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Stay connected with the Ballyclare High School alumni community through our live social media feed, where you can see the latest Facebook posts and updates from our alumni network. This space highlights the achievements, milestones, and stories of alumni across a wide range of careers and locations, and we are immensely proud of everything they continue to accomplish.
🎶Whether it was the comic operas of Gilbert & Sullivan, music theatre classics or more contemporary musicals, we all have memories of that special time of year in the school calendar.
🎷Instruments booming through the corridors during rehearsal and the excitement when the big opening night arrived!
❤️What was your favourite?
🎤Join us this year for Sister Act, you won’t be disappointed!!!
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Sending our warmest congratulations to BHS alumnus James Hagan, who has received the Freedom of the City of London, recognising almost four decades of contribution to business, regeneration and communities across Northern Ireland.
A very special milestone & honour for James & his family.
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of former member of staff, Mrs Margaret McKeown.
Margaret joined the staff of Ballyclare High School in December 1984, following her studies at the University of Ulster at Coleraine as a mature student. Over the many years that followed, she made an enormous contribution to the life of our school.
As a teacher of Chemistry and Biology, Margaret brought enthusiasm, expertise and high standards to her teaching. She taught O Level and GCSE Chemistry and Biology, as well as A Level Chemistry, inspiring generations of pupils and supporting them with her caring and sympathetic approach.
Margaret was also deeply involved in the wider life of the school. For many years, she played an active role in Scripture Union, including accompanying pupils on weekend trips, and she was instrumental in the development of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Ballyclare High. From the early days of the scheme, she played a leading role in its organisation and administration, contributing greatly to the excellent reputation the school developed within the DofE community.
In 2000, Margaret took on the role of Assistant Head of Year for our incoming Year 8 pupils. Drawing on her own experience as a mother, she provided a caring and understanding presence for many young people as they settled into secondary school, helping them through difficulties and always offering a sympathetic ear.
Margaret was equally cherished by her colleagues. Within the Chemistry Department, she was affectionately described as a ‘mother hen’, always ready with a kind word, practical support and encouragement when it was needed most.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband, James, and her children, Mark, Elaine and Jonny, and their families, at this very sad time.
Margaret gave so much to Ballyclare High School over more than two decades of dedicated service. She will be remembered with great affection by the many pupils, colleagues and families whose lives she touched.
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Last night was a fantastic night for past pupil Jack Patterson, who scored two goals for Northern Ireland U21s in their 4–0 win over Malta!
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This September, we shine our Alumni Spotlight on Emma Matebalavu.
It was a pleasure to welcome past pupil Emma back to Ballyclare High School as our Guest Speaker on Prize Night last week.
Emma shared her connection to the school and spoke about why she continues to give back. As both a Donor and a Founding Trustee of the Ballyclare High School Foundation, she is helping to create opportunities for the pupils following in her footsteps.
Thank you, Emma, for sharing your story and for your continued commitment to the BHS community.
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We are delighted to share that Ballyclare High School has been highly commended in the Wellbeing at Work Award, sponsored by Larne Port, at the 2026 Responsible Business Awards Northern Ireland.
The award recognises organisations that demonstrate how they inspire and support their employees to prioritise their health and wellbeing and embrace positive lifestyle choices.
We are incredibly proud of the culture of care we continue to build at Ballyclare High, supporting the wellbeing of our staff and making our school a caring, supportive and positive place to work. This recognition is a wonderful reflection of the commitment of our whole school community!
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Our Annual Distribution of Prizes took place last night, bringing together pupils, parents and staff to celebrate the achievements of our pupils across academic, sporting, musical and extra-curricular life.
We were delighted to welcome back proud alumna and Ballyclare High School Foundation Trustee, Mrs Emma Matebalavue, as our guest speaker. Now a Partner and Head of Global Financial Markets at Clifford Chance, Emma reflected warmly on her time at Ballyclare High and the people who have inspired and shaped her throughout her life.
Her words encouraged our pupils to recognise the influence others can have on their journey, to make the most of the opportunities around them and, above all, to have courage and be kind.
Thank you, Emma, for sharing your experiences, wisdom and encouragement with us, and for your continued connection with Ballyclare High.
📸 More pictures to follow!
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We are delighted to share that we have not one, but two alumnae announced as 2026 Belfast International Homecoming Ambassador Medal Recipients.
The Belfast International Homecoming is an opportunity to renew contact with the Diaspora and to show off the many opportunities - across commerce, culture, academia and community - which await in Belfast. It also gives Belfast a chance to recognise those international champions of Belfast with our Belfast Ambassador Medal.
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We are delighted to announce that Ballyclare High School has been reaccredited with the British Council International School Award for the 🌟 N I N T H 🌟 consecutive time, securing the award for 2026–29.
The British Council recognised our “deeply embedded international ethos”, highlighting our long-standing international partnerships, collaborative activities, commitment to language learning and focus on global citizenship 🌎
A huge congratulations to everyone involved in making international learning such an important part of life at Ballyclare High 👏
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Today’s announcement by the Minister for Education marks an exciting moment for our school community, as our long-held ambition for a new school build moves forward once again, with the planning and design process commencing immediately.
Principal Dr Michelle Rainey said:
“As Principal, I am thrilled by the Minister’s announcement of a new school build. This is a significant milestone for our school community and the culmination of considerable work and determination to shape the conversations around the future of education provision in Ballyclare.
Through the Minister’s foresight, a long-held ambition is now moving towards becoming a reality! His announcement heralds much-needed new accommodation for our pupils, and the commitment to new accommodation across a number of local schools undoubtedly affords a golden opportunity to provide top-quality educational provision in Ballyclare that will serve many generations of pupils to come.
While we look firmly to the future with great excitement for what’s to come, we remain equally ambitious for the pupils in front of us today. We are committed to ensuring that our current pupils benefit from the very best environment possible, with continued investment in our existing facilities reflecting the high expectations and ambitions we have for each and every one of our young people.”
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📣Calling All Ballyclare High Rugby Alumni 📣
This October, Ballyclare High Rugby heads to London and we're inviting former players and supporters to join us at Hazelwood Stadium.
Come and support our Year 10 and Medallion teams, reconnect with old teammates and help inspire the next generation of Ballyclare High rugby players.
📍Hazelwood Stadium
🗓️Friday 2nd October 2026
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Dublin Calling!
We are hoping to connect with Ballyclare High School alumni living or working in Dublin and the surrounding area.
Would you be interested in getting together with fellow BHS alumni for an informal Dublin gathering? Following on from the success of our London event earlier this year, it would be a chance to reconnect, make new connections and strengthen our alumni community beyond Northern Ireland.
If you’re Dublin-based, or know a former pupil who is, please tag them, share this post and help us spread the word.
To register your interest, contact sandara@ballyclarehighfoundation.co.uk.
We’d love to hear from you!
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The results are in and we couldn’t be more delighted for everyone!
Dr Michelle Rainey commented: “Results Day is about celebrating the individual achievements of our pupils. Every result represents an investment of hard work, perseverance and ambition, and I am incredibly proud of the way our pupils have supported each other throughout sixth form.
Huge congratulations to the latest additions to our alumni family!
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🌟 AUGUST ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 🌟
🎹This month, our Ballyclare High School Alumni Spotlight shines on the wonderfully talented Janine Kinnear, whose musical gift captured the attention of audiences following her appearance on Channel 4’s The Piano.
🎬Janine’s performance introduced viewers across the UK to her remarkable talent and her passion for music – a passion whose foundations were strengthened during her years at Ballyclare High School.
🎼Looking back, Janine credits the school with playing an important part in developing and encouraging her musical abilities, giving her opportunities to learn, perform and grow in confidence.
❤️Her journey is a wonderful reminder of the lasting influence that great teachers, encouragement and opportunities at school can have, sometimes helping to nurture talents that will one day be shared with an audience of millions. From the music rooms of Ballyclare High School to the national stage, Janine’s story is one we are delighted to celebrate.
👏 Congratulations Janine, the Ballyclare High School alumni community is incredibly proud of you.
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We are delighted to share a video taken on the evening of our BHS Alumni Business Network launch in Stormont last month.
It really captures both the launch event itself and how alumni regard the development of this new network.
If you are BHS alumni and in business or professional services, you can register your interest here for future events: forms.gle/cPLQgmFvEkXTXSYSA
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Congratulations to Year 13 pupils Jasmine, Juliette, Daniel, Isla and Katie, who performed with the National Youth Choir Northern Ireland - NYCNI at last Friday’s concert in Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, following an intensive residential week of rehearsals and vocal coaching.
We were also proud to see Ballyclare High School Alumni Ellen Mawhinney return as the choir’s Soprano Sectional Coach!
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What a talented lot our BHS alumni are!!!! 🎉
Past pupil Janine Kinnear is not only a whole time firefighter based in Glengormley, but also one of the pianists on The Piano tomorrow night!!! 🎹
We are so proud of Janine, who gets to showcase her lifelong love of music, which she says was nurtured in BHS. 🎶
Sending you all best wishes Janine, what an achievement.
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Great to see past pupil Rosie Hanley in the newest edition of Grazia magazine.
Rosie is the Brand Director at John Lewis & Partners and is responsible for all branding, having blazed the trail in the industry with those heartwarming Christmas ads.
If you’re interested in that fab skirt, too late, sold out in all sizes! The power of marketing working at its finest!
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Congratulations to former Head Girl Felicity McConnell, a member of the 4+ crew from Queen's University Belfast Ladies Boat Club (QUBLBC). The team lifted the Frank v Harry Cup, a first for the club, at the prestigious Henley Regatta.
Felicity hopes the team can build on this success when they compete in Croatia and we wish her and her teammates ongoing success.
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It is with great sadness that we learned of the tragic passing of Jamie, the son of our Governor, Mr Alan Fleming.
On behalf of our entire school community, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Alan and the entire Fleming family at this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. ... See MoreSee Less
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⚽️🌎⚽️This month, with the world's attention firmly on the World Cup, we're shining our BHS Alumni Spotlight on alumna Regan McFarland.
⚽️🌎⚽️ Regan is part of the team at the NI Football League, helping to promote and develop football across Northern Ireland. Regan's journey is a great example of the diverse career paths our alumni pursue, demonstrating that success in sport extends far beyond the pitch.
⚽️🌎⚽️ We are proud to celebrate Regan's achievements and look forward to following her continued career.
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