please find below our Weekly Communication Bulletin for Parents and Carers along with other important documents which have been sent out to you via Sims App.
Weekly Parent Communication
Duke of Edinburgh Award Bronze Application Flyer1
Duke of Edinburgh Award Silver Application Flyer1
Healthy Breaks and Packed Lunch Resources Letter
Year 8 Information Evening
CAFRE Open Days