Shimna News

This week, our Sixth Form students interested in studying medicine met with student doctor Chloe McCaughey as part of the In2MedSchool’s School Engagement Programme (SEP). Chloe, who volunteers with this UK‑wide widening‑participation charity, spoke about: the realities of life as a medical student the pathway into medicine, including applications and entry requirements the value of 1:1 mentoring, UCAT preparation and mock interview support the importance of widening access f

After the heartbreaking loss of her father, Keith, Year 13 student Daisy took part in Cancer Fund for Children’s Say My Name programme - a space designed to help young people process grief and navigate the difficult journey that follows the death of a parent. Through this support, Daisy not only found comfort but also formed lifelong friendships with others who truly understand her experience. Yesterday, Daisy spoke at an event in Daisy Lodge, offering her personal insight in

A new activity this year is the Sixth Form Debate Club. Founded by a group of students in Year 13, it meets after school on Thursdays in Mr Smyth’s classroom. The club explores a different topical issue each week. This week, attendees explored political, social and ethical perspectives around the motion “referendums do more harm than good.”

Earlier today, it was our pleasure to present a cheque for £1,312.05 to Sarah-Jane Campbell and Chris Smith from The Well. Last November, fourteen of our Year 11 boys made the most of our new fitness suite facilities and took on an impressive challenge: cycling 157.32 km in just over 6 hours - the equivalent of travelling from Shimna to Dublin! The money will help to support this important local charity - https://www.thewellhub.net/

Well done to Aoife Grant and Eve Mc Namara who enjoyed a very successful weekend at the NI Indoor Athletics Championships. Aoife finished second in the U16 1500m race walk and Eve was third in the U16 girls’ long jump. Eve narrowly missed out on a place in the final of the 200m. Both girls now go on to represent Northern Ireland in the National Indoor Championships in Athlone at the end of March.