Shimna News

Ms Anderson, Head of Geography, writes: “Our Year 13 Geography students had a productive and enjoyable fieldwork visit to Murlough Nature Reserve yesterday, investigating vegetation succession and soil variation along a transect. After returning to school, the students collated their data and carried out soil tests. The group worked exceptionally well, making the most of the beautiful weather.” Nice to see our students returning to our roots. Murlough House hosted the first 6

Earlier today, our U14 Gaelic girls reached the Ulster semi-finals after a resounding victory over Edmund Rice College After a tight first half the teams were separated by a point at the break, with Edmund Rice College leading 1:3 to 1:2. The girls put in a fantastic turn around in the second half dominating the midfield and forward line with Issy Milligan tucking home 6 goals and a point for Shimna College. A stellar performance from Grace O'Boyle in defence kept the opposit

Find out more about the sporting achievements of one of our staff members Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/73Jx7nhfEU36DyxjgTctzl?si=Eq61THULT9OfLcin2guJWw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-3-joanne-mills/id1861795768?i=1000758228420

Many thanks to Cathy Strain from Bank of Ireland for delivering a Student Financial Wellbeing session yesterday. In a highly informative session, Year 13 students received practical advice on how to build confidence and understanding around managing finances as they prepare for life after school.

Thank you to Elayne from Relate NI for delivering sessions to our Year 10 students today on the topic of consent as a cornerstone of safe, respectful relationships in school, online and beyond. She encouraged students to question assumptions, think deeply and explore the topic with clarity and confidence creating space for honest conversations and real learning.