Sad news
By Ballyclare High School on 20 March, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and senior teacher Dr Austin Millar. Dr Millar was an integral part of all that Ballyclare High School has achieved and exemplified over the last 25 years. A kind and compassionate character who was devoted to his pupils and colleagues alike; […]
Read ArticleCoronavirus Update
By Ballyclare High School on 18 March, 2020
Following the correspondence from Peter Weir, Education Minister, Ballyclare High School is closed for normal operations until further notice. Currently the school is open to provide relief for the Year 8 – Year 10 children of “Key Workers’ as outlined by the government directive. Pupils have work set by their teachers. All parents and staff […]
Read ArticleSpring Concert is cancelled
By Ballyclare High School on
Apologies for any inconvenience caused but in light of widespread concerns about the coronavirus, our Spring Concert is now cancelled. Refunds will be issued via the School Office. Please bring your ticket as proof of purchase.
Read ArticleSpring Concert
By Ballyclare High School on
It is with sincere disappointment that we announce the cancellation of our Annual Spring Concert. It is a Ballyclare High tradition that we cherish, and brings up fond memories for so many us, but at this time we must consider the well-being of our pupils, staff and wider community. Well done to those of you […]
Read ArticleArts Council grant success
By Ballyclare High School on 17 March, 2020
The music department has been successful in securing a grant for musical instruments from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. The school has been able to purchase a piccolo, a bass clarinet, a tenor saxophone and a baritone saxophone, thanks to this funding. Head of Music, Dorothy Orr, is delighted with this award and […]
Read ArticleUlster Youth Choir Workshop
By Ballyclare High School on 16 March, 2020
Fantastic opportunity for our Chamber Choir who participated in a workshop with the Artistic Musical Director of the Ulster Youth Choir. The pupils worked on some of the programme for our forthcoming Spring Concert on Thursday 26th March. Some of the choir members had the opportunity to audition for the Ulster Youth Choir who will have […]
Read ArticlePreparation for Coronavirus Closure
By Ballyclare High School on 13 March, 2020
In the event that Ballyclare High School is forced to close due to the Coronavirus situation, pupils are expected to log into My-School and navigate to Fronter and find their subjects they have timetabled for each day. Here they will find materials and guidance provided by their teachers. In the unlikely event of My-School not […]
Read ArticleAthletics Captains 2020
By Ballyclare High School on
Congratulations to Katie McCullough our new Club Captain and to all our girls’ athletics captains. Year 9 Erin Cochrane, Year 10 Ellie Gould and Erin McCartney, Year 11 Jen Lamont, Inters Issy McGrugan and Seniors Molly Dougan. Wishing you ever success for the season ahead.
Read ArticleA2 PE Event
By Ballyclare High School on 11 March, 2020
Congratulations to our A2 PE students who raised £200 for Aware NI. They organised an Olympic themed event in the Sixmile Water Park for Year 8. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed participating and competing in various challenges. Aware NI aims to help people with depression in our community. Pictured are Adam and Luke with Orlaith […]
Read ArticleTop Fundraising
By Ballyclare High School on
Pictured are Ballyclare High School pupils who presented a cheque on behalf of the junior school to the NI Cancer Fund for Children. This year pupils in the junior school again took part in ReadOn, a sponsored reading week, and collected the magnificent total of £5386. This money is used to provide practical, emotional, financial […]
Read ArticleHockey Success
By Ballyclare High School on
Congratulations to the U14s today who successfully lifted the Ulster U14XI Plate today winning 2-0. A great team performance from beginning to end and well orchestrated by coaches Miss Murray and Sarah Craig. Well done everyone.
Read ArticleUlster Cup Final
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Congratulations to the 2bs on the huge achievement of reaching an Ulster Cup Final and on playing so well during the game showing determination throughout. We are so proud of you all and your contribution to making this season so successful. Well done and thanks to coaches Dr Rainey and Gemma Ferguson.
Read ArticleSenior Scripture Union Weekend Away
By Ballyclare High School on 10 March, 2020
Senior Scripture Union had a fantastic weekend away in the Mournes from 6th – 8th March. It was a weekend of fun and fellowship and we were delighted to be joined by past pupil Jonny Rainey along with Dani Murphy from Exodus who led our sessions looking at the book of Jonah.
Read ArticleWorld Book Day Celebration and Competition Winners
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Harry Potter Frenzy on World Book Day! The Harry Potter theme tune whirled around the Library as pupils celebrated World Book Day. The 6th form literacy prefects helped organise a raft of activities for everyone to enjoy. The library was a hive of activity as pupils took part in the ‘Harry Potter head hunt’ […]
Read ArticleJunior Girls’ Badminton
By Ballyclare High School on 9 March, 2020
Junior Girls’ Allen Cup singles winner (Lucy) and runner up(Grace)
Read ArticleSenior Boys’ badminton
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Senior Boys’ Allen Cup singles winner (Matthew) and runner up(Tony)
Read ArticleGirls’ Rugby Success
By Ballyclare High School on
Well done to our rugby girls who won all their matches at the Ulster Rugby Development Blitz.
Read ArticleDivision 2 Badminton Champions
By Ballyclare High School on
Congratulations to our Year 8 Badminton Boys’ Team who became Ulster Division 2 Champions. The team, Sam Mulholland, Evan Carlisle, Taylor Cowie and Alex Kelly defeated Sullivan Upper in the final 4-2.
Read ArticleRugby Success
By Ballyclare High School on 6 March, 2020
Congratulations to the 3rdXV on their success on reaching the Ulster Rugby Plate Final. This final will be on Wednesday 2.40pm here at School. Well done to coaches and players and good luck from us all. All support welcome.
Read Article3 Ulster Cup Finals for Hockey
By Ballyclare High School on
Next Monday and Tuesday are going to be very busy days for hockey players, supporters and parents. The 2nds play in the McDowell Cup Final on Monday at Stormont 2.30pm. The 2bs play in the Gibson Cup Final on Tuesday 12.45 again at Stormont and at exactly the same time the U14s play in the […]
Read ArticleU14s reach Hockey Final.
By Ballyclare High School on
Congratulations to the U14s who yesterday won through to the Ulster Plate Final. After a nervous start the girls performed well as a team and finished 3-1 winners in a great semi-final match v Grosvenor. Their final is this Tuesday at Stormont 12.45 start, so come along and support!
Read ArticleBadminton
By Ballyclare High School on 4 March, 2020
After a close division 1 match against number 1 seeds Wallace High School our year 8 boys lost 2-4 The Ballyclare High Team will now play Division 2 Final v Sullivan Upper on Friday 6th March
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Past pupil Hannah Campbell loves to spend her spare time cheerleading for her university team- but right now she's qualifying early from her nursing course and taking the front line in the fight against Covid-19. Hannah we are cheering YOU on and all of our other past pupils who are serving the nation in our hospitals, clinics and care homes right now! #pastpupils #NHSHeroes #cheeringforyou #iampartofballyclarehighThis pair of #GCUHeroes are from our very own GCU Students' Association GCU Cheerleading team 🤸♀️💙❤️️
Third year Adult Nursing students Hayleigh Bloomfield and Hannah Campbell have had to put their cheerleading passions on hold whilst continuing on their placements with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde during the COVID-19 outbreak 👭 Hayleigh said: “Although the Covid-19 pandemic has changed how I will finish my student years, I am ready to do my part and help the NHS fight this 💪🏻”
Teammate Hannah shared how this life-changing time for our students: “I’m nervous to be going out as an NHS employee six months early but proud that I’ll be able to help look after people at this time!”
We are so unbelievably proud of both girls and want to say a huge thank you for the work you are doing throughout this difficult time 🙏 If you've got a #GCUHeroes story you want to share email studentcomms@gcu.ac.uk
2 days ago
For all that you are continuing to do for all of us, we raise up a round of applause 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #clapforourcarers #bhsstrong #bhsjuniorchoir #togetherbetter #community #gratitude #StayHomeSaveLives #thankyou #iampartofballyclarehigh
3 days ago
As part of their RS unit on Moral Choices Y10 have been designing their own ‘Mental Health First Aid Kits’. A great idea during these times when anxiety can be heightened and routines are disturbed. Why not use our pupils’ ideas to help you put together your own version? A great activity for all ages and stages- they could even make one up for grandparents or younger siblings! (Our favourite suggestion is the bar of Galaxy chocolate... 😉🍫💖) #mentalhealthfirstaid #mindsmatter #stayinghome #selfcare #iampartofballyclarehigh
4 days ago
This morning our Junior SU would have been waking up in Castlewellan Castle (probably after very little sleep!😉) on the last morning of their SU weekend. Instead they are waking up in their own homes, but the fellowship of Junior SU has not been lost. They have been able to come together on Fronter for encouragement, strength and a daily bible study on Mark’s Gospel. As this Sunday morning would normally have been their time to share what was on their hearts, we have shared an extract from one of their readings this week. We hope that, whatever your faith background or belief, it reminds you that you are not alone and brings you some peace in the storm this Sunday. 💖
“The whole essence of Christianity was that it bound men and women to each other and presented them with the task of living for each other. Today, our church services have stopped, and society has gone into lockdown. Yet, the Church is not a building, it is God’s people wherever we are. Across our country we are called to respond prayerfully and live in fellowship with each other, supporting each other, praying for our neighbours and loving and serving them. In the midst of the storm, when all around us is changing and the future unknown, we draw refuge and strength from a known and unchanging God who unites each of us together in Him.
1 John 4:12 (NIV)
12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 💖”
#extracurricular #bhsjuniorsu #encouragement #loveoneanother #togetherstrong #hopeforthefuture #iampartofballyclarehigh #stayhomesavelives
1 week ago
On the night when we would have been applauding our pupils at our Spring Concert, instead we #clapforourcarers #clapforNHS #ballyclarehighapplaudsyouandthanksyou youtu.be/IxAKFlpdcfc
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