Shimna News

Great to see so many children attending our Summer Scheme this week, our first with full access to all of our new facilities – and including our newly resurfaced car park. We have been blessed with incredible weather, topping up levels of Vitamin D, and a notable array of World Cup-themed shirts. A handful of places are available for next week. Bookings can be made via the link - https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/shimna-summer-scheme

Twelve Shimna students from next year’s A Level Mathematics class went on an inspiring two-day visit to the University of Oxford Open Days last week. Staying in Keble College and Magdalen College, the students were immersed in the unique collegiate atmosphere that makes Oxford one of the most renowned universities in the world. The visit provided them with a unique opportunity to explore university life first-hand, while also helping students to consider future pathways and a

One of the standout highlights this year has been the extraordinary success of Jack, a gifted student in Year 9. He was one of 23 young artists selected from more than 600,000 participants worldwide as a Merit winner in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. In addition to receiving a cash prize of $500, Jack’s winning entry, which was chosen as Ireland’s entry, was displayed in New York at the annual “UN meets the Lions Day” in New York. We commend Jack on this unique

The last weekend of the school year saw twenty-five Year 12 students gather in Kilbroney Forest Park to begin a three-day trek through the Mournes to Shimna. Each of the four groups tackled both challenging routes and intense heat, with hydration proving crucial throughout. Groups made their way out of Kilbroney via a mix of Ulster Way sections and higher forest paths, before passing through a checkpoint at Leitrim Lodge. From there, all groups ascended over Rocky Mountain to