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Our Geography students have just arrived back from a trip to Iceland over the half-term break. Ms Anderson, Head of Subject, writes: “Our trip began in Reykjavík, where students enjoyed an orientation coach tour with highlights including visits to the iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church, the striking Harpa Concert Hall, Höfði House and the bustling harbour area. Once we had settled into our Hotel, we ventured out on an evening dander to the city centre where we managed to track dow

A big thank you to Kevin & Paul from Translink for bringing the Safety Bus to Shimna yesterday to work with our Year 8 students. The focus was on key messages around responsible choices when travelling. Students explored how to stay safe on public transport, the impact of anti-social behaviour and vandalism, and the importance of respecting drivers and fellow passengers. They also learned about the role of CCTV and the importance of following safety guidance. A valuable and e

Kirstie Curran, Head of Literacy at Shimna, recently took part in a partnership workshop in Krakow in Poland, where teachers from across the UK and Ukraine met to establish new school partnerships centred on reading, literacy and cultural exchange. The programme, supported by the British Council, is designed to forge new friendships between young people from different countries and backgrounds. For Mrs Curran, however, the most memorable aspect of the experience was meeting U

On Thursday, six of our KS3 students travelled to Grosvenor Grammar School, Belfast, to compete in the Belfast Post-Primary Regional Table Tennis Tournament. Representing Shimna were Year 8 student Gabriel, Year 9 students Reece and Darragh, and Year 10 students Leon, Robbie and Lukas. The boys performed exceptionally well throughout the day, competing with great determination and skill. Gabriel, Leon, Robbie, Lukas and Darragh all progressed to the Shield and Cup competition

Head of Maths & ICT Irene Mathieu attended the TechFirst Schools Recognition Event at Belfast Metropolitan College, where Shimna received the Gold Award. Ms Mathieu also sat on the event panel where she shared their experiences of the TechFirst programme and the positive impact it has had on student learning. The panel’s contributions were well received, with attendees commenting on how insightful and inspiring it was to hear directly from teachers about how schools benefitte