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Latest Shimna News
German students gain prestigious Summer Camp scholarships
Three of our students have been selected to attend international summer camps in Germany this August as part of our PASCH partnership programme. Year 11 GCSE German students Noah Keown and Niamh Watson, along with Year 13 AS Level German student Emily McMullan, have each been awarded fully funded scholarships for three-week summer camps in Germany. These fantastic awards, worth approximately €4000 each, cover flights, German tuition, accommodation, meals and excursions. Noah
Curtain falls on Year 14’s last day
On a day full of laughter, friendship, shirt-signing, hugs, cake and more than a few tears, our wonderful Year 14 finished school today. Although there is still the last act of examinations to come, they can look back with pride on their time and achievements at Shimna. They are a genuinely lovely and mutually supportive year group – the Shimna ethos personified. They leave behind so many fond and happy memories, borne out in the numerus warm tributes paid by staff at lunchti
U14 Girls bounce back with IFA Football Festival
Yesterday, our U14 Girls were delighted to assist with the Irish Football Association’s UEFA Legacy 8-week Primary Schools Programme. Three local primary schools took part in the football festival held in glorious conditions in Donard Park. The all-girls programme was inspired by the upcoming UEFA U17 European Finals, which are being hosted in Northern Ireland over the coming weeks. As part of the programme, the girls also completed their Grassroots Introduction Course - a gr
Year 12 leave with style, smiles and song
Our wonderful Year 12 marked their final day in style earlier today, with well‑earned farewell event featuring speeches from Mr Pagan and Mr Mayers ( oh, and an amusing cameo from Tom Heaney Sloan ). We were also treated to a magical musical performance by Clemencia and Mollie, plus a very welcome appearance from Joris. Hallelujah, indeed.
Year 10 students enjoy taste of Spain
Ms Susay's Year 10 Spanish class are studying the topic of food. Students brought in food from home and Ángeles made a delicious tarta de la abuela (Granny's cake, a treat in Spain) and empanada (a type of ham and cheese pie). Students also sampled Spanish tortilla, olives, jamón serrano, chorizo and magdalenas.
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