Apprentice Challenge at Xmas Fayre!
By Ballyclare High School on 4 December, 2019
Business Studies classes battled it out in an apprentice style challenge at our annual Xmas Fayre. Classes designed, made and sold items on behalf of charities MacMillan, Hope 365 and Cancer Research. Pupils will find out later this week who has raised the most for their chosen charities.
Read ArticleNorthern Ireland schoolboys U15
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Jack Patterson who represented Northern Ireland schoolboys U15 in a tournament in Wrexham against Cyprus, Malta and Wales in August. Jack scored and received man of the match against Cyprus.
Read ArticleAnnual Carol Services – Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th December 2019
By Ballyclare High School on 2 December, 2019
Read ArticleBadminton news
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Badminton: Ulster Schools’ Year 8 Round Robin: BALLYCLARE defeat both RBAI and Coleraine Grammar to qualify for Finals. @BallyclareHigh
Read ArticleBookpeople Fundraiser
By Ballyclare High School on 29 November, 2019
‘Black Friday’ is upon us once more don’t forget ‘The Big Book Boost’ (earning commission for our library) with The Bookpeople. Today they have 25% off with the code MEGA25. Just add Ballyclare High into the box at check out.
Read ArticleMatch Report: Saturday 23rd November v Friends
By Ballyclare High School on 28 November, 2019
The first quarter began quite slowly in the 1stXI match, although both teams managed a number of attacks. On one of these occasions the Ballyclare attacking play was broken down, which led to a counter attack by Friends who scored the first and only goal of the match. With greater pace in the second half, […]
Read ArticleFormer pupil’s success
By Ballyclare High School on 26 November, 2019
Congratulations to former pupil Lezley-Anne Hanna (nee Wallace) – former pupil who has been made a Professor of Pharmacy at QUB. Lezley- Anne teaches across the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme and contributes to postgraduate courses. She has won five university educational accolades, is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a […]
Read ArticleBar Mock Trial
By Ballyclare High School on 25 November, 2019
Congratulations to the Bar Mock Trial team for attaining joint-second in the competition at the Royal Courts of Justice on Saturday. Last year’s winning team, Banbridge Academy were also second in the competition. The Ballyclare High School team once more benefitted from the excellent advice and mentorship of barrister Lee Brown, a past pupil and […]
Read ArticleYear 8 Globes
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8L voted for their favourite globe this afternoon 1st place Luke Beattie 2nd place Billy McFadden 3rd place Ezra Stewart Well done to all ( that includes mums and dads!) a lot of time and effort was put into them, we think they look brilliant!
Read ArticleAn Evening with Tech in Computing@ QUB Computer Science Department
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We are delighted to announce that we will once again be hosting an Evening with Tech in Computing @ QUB on Wednesday 27th November 2019 in the Computer Science Building, Belfast. An Evening with Tech is for anyone interested in tech including parents/guardians, aunts/uncles, brothers/sisters, grandparents of pupils as well as pupils who are interested […]
Read ArticleBallyclare High School Year 12 pupils taking part in Kindness at Christmas initiative
By Ballyclare High School on 21 November, 2019
This year, Year 12 pupils have been invited to demonstrate care and kindness for others by taking part in our Kindness at Christmas collection for the Simon Community. The Simon Community is a charity whose number one aim is to end homelessness in Northern Ireland. We want to encourage pupils to donate items that can […]
Read ArticleMatch Report: Saturday 16th November v Sullivan
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The 2AXI began their match with a good level of intensity and put early pressure on the Sullivan goal, a shot from Jen Lamont heading just wide of the goal. Ballyclare secured the lead before half time with a nicely worked move which Leah Wilson pushed into the net to finish. Adding a second half […]
Read ArticleYear 11 Art Work
By Ballyclare High School on 18 November, 2019
Year 11 pencil tonal studies of the artist Chuck Close’s portraits.
Read ArticleBursary Award
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Congratulations to Lucy McCammond who has just been awarded a law bursary from Professor Roderick Paisley. Lucy is currently studying Law at Aberdeen University. Professor Paisley recently visited school where he was hosted by the Careers Department.
Read ArticleCardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)
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This is CRY’S raising awareness week and as a school we feel very strongly about the lack of opportunities for our young people to be screened ahead of time to prevent a sudden death. Every week at least 12 young people, apparently fit and healthy young people, die of undiagnosed heart conditions. In our eyes […]
Read ArticleTop fundraising school 2019
By Ballyclare High School on 15 November, 2019
Ballyclare High School pupils received a trophy from the NI Cancer Fund for Children for being the top fundraising school in the province in 2018-19. Last year pupils in the junior school took part in ReadOn, a sponsored reading week, and collected the magnificent total of £6500. This money is used to provide practical, […]
Read ArticleNI Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition
By Ballyclare High School on 13 November, 2019
Well done to our NI Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition team 2019. Leah McDonald and Jessie Kennedy were awarded 1st and 2nd place and Kathryn Coombs was 4th. All the best to Leah as she progresses to the NI final in February!
Read ArticleGeography fieldtrip to Italy an explosive success!
By Ballyclare High School on 12 November, 2019
A group of 25 A level pupils headed to Italy on 26th-29th October accompanied by Mr Whincup, Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Ellison. The pupils enjoyed a trek to the crater of Mt Vesuvius and explored the town of Pompeii destroyed by the eruption in AD79. They also enjoyed a drive along the Amalfi coast, stopping […]
Read ArticleScott Marshall awarded first place in NI in A Level Government and Politics by CCEA
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We are delighted to be able to announce that Scott Marshall has been awarded first place in NI in A Level Government and Politics by CCEA. Congratulations to Scott for a superb achievement. Scott is now studying Law at Durham University. We wish him all the best for the future.
Read ArticleAsda Bag Pack – Saturday 14th December
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Can you spare an hour or two between 10am and 6pm on Saturday 14th December to help bag pack in Asda. Please email Mrs Wallace on jwallace273@c2kni.net if you can volunteer your time. Pupils in Years 8-12 welcome to help if they’re accompanied by an adult; pupils in Years 13/14 able to help without adult […]
Read ArticleChristmas Trees for sale!
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In order to raise funds for sheltered bag racks in our playground, the PTAFA will have a selection of Nordman Fir Trees for sale (trees supplied by NI Farm Forestry.) Trees range from 4ft-7ft and are priced from £25-45. They are available to pre-order online until 25th November and you will receive 10% off if […]
Read ArticleGreat Opportunities at PwC
By Ballyclare High School on 11 November, 2019
Opportunities for Year 13 and 14 at PwC PwC currently have a Spring 2020 School Leaver role available for those who have already achieved their A-levels or equivalent. This role is for those who would like to join us as a trainee accountant in our Operate: Compliance Operations team in Belfast this March 2020. […]
Read ArticleUlster Schools’ Champions of Champions Badminton Tournament
By Ballyclare High School on 8 November, 2019
Ulster Schools’ Champions of Champions Badminton Tournament, National Badminton Centre, Lisburn. Ballyclare High School players competed well in singles and doubles events. Best performance was from Minor Boys doubles pair Isaac Shiels and Ryan McCauley, semi-finals.
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A volunteer firefighter originally from Ballyclare, now living in Australia, has detailed the devastating impact of the wild fires across his district. Roger Park, who has lived in Australia since 1998, defended his own home in the town land of Yowrie from the flames last week. Mr Park, who works as a zoologist at National Parks, has been in the Rural Fire Service since 2009. [ 155 more words ]
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Former Pupil News: Local firefighter helps with Australian fires - Ballyclare High School
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A volunteer firefighter originally from Ballyclare, now living in Australia, has detailed the devastating impact of the wild fires across his district. Roger Park, who has lived in Australia since 1998, defended his own home in the town land of Yowrie from the flames last week. Mr Park, who works as...4 days ago
Successful Irish Heritage Bursary Auditions at Wigmore Hall Congratulations to former pupil Ellen Mawhinney who has just won a prestigious bursary in the world of music. Bursaries with a combined value of over £10,000 were at stake when 12 very talented Irish musicians and singers met in the elegant surroundings of the Wigmore Hall in London for the annual Irish Heritage Bursary auditions. [ 59 more words ]
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Successful Irish Heritage Bursary Auditions at Wigmore Hall Congratulations to former pupil Ellen Mawhinney who has just won a prestigious bursary in the world of music. Bursaries with a combined value of over £10,000 were at stake when 12 very talented Irish musicians and singers met in the elegan...4 days ago
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Not only do we love reading at Ballyclare High School, we love reaching out to others. We are humbled to be named as the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children’s top fundraising school and wholeheartedly applaud the incredible work that they do to help young people and their families navigate a cancer diagnosis. As we embark on another Junior Read-On next week, we are honoured to continue with this and excited to experience the generosity of our school and wider community once more! #community #helpingothers #readon #nicfc #beasmallpartofsomethingbig #familymatters #bringinghope #makingroomforjoy #iampartofballyclarehigh #icanmakeadifference www.newtownabbeytoday.co.uk/news/people/ballyclare-high-crowned-top-fundraising-school-by-cancer-...
Ballyclare High crowned top fundraising school by Cancer Fund for Children
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Over the last 16 years the Ballyclare-based grammar school has taken part in Cancer Fund for Children’s ReadOn challenge, a sponsored reading event that encourages pupils to read for pleasure whilst raising vital funds to support children and young people impacted by cancer in Northern Ireland...4 days ago
Well done to Ballyclare High School pupils
Taking time during our examination period to celebrate our Cross Country senior girls team who placed first at the NEBSSA championships last term in Ballyclare Six Mile Park! Well done girls! #teamwork #beyourbest #extracurricular #opportunitytoexcel #joinin #iampartofballyclarehigh
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SCHOOLS’ CUP V LURGAN COLLEGE!!
Get out and support the girls on Saturday morning at 9:30am!
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Great support Rob Ireland
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