Shimna News

Ms Anderson, Head of Geography, writes: “Our Year 13 Geography students had a productive and enjoyable fieldwork visit to Murlough Nature Reserve yesterday, investigating vegetation succession and soil variation along a transect. After returning to school, the students collated their data and carried out soil tests. The group worked exceptionally well, making the most of the beautiful weather.” Nice to see our students returning to our roots. Murlough House hosted the first 6

Many thanks to Cathy Strain from Bank of Ireland for delivering a Student Financial Wellbeing session yesterday. In a highly informative session, Year 13 students received practical advice on how to build confidence and understanding around managing finances as they prepare for life after school.

Thank you to Elayne from Relate NI for delivering sessions to our Year 10 students today on the topic of consent as a cornerstone of safe, respectful relationships in school, online and beyond. She encouraged students to question assumptions, think deeply and explore the topic with clarity and confidence creating space for honest conversations and real learning.

Ms Murphy, Head of Home Economics, writes: “Home Economics students enjoyed a series of informative cookery demonstrations led by Patricia McClean from the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC). These sessions played an important role in supporting students’ learning, helping them understand where food comes from and the processes that ensure quality, safety and sustainability across the meat industry.” “Patricia prepared a range of dishes using high‑quality, locally sourced in

Ms O’Neill writes: “Congratulations to our Year 11 group for their performance in the King’s Trust Enterprise final. They put forward their fund-raising project for MyMy, the community based mental health and well-being charity. This is the first occasion a County Down school has made it to the final. The Shimna team delivered their presentation with confidence, displaying professionalism and knowledge of The Marketing Mix to include promotion, pricing strategies and costings