Ms McShane writes: “ Congratulations to our incredible King's Trust Year 12 students for successfully running the annual  Christmas Fayre ! This achievement reflects their creativity, teamwork and entrepreneurial spirit. From conducting market research and sourcing resources to designing eye-catching activities and delivering a memorable event for our  school community. They  students  demonstrated outstanding dedication and professionalism, showcasing their ability to turn i

Mrs Mathieu writes: “Year 8 pupils showcased their digital knowledge and creativity this week in the school’s CyberFirst Online Safety Leaflet Competition, an initiative designed to promote safe and responsible online behaviour. As part of the project, students created informative, eye‑catching leaflets covering key areas of online safety. Judges praised the high standard of work, noting that many entries included exceptionally detailed information, clear guidance and thought

On Monday, Shimna runners gained some valuable experience ahead of the Down Schools’ Cross-Country Championships in January. Competing against St. Malachy’s HS and Lismore Comprehensive, stand-out performances from the Shimna team included Ellie Moore winning the Year 8 girls’ race, with Abby Scannell 8 th , Eirin Irvine Brook 9 th  and Molly O’ Connor 10 th In the Year 8 boys’ race, Darragh Scannell finishing 9 th In the Year 9 girls’ race, Talia Lennon and Sophia Campbell c

The festive spirit was alive and well at Shimna yesterday as students and staff rocked their best Christmas jumpers to celebrate the season! Thank you to everyone who made a contribution to our collection for Mourne Stimulus. We also welcomed officers from the PSNI, who delivered important advice on online safety to students in Years 8–11 - a timely reminder to stay smart and secure while enjoying the holidays.

Mrs McGlynn writes: “10C Geographers enjoyed a fantastic day at W5 on Friday, celebrating the culmination of their hard work as part of the Future Island project. This sustainability initiative, led by Ulster University, invited students to contribute creative ideas addressing global environmental challenges.” The project is showcased through a digital exhibition at W5 Belfast, highlighting innovative concepts from young people across Northern Ireland’s remote communities. Op