Mental Health Awareness Week
By Ballyclare High School on 10 May, 2022
Ballyclare High’s pupils and staff are being encouraged to this week to tackle the official theme of this year’s Mental Health Week ‘Loneliness’. They will be discussing this theme and undertaking challenges aimed at helping themselves and those around them. As always we are mindful of the impact mental health has on all of […]
Read ArticleStaff success
By Ballyclare High School on 6 May, 2022
Congratulations to Mrs Kathryn Young who has been highly commended for a STEM Learning Teaching Award in the Excellence in School & College Leadership in STEM category. This award ceremony will take place in the Long Gallery at Stormont, Parliament Buildings, Belfast with inspiring winners from industry, education and government will be recognised for their achievements. Mrs Young was nominated […]
Read ArticleFormer pupil
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Congratulations to Mary O’Hara (nee Topley) on the publishing of her first book: “Welcome to the Emerald Isle – An exploration of Ireland in twelve lessons ” is a textbook exploring the island of Ireland through its history, culture, and faith. Primarily for use in schools but also churches with an emphasis on children […]
Read ArticleFormer pupil
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Former pupil Kelly McCaughrain is an honoured Children’s Author, having won the Northern Ireland Book Awards she was awarded the Seamus Heaney Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland. This two-year role was created by the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queens University Belfast and the Arts Council Northern Ireland to promote children’s reading and writing. […]
Read ArticleNI 100 Time Capsule Project
By Ballyclare High School on 5 May, 2022
Ballyclare High School’s time capsule to celebrate Northern Ireland 100 years has been buried in the Millennium Garden by Dr K Conway, Principal Dr Rainey and Head Boy Peter Gillespie and Head Girl Megan Cochrane. Dr Conway led the way in the collation of some very interesting information about our school for those in […]
Read ArticlePrefects Appointed
By Ballyclare High School on 8 April, 2022
Congratulations to all those pupils selected to the Prefect Team.
Read ArticleGES Group apprenticeship programme.
By Ballyclare High School on 5 April, 2022
This morning, the HR manager and an engineer from the GES Group spoke to some Year 12 boys about their apprenticeship programme. They work with NRC producing apprentices in electrical engineering, electrical installation and mechanical engineering. 6 positions on offer this year.
Read ArticleSpring Concert
By Ballyclare High School on 1 April, 2022
We were entertained by a fantastic programme and an array of musical talent on Wednesday evening during our Spring Concert. From Wind Band, Jazz Band, Junior Orchestra, Senior Orchestra, Solo performances to Junior Choir and Chamber Choir, ranging from Chopin to Meatloaf, this concert had it all. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed being back on stage […]
Read ArticleSpring Honours 29th March
By Ballyclare High School on 30 March, 2022
It was wonderful to have our Spring Honours Assembly today and recognise such fantastic achievements from our pupils. Thank you to our pupils and staff for all the hard work and dedication. 24 Honours Blazers were awarded for Representative Honours, 3 Special Pockets, 65 Senior Pockets, 102 Inter Pockets and 28 Junior Pockets across […]
Read ArticleCreative Pupil
By Ballyclare High School on 22 March, 2022
Congratulations again to pupil Zara Craig whose work has been selected to be part of and indeed be the image of The Education Authority Autism Advisory and Intervention Service Art Exhibition. The theme of the exhibition is What Autism means to me: Creative Voices and the exhibition features over 100 pieces of artwork from […]
Read ArticleDigital School House E-Sports Competition
By Ballyclare High School on 21 March, 2022
This year Ballyclare High School won the Northern Ireland regionals for the Digital School House E-Sports Competition. Our 3 team Members and 2 Shout casters, who were decided by an inhouse tournament, went to Manchester to represent our school in the semi-finals with a chance to go to London. But against some of the best […]
Read ArticleJob Advertisement – Building Supervisor
By Ballyclare High School on 18 March, 2022
Enthusiastic and able person needed for short term employment (due to illness) to carry out Building Supervisor-type duties. It is also essential that applicant is reliable and adaptable. To apply for this position please contact the school office directly on 02893322244.
Read ArticleJob Advertisement for Clerical Member of Staff
By Ballyclare High School on 17 March, 2022
We currently have the following vacancy to join our Office Staff to cover for a short-term leave of 6-8 weeks from the 21st march 2022. Full-time hours. Duties include normal office work and supportive work in a busy office. Applicants must be able to work unsupervised and to maintain confidentiality. It is also essential that […]
Read ArticleRadio Star
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Alex Corr took to the airwaves again with Radio Ulster this time to tell us about the ‘Mile in My Shoes.’ challenge this weekend. Good Luck to Alex this Saturday as he embarks on this event for the NI Cancer Fund for Children at Antrim Castle Gardens. Alex is part of this Charity’s committee […]
Read ArticlePeriod Poverty
By Ballyclare High School on 16 March, 2022
‘Ballyclare High is doing their part to abolish the stigma of periods. We feel privileged to be part of raising awareness about period dignity to both boys and girls in school.’ stated our Health and Wellbeing Ambassadors today as we took the ‘help to end period poverty’ campaign and free sanitary products to the […]
Read ArticleIrish Cross Country Championships
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Congratulations to Holly Collins (year 10) who represented the school and Ulster in the Junior Girls’ race at the Irish Cross Country Championships at Mallusk on Saturday 12th of March. She placed 28th.
Read ArticleMessage from EA
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The Education Authority (EA) has warned of expected disruption next week to some school and youth services as a result of a notified 7-day strike by Unite the Union from Monday 21st March to Sunday 27th March. The EA are working hard with schools, youth services and our partners to minimise any disruption to children […]
Read ArticleAll Ireland Championships
By Ballyclare High School on 15 March, 2022
Congratulation to Holly Collins who competed in the Irish Cross Country Championship on Saturday. Out of the hundreds of participants Holly finished 28th. Well done Holly on a super run.
Read ArticleJob Advertisement
By Ballyclare High School on 8 March, 2022
Enthusiastic and able person needed for short term employment (due to illness) to carry out Building Supervisor-type duties. It is also essential that applicant is reliable and adaptable. To apply for this position please contact the school office directly on 02893322244.
Read ArticleFormer pupil success
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Congratulations to former pupil Dr. Alan Hanna who has been awarded the Outstanding Leadership Award by Queen’s University. Alan is Director of Accreditation and a Senior Lecturer in the School of Management at Queen’s. He has over the course of six months secured two of the world’s top accreditation awards for Queen’s Management School, […]
Read ArticleInternational Women’s Day
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Ballyclare High celebrates International Women’s Day.
Read ArticleUkrainian Aid
By Ballyclare High School on 4 March, 2022
Many thanks for the overwhelming support from the Ballyclare High community. We will be able to deliver a considerable amount to those organising humanitarian aid for those fleeing their homes in Ukraine.
Read ArticleWorld Book Day Activities
By Ballyclare High School on 3 March, 2022
A ‘Detective Academy’ has been set up in the library where pupils can hone their skills of detection. The Stem ambassadors are running a finger printing/identification session along with fun making invisible ink. There will be other activities around the library testing powers of observation and recall, logic, deduction, reaction times and agility! As […]
Read ArticleWorld Book Day 3rd March
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We are celebrating World Book Day today and wish to encourage reading across the school with lots of activities based around the Library. Here are ideas to get you started. https://www.worldbookday.com/10-minute-story-shares/
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Congratulations to our young mathematicians who received their certificates for the Junior Maths Challenge this week! 53 students were awarded bronze, silver or gold certificates in this national competition run by UKMT. Special mention goes to Jude Semple who was best in school and, as a gold certificate winner, ranks among the top 7% in the UK. What a fantastic achievement! #beyourbestyou #hardworkanddiligence #industriaetprobitate #believeyoucanachieve #mathschallenge #NumbersCount #iampartofballyclarehigh
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Our intrepid adventurers have been embracing the outdoors this week on their Gold Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. A huge amount of work and preparation goes on throughout the year in pursuit of this award, and we celebrate the commitment and determination of these young people as well as the commitment of the staff involved! #determination #citizenship #service #skills #resilience #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #dukeofedinburghaward #iampartofballyclarehigh
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Well, we have been royally impressed by our Junior Jubilee Bakers in today’s final! From a Paddington Picnic, to Strawberry Swirls, this talented bunch have baked, piped, moulded and even airbrushed their way to success this afternoon. We are incredibly proud of every single one of them- and they should be very proud of themselves! Congratulations to all for their fabulous entries! Cupcakes fit for a Queen! 🧁👑💖🇬🇧 #bhshomeeconomics #jubileecupcakes #creativity, #excellence #iampartofballyclarehigh
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Congratulations to the Girls Intermediate Tennis Team who played Ballymena Academy on Wednesday 15th June. All matches were very competitive with the girls team comprised of Susie McBride, Anna McBride, Jess Humphries, Ellie Andrew and Emma Robinson coming away with the victory. A great afternoon was had by all and some new friendships made.
Mr Shaw (Teacher in charge of Tennis)
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