Well done to all athletes who competed for BSS last Friday at the NEBSSA Finals. Our athletes had a very successful afternoon competing and some pupils managed to win medals in their events.
Congratulations to:
U13 Boys Shot Alex 1st & Oliver Loughlin 2nd
U16 Boys 800m Reece Duff 2nd
We recently received a lovely message from proud mum of our current Year 12 pupil Molly Strutt, updating us with information about her big sister and past pupil Rebekah.
“My daughter, Rebekah Strutt, was a former pupil of Ballyclare Secondary, and recently attained a first-class honours degree in Adult Nursing in January 2023. She’s taken up post as staff nurse in the Regional Acquired Brain Injury Unit in Musgrave.
I am so proud of how well Rebekah has done and just thought it would be lovely to show some recognition and for other pupils currently studying at Ballyclare Secondary.
Cheryl.”
We are keen to hear of other past pupil success stories so please contact us on: info@ballyclaresec.ballyclare.ni.sch.uk or fill in Past Pupil Network Form https://ballyclaresecondary.co.uk/about/past-pupil-network/
Our amazing 10U threw a surprise baby shower for their form teacher, Miss Ferguson, on Friday ahead of her maternity leave beginning in a few weeks. She was absolutely delighted with the kindness of this wonderful bunch.
Mr Nicholl will be holding a series of assemblies over the next few weeks, to celebrate the successes of our pupils across all year groups. Rewards will be given in a number of categories including our new ‘kindness’ initiative
Please find below our Weekly Communication Bulletin for Parents and Carers and other important documents which have been sent out to you via Sims App.
The Senior Choir where invoved in a Coronation Hymn recording with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. This video is the final collaborative product which brought together many local schools.
This will be shown on Sunday before the two live screenings of the Windsor Castle concert at Antrim Castle Gardens and Jordanstown Loughshore Park.
Thank you to the council for the fantastic opportunity! Make sure you watch right to the end!
The pipers and drummers had the privilege of performing at Ballyclare Primary Schools Coronation Service on Thursday 4th May. They entertained the crowds as they arrived and provided a great start to such a momentous occasion. We would like to thank Ballyclare Primary for the invitation and well done to the boys on their wonderful performance.
Please find below our Weekly Communication Bulletin for Parents and Carers and other important documents regarding study leave for Year 12 and 13 which has been sent out to you via Sims App.
Weekly Communication Bulletin
Study Leave Letter
Exam Regulations
Year 12 Study Leave Timetable
Year 13 Study Leave Timetable
Year 8 Summer Exam Timetable
Year 9 Summer Exam Timetable
Year 10 Summer Exam Timetable
Year 8 Revision Topics
Year 9 Revision Topics
Year 10 Revision Topics
Last week we had a number of pupils take part in Larne Music Festival. We are very proud of everyone who took part and would like to congratulate those who won an award.
Oliver McIlwaine 2nd place - Traditional Class
Joel Porter 2nd place - String Solo
Taylor Carmicheal 1st place - Woodwind solo
Chloe Gilmore 1st place - Vocal Solo
Jack Metcalfe 2nd place - Vocal Solo
Lauren Ferguson 1st place - Piano Solo
