Shimna News

Well done to the Shimna athletes who took part in the Down Schools Championships this week. Jamie O'Flaherty, Kari Foster, Evie Gorman and Parisa Susay-Quinn, narrowly missed out on qualification for the Ulster Championships, coming fourth in the 300m, 1500m, shot and 800m respectively. Emily McMullan and Ronan Grant finished fifth in the 800m and hammer events. Abigail Turley and Michael Murray came sixth in the discus and javelin. Our junior athletes will be competing next

Mr McDonnell, Head of Chemistry, writes: “Congratulations to Daisy Williams on her fantastic achievement in gaining a Bronze award in the RSC Chemistry Olympiad. This highly competitive challenge tests problem-solving and chemical understanding at an advanced level. A brilliant result and a testament to Daisy’s hard work and dedication to chemistry. Well done, Daisy.”

You are cordially invited to join us for our Spring Concert next Thursday evening - another opportunity to enjoy the musical talent of our students. There’s no charge for this event but click on the link if you would like to make a donation to our chosen charities https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/shimna-spring-concert

Last weekend, a group of Shimna students in Year 13 took part in a residential trip as part of Empower to Transform. This programme, organised by the YMCA in Newcastle, offers inclusive, group-based and outdoor learning opportunities for Shimna students. The group spent two nights at Carrowmena Old School House near Limavady, taking part in a range of activities, including catching some waves in a surfing session at Benone. The weekend helped to build confidence and a strong