Pupil Opportunity
By Ballyclare High School on 5 February, 2021
BHS A Level Government and Politics pupils were invited to participate in a live online Q and A with the First Minister and Deputy First Minister this week. The pupils submitted questions and Adrianne Moore in Year 13 was selected to ask her question to the FM and DFM during the event. Gary Middletion, Ms […]
Read ArticleFormer Pupil Success
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Congratulations to former pupil Lia McKenzie who has been celebrated by Ulster Rugby on her volunteering role. She has played regularly in Tag Rugby and when she played rugby at school coach Mr McKeever states ‘ she was a joy to work with and I am delighted to see she has stayed in the game […]
Read ArticleFormer Staff Success
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It is pleasing to note the success and journey of former member of staff Dan Soper through Ulster and Irish Rugby. His impact at this school on our pupils was immense. Well done Sops! He will step up from the role of skills coach to assistant coach at Ulster next season with Dan McFarland stating […]
Read ArticleDisruption to SIMS Parent App service
By Ballyclare High School on 4 February, 2021
We’ve just heard from C2k/SIMS that there is a problem logging on to the Apple phone app for the Parent App. It only happens on some devices, it may be ones that have been updated with Apple’s iOS update from last week. They should fix it in the next few days but parents are advised […]
Read ArticleYear 10 Challenge
By Ballyclare High School on 1 February, 2021
Mrs Kent and Year 10 tutors have been working with their year group to ensure there is plenty of activity going on. This week’s challenge was to get some exercise completed in the fresh air and there was a huge participation rate in this challenge. Here are some of the fantastic photos from the 160 […]
Read Article‘Express Yourself!’ Children’s Mental Health Week 1st-7th February
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We realise just how important mental health is for pupils. staff and parents. So as part of Mental Health Week there will be guidance and help afforded to our pupils as part of our own bespoke programme ‘Be Mind Kind’. Information will be sent tomorrow to all pupils via google classrooms and parents via ParentApp. […]
Read ArticleComputer and iPad Recycling Scheme
By Ballyclare High School on 29 January, 2021
We are pleased to announce the continuation of our computer recycling scheme at Ballyclare High School for 2021. Over the past few years we have had an amazing response, thank you, and our pupils have benefited from up-cycled machines that they can use in school and at home for their studies. In the current climate […]
Read ArticleYear 9 Healthy Eating Challenge
By Ballyclare High School on 28 January, 2021
Year 9 pupils have being working on creating the ultimate tasty but health burger. Hope you agree with us they have done a great job.
Read ArticleYear 8 Cooking at home
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This week Year 8 have been getting creative making baked potato faces. Well done everyone lots of fantastic creations.
Read ArticlePupil Success
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Congratulations to Daisy Johnston who has won through to the final of the ‘Harbour Unplugged’ songwriting competition. She has performed and posted a lockdown livestream on Instagram for Harbour Unplugged in May and through this performance was encouraged to enter the competition. The process of selection commenced a few months ago and Daisy was […]
Read ArticleFighting Words Northern Ireland Creative Writing Workshop
By Ballyclare High School on 25 January, 2021
Ballyclare High Year 9 Writers Year 9 pupils participated in a fantastic on-line creative writing workshop on Friday afternoon with Fighting Words Northern Ireland. Twenty pupils from 9L worked together for two-hours to create a story which they then developed in break-out rooms, assisted by the Fighting Words Volunteers. The class discussed various approaches […]
Read ArticleSchools Connected Team
By Ballyclare High School on 20 January, 2021
Thank you to the Schools Connected Team for the issue and safe delivery of the 50 SIM cards to our school. We will be able to provide invaluable support to children who need such access more than ever now during this period of lockdown; very much appreciated indeed!
Read ArticleFormer Pupil Honoured
By Ballyclare High School on 13 January, 2021
The Queen’s New Year Honours 2021 Congratulations to former pupil, Paul Terrington who has been awarded a CBE (Commanders of the Order of the British Empire) for services to the economy. Paul is PwC UK Head of Consulting, and a member of PwC’s UK Management Board. He was Regional Chairman of PwC in Northern […]
Read ArticleBoard of Governor Honoured
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The Queen’s New Year Honours 2021 Congratulations to current Board of Governor member Alistair McGowan who has been awarded the MBE (Members of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to sport and reconciliation. Alistair is involved with the Newforge Community Development Trust, is CEO of the Newforge Sports Complex and spent […]
Read ArticleHow to change your password.
By Ballyclare High School on 11 January, 2021
C2k passwords expire 120 days after they were last reset. You can reset yours using this form: https://services.c2kni.net/ums Remember: You must know your old password It must be at least 8 characters long It must be at least one character different from all your old passwords It must not have been […]
Read ArticleA message from the Principal
By Ballyclare High School on 1 January, 2021
Information about the return to school has been emailed to parents.
Read ArticleYear 13 Marketing Challenge
By Ballyclare High School on 18 December, 2020
Each group had to design and create their own board game, create a PowerPoint presentation linking to the marketing mix. They then presented these games to a panel of judges.
Read ArticleCarol Service
By Ballyclare High School on 17 December, 2020
Christmas is not Christmas without our annual Carol Service. So we have put together some past performances with some current ones to recreate that feeling. You can find this on our website home page and we hope you enjoy! We wish you all a safe and happy Christmas.
Read ArticleFestive Giving
By Ballyclare High School on 16 December, 2020
Thank you to all pupils and parents who were involved in putting together fantastic food hampers and in showing such thoughtfulness for others at this time of year. The hampers will be delivered to needy families in the Ballyclare area by the local Foodbank based at Ballyclare Presbyterian Church. The winners of the ‘Best […]
Read ArticleInescapable Reading Culture: Aiken races ahead!
By Ballyclare High School on 15 December, 2020
Molly Steen 8L pushes Aiken into the lead by being the first pupil to complete her Starbooks loyalty card. Well done Molly!
Read ArticleWinter 2021 Examination Timetables
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Year 8-11 Winter 2021 exam timetable to be confirmed Year 12 Winter 2021 exam timetable Year 13 Winter 2021 exam timetable Year 14 Winter 2021 exam timetable
Read ArticleMusic Success at Ballyclare High
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Ballyclare High School instrumentalists Amy Blackbourne, Sebastian Kidd and Emily Shiels have been selected from applicants from across the UK as members of the National Youth Concert Band for 2021. The three pupils submitted audition videos in the autumn and just received their fantastic news in time for Christmas. All 3 young musicians are […]
Read ArticleSupport for Children’s Hospice
By Ballyclare High School on 14 December, 2020
Well done to our Year 10 Health Related Fitness group who decided to have some fun at an 80’s Disco Fitness Session and donate some money to the Children’s Hospice. A lovely gesture of thoughtfulness and giving at this time.
Read ArticleYear 8 Rugby
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Well done to our Year 8 rugby players since starting at Ballyclare High School. See some snaps of each class and their winners of “Most Improved” since starting at School and each winner was voted by their classmates.
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In March 2020, when Covid-19 infection rates were rising dramatically in Europe, the number of infections in many low- and medium-income countries remained low. However, it was predicted that towards the summer these rates would start to increase. This was especially worrying due to the low number of ventilators available in the developing world. In response a team at Cambridge University lead by Gonville and Caius College set out to produce a low-cost medical ventilator that could be used to save lives in low and middle-income countries such as those in Africa.....
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Past Pupil Success - Aaron Fleming - Ballyclare High School
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In March 2020, when Covid-19 infection rates were rising dramatically in Europe, the number of infections in many low- and medium-income countries remained low. However, it was predicted that towards the summer these rates would start to increase. This was especially worrying due to the low number o...6 days ago
Catch tonight’s BBC documentary featuring past pupil Kristyn Getty and her family. This Easter sees the 20th anniversary of the release of In Christ Alone, Keith Getty’s most famous hymn- sung by over 100 million people annually across the globe. He and his wife Kristyn’s mission is to spread the word of God through song and their performance venues (pre-pandemic) have included the Royal Albert Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. We’re excited for the opportunity to catch up with everything that Kristyn has been doing and take time to reflect on their message of hope over this Easter period. 💖☀️🎶 #pastpupilshoutout #easter2021 #iampartofballyclarehigh
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BBC One - At Home with the Gettys
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Inside the world of Keith and Kristyn Getty, a modern hymn-writing duo with global success2 weeks ago
AQE Update 23 March 2021:
“The Board of AQE understands the need for certainty for pupils, parents and schools in relation to arrangements for the 2021-22 academic year. As ever, we will be guided by the NI Executive’s guidance regarding the Covid-19 restrictions as the health and well-being of the children remain our primary concerns. The Board has been working with the relevant individuals and bodies to plan for the next assessment and hopes to be in a position to provide definitive information on the holding of its three-paper assessment by the end of April 2021.”
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Here we are at last! Well done to all our pupils and staff for everything that you have achieved in this challenging term! Whether it's movies, hillwalking, books or baking, we wish you all a safe and happy Easter break. Perhaps Y9/10 will inspire you with their Fair Trade chocolate creations. Don't miss our joy bringers at the end! Happy Easter. #easterholidays #WEDDIDIT #rest #familyfoodfun #iampartofballyclarehigh
3 weeks ago
We are constantly being blown away by the work that our pupils have been completing during lockdown. Lucas in Y8 has wowed us all with his incredibly detailed scale model of a motte and bailey castle! From palisade to the drawbridge, his level of accuracy is superb! Lucas- you are a #lockdownlegend 🎉🌟🏰👏🏻🎊 #bhshistory #creativity #imagination #enthusiasm #iampartofballyclarehigh
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