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New Shimna Sports Podcast now available
Episode 2 of our sports podcast series is now available. Great interviews with our multi-talented Head Girl Rachel Hodge and a rising soccer star in Year 8, Noah Sloan. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LrjKSgxKurT8p6k41p1x1?si=a_aPxsVMQh-Vb4abXE3GUA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-2/id1861795768?i=1000747998569
Shimna Integrated College
Feb 61 min read
Shimna News - February 2026
Dear Parents & Carers, It’s been an incredibly busy and positive first half of term, with mock and public examinations, our Open Morning, Sixth Form student interviews, school trips and, despite the rotten weather, plenty of sporting and extra-curricular activity. Students and staff have earned a good break, I think! I’d like to take the opportunity to update you on a few matters. --- 1. Staff Development Day - 16 March 2026 The Department of Education has granted schools a
Shimna Integrated College
Feb 63 min read
A Level Art students engage in printmaking workshop
Mrs Skelcher, Head of Art, writes: “January may have been very grey month but a visit from artist Robert Peters added a welcome splash of colour! A Level Art students enjoyed a printmaking workshop which developed their skills in Drypoint etching and Monoprint. Sadly, we are not permitted to share current coursework outcomes but the work the students produced on the day was truly outstanding! Thanks to Robert for delivering such a valuable learning experience.”
Shimna Integrated College
Feb 51 min read
Year 9 take lessons in self-defence
A massive thank you to Master Gerald McAlister 7th degree Black Belt and his incredible team comprising Master Karl Dougherty 5th degree Black Belt, Sensei Reza Shahmohammadi 2nd degree Black Belt, Sensei Alex McCartan 1st degree Black Belt, & Sensei Anthony Dean 1st degree Black Belt from Down Community Jujitsu Club for delivering introductory self-defence lessons to our Year 9. Students were taught self-defence techniques using a ‘hands-on approach’, gaining valuable skills
Shimna Integrated College
Feb 41 min read
A Level Politics students visit Westminster
A party of 24 A Level Politics have been in London this week, finding out about the ways of Westminster and Whitehall. Highlight of the programme was attendance at Wednesday’s Prime Minister’s Questions. Interesting times to be observing the adversarial system in practice! The students have also taken part in a walking tour of Whitechapel, notorious for the Jack the Ripper murders, enjoying some down time at the theatre watching ‘Hamilton’ and lunching in China Town.
Shimna Integrated College
Feb 41 min read
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