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We are delighted to introduce our Sixth Form Peer Mentors who have volunteered for our new Literacy Support Programme. They will be paired with younger pupils who would benefit from additional reading support. Through weekly one-to-one reading sessions, our mentors will help develop reading skills, build confidence, and encourage a positive attitude towards literacy. Good timing too as we are in Reading Week.

A nice feature on our new school in the latest edition of NI Builder Magazine https://online.flippingbook.com/view/977879216/38/

Earlier this week, our Year 11 and 12 students attended an important drugs education session supported by PSNI. They heard a moving personal story from Theresa about the impact of drugs, which encouraged reflection about making good choices and keeping safe. Thersa’s powerful testimony included the line, “people don’t take drugs, drugs take people.” We are grateful to our speaker Theresa and the PSNI for helping our young people to learn about the dangers of drug taking a

Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome Claudia Cocozza, Student Recruitment Officer from UAL (University of the Arts London), who delivered an introduction to UAL for students interested in creative courses. Students learned more about studying creative subjects at university, including opportunities in art, design, media, fashion, photography and other creative disciplines. The session provided valuable insight into creative degree pathways, student life and careers within

Our Year 8 students and Maths staff enthusiastically took part in the TTRS Ireland Rocks Competition this week. Over three days, students worked hard to answer as many multiplication and division questions as possible, earning points for their form classes and competing for the top spot. Together, Year 8 answered an incredible 10,000+ questions. A huge congratulations to 8B, who took the lead and were crowned the winning form class. Special recognition also goes to our top-pe