Shimna News

Last Wednesday, our Year 13 students attended the Lecale Careers Event in Downpatrick. It was a great opportunity to explore a wide range of post-school options with employers, universities, colleges and training providers. Thank you to Stephen Glass, Lecale Coordinator, for organising this worthwhile and informative event.

Well done to the team of Shimna runners who competed in the Down Cross-Country Championships on Thursday. Competing in very challenging weather condition at the Bishops Court Racetrack in Downpatrick, our students did us proud. Particular congratulations go to the three Shimna runners who have qualified for the Ulster Championships in Mallusk: Jamie (Year 9), Jamie (Year 12) and, second in the senior race, Kari (Year 13). Year 8 student Ellie also ran very well, narrowly mi

Episode 2 of our sports podcast series is now available. Great interviews with our multi-talented Head Girl Rachel and a rising soccer star in Year 8, Noah. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LrjKSgxKurT8p6k41p1x1?si=a_aPxsVMQh-Vb4abXE3GUA Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-2/id1861795768?i=1000747998569

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

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.”