Shimna News

Next week will see the launch of a new extra-curricular activity Deep Thinking Club. It’ll run on Thursdays after school ( 3.40 - 4.30 pm ) and is open to students in all year groups. It’s an opportunity to learn about ideas not necessarily covered in the curriculum. Each session will be introduce a new topic, covering a wide range of subjects. The programme includes sessions on law, material science and happiness. In our first meeting we’ll be looking at philosophy, includin

Ms Harrison writes: “A big thank you to the thirty-three Year 13 students who have now completed their Peer Mentoring training. The programme gives Sixth Form students the opportunity to play a responsible role in the school community and ensures that our younger students are secure in the knowledge that there are always older pupils available and willing to help them. Peer Mentors visit a variety of lessons, enabling them to get to know the students and support them with the

Ms Poland writes: “We were delighted to welcome Jonathan Holland from Ulster University to speak with our Sixth Form students today. Jonathan gave an engaging and informative presentation about university life, future study options, and the exciting opportunities available at Ulster. Our students gained valuable insight into choosing courses, preparing for university, and making the most of their time in Higher Education.” “A big thank you to Jonathan for taking the time to v

The inimitable Mr Scott writes: “ Last week , 22 of our finest Bronze DoE adventurers swapped WiFi for wildflowers and took on the great outdoors. With two groups setting off from Clough and two from Shimna, all roads (eventually) led to Tollymore , just in time for sunset and some Autumn campsite vibes. Our campsite highlights included: A gourmet fillet steak dinner cooked on a Trangia by Maura, Lucy & Mollie (without a super noodle in sight!) Campfire tunes courtesy of Mila

A big thank you to Kevin and the Translink team for providing an insightful and informative talk for our Year 8s yesterday, highlighting safety issues associated with the use of public transport. The Safety Bus visit supports the transition to public transport and plays a vital role in educating students, including safety features on buses, the importance of wearing available seatbelts and on-board CCTV. Students also learnt about the importance of showing respect and the det