Shimna News

On Tuesday and Wednesday evening, we celebrated the achievements of Shimna students over the past year. As usual, our annual celebrations were wonderful events, full of stories, music, poetry, plenty of laughter and a few tears. It was our pleasure to present a number of special awards for exceptional achievement. Sports Players of the Year Senior Boys: Conall King Senior Girls: Kari Foster Junior Boys: Fahlin Murphy-McKibbin Junior Girls: Aoife Grant Derek Bailey Cup for R

Ms Kelly, Head of Year 8, writes: “What a fantastic day our Year 8 students had at Airtastic - filled with bowling strikes, escape room challenges and plenty of laughter! From solving puzzles in the Challenge Escape Rooms to showing off their skills on the bowling lanes, everyone brought their A-game. We wrapped up the fun with delicious pizza and slushie treats - the perfect way to celebrate teamwork and friendship. A huge thank you to all the staff who helped make the day s

Ms Mathieu, Head of Maths & ICT writes: “Shimna was proud to welcome Sara Lyons from CyberFirst Schools to celebrate a major milestone: the presentation of the CyberFirst School Silver Certificate, recognising the school’s growing commitment to cyber education and digital safety. The day began with Year 13 students taking part in an engaging bursary information session, where they explored exciting opportunities in digital technology and further education. Additional students

Mr McKibbin writes: “On Tuesday, Shimna girls part in the Ulster Under-16 Blitz. The first game against St Patrick’s Academy Lisburn started well, with early scores coming from Abigail Turley, Isabella Milligan and Evie Sloan. Maintaining a high level of intensity and strong work rate, we led by 10 points at half time. With the defence remaining solid, we controlled the second half and secured a comfortable victory. Up against a very strong St Colm’s High School team in the s

Well done to our Year 11 students who have now completed the day two of their GCSE Hillwalking practical. This was due to happen last...