Shimna News

Great to finally take possession of our new Sports Hall today. Key Stage 3 students were the first in, playing football and basketball over the lunch break. The first PE lessons in our fantastic new facility will take place tomorrow.

Earlier today, our U14 Gaelic girls reached the Ulster semi-finals after a resounding victory over Edmund Rice College After a tight first half the teams were separated by a point at the break, with Edmund Rice College leading 1:3 to 1:2. The girls put in a fantastic turn around in the second half dominating the midfield and forward line with Issy Milligan tucking home 6 goals and a point for Shimna College. A stellar performance from Grace O'Boyle in defence kept the opposit

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Last Thursday, our Senior Netballers played a competitive match today against a strong Regent House team, eventually going down 26-19. This was an achievement in itself as many of the girls are in the Intermediate team playing at a senior level. The attacking players were ably led by Mila Astruc-Kidd, who along with Parisa Susay-Quinn and Bridie Gribben, provided the shooters, Hope Sherlock, Lucy Mc Grady and Anna Stannett, with excellent scoring opportunities. The defensive

Our U14 Girls Gaelic team made the short trip to Bryansford GAC to face off against St. Colman's, Ballynahinch in their Ulster LGFA Championship game. While both teams were guaranteed quarter final places, top spot in the group was at place. The game started with both schools going back and forth for the first 5 minutes with Evie Sloan and Katie Shiells the scorers for Shimna. Shimna then burst into gear and two quick goals from Robyn Rick gave Shimna a commanding lead. Shimn