We are delighted with our GCSE results today and are so proud of all our pupils. Well done to everyone!

Please find below information from the EA on applications for Free School Meals, Uniform Allowance and Flu Vaccination.

Please see below a letter containing important information about the return to school from our Acting Principal Mrs Shingleton.

Congratulations to our Year 13 & 14 pupils who have yet again, achieved wonderful A level and BTEC results. We are delighted with the performance of all our pupils, they should be very proud of what they have accomplished. Their hard work and dedication to their studies has paid off and we wish them every success as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives.

Achievements this year continue to be on par with many schools. We report that yet again, a number of our subjects achieved 100% A*-C, for which this shows an incredible commitment from our young people, our staff, and our parents.

Pupils are leaving Ballyclare Secondary School well equipped to take up places, ranging from 3rd level education at universities and colleges, to eagerly sought-after apprenticeship schemes.

To our young people, enjoy the feeling of success, be very proud and cherish the memories of your time at Ballyclare Secondary School. To our parents and carers, we want to acknowledge and thank you for the support you have offered and may continue to offer our school community. In the days, weeks, and months ahead we will continue to cherish your care and kindness.

Thursday 17th August will be a very important day for many of our pupils as they receive their AS and A2 Level results. If you need any support or guidance, CCEA have provided information on their website which can be found through the following link. https://ccea.org.uk/summer-2023/results-day-2023

Pupils will be able to collect their results from 9.00 am outside the school Assembly Hall. All 6th form pupils can also use their unique pin code, which they will have received earlier in the year, to access their results online from 8.00 am.

A-Level Results (17th August) AS and A2 examination results will be available to collect outside the school assembly hall on Thursday 17th August at 9:00am. 6th form pupils can also use the unique pin code they received earlier in the year to access CCEA results online from 8:00am.

We would like to say a huge congratulations to all our past pupils would have graduated this summer. We are very proud of your wonderful achievements. Below are a some past pupils who have got in touch to let us know how they have got on.

Victoria Henry recently gained her PGCE in Social Sciences (Heath and Social Care), passing all units at master's level 6/7. Her previous degree was Health and Social Care Policy (2:1). Victoria has been working in the charity sector with her own mental health project with Autism NI (MAP).

Aimee Higgins recently graduated with a first class Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Cinematic Arts.

Lauren Fittis was Head Girl of Ballyclare Secondary and left us in 2018. She recently graduated from the Ulster University with a First Class Honours Degree in Music.

Beth Irvine has also recently graduated from the Ulster University with a first class Honours Degree in Cinematic Arts. She also won an award for best screenplay!

Lauren Gourley, also recently graduated from the Ulster University with a second class Honours Degree in Cinematic Arts.

Rebekah Strutt, also recently graduated on 1st July 2023 with a first class honours in adult nursing.

Jack Buckley achieved a First Class Honours Degree in Architectural Technology and Management. He is also the WINNER of Ulster University’s - Outstanding Graduating Student on BSc Architectural Technology & Management 2023, Best Design: Arc517 Technical Design Project , the APS Award for Design Creativity, Hays Placement Year Award at Clark Facades, Pentagon ATM Award for highest grade in the Professional Practice and Management Module!

Rachel Fothergill who was previously our Deputy Head Girl has graduated from Ulster University Magee, with a 1st class Bachelor of Science in Information Technology along with a distinction in her Diploma of Professional Practice. She also graduated with a third award which was an Edge Excel Award with Edge Excel Student of the Year Highly Commended.