Y11 GCSE Art & Design students were accompanied by Mrs Andrews in spending a day The MAC as part of the Schools in Residence programme, funded by the Freelands Foundation. Supporting their portfolio work, pupils explored the current exhibition ‘I See His Blood Upon The Rose’. The value of working within a gallery space and […]
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30 pupils from Cullybackey College attended the Royal Ulster Winter Fair at the Eikon Centre, Lisburn. They experienced the new technology available to farmers, watched the cattle judging and navigated around the 200 trade stands. They even spotted HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, who visited the show for the afternoon!
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Our Year 9s have progressed to the semi-final of the Mid-Antrim Cup after a fantastic 4-1 victory over Sperrin College. Played on a our recently developed home pitch, the boys put in one of the best performances in recent years, working hard for each other and playing areal passing style of football. Goals from Year
Our Year 8 team played the second round tie of their NI Cup campaign against a strong Lagan College side. Despite losing the game they demonstrated a great commitment to the cause, which will stand them in good stead moving forward. Best for the Year 8’s on the day were Izak Richmond, James Napier and
Our Under 14 and Under 16 boys finished up their Ulster Rugby HS competition group games with a double header series against Dunclug College. Two fantastic games were played out at Ballymena RFC, with Dunclug taking the bragging rights home on both occasions. The boys can hold their heads high this year, with progress being
At Cullybackey College we look forward to the end of each term as it presents us with the opportunity to reward our wonderful pupils! Well done to all pupils this term who were rewarded for exam performance, effort, their positive attitude, kindness to others and/or extra-curricular endeavour.
A-Level Art & Design students visited the Royal Ulster Academy annual exhibition at the Ulster Museum. Maggie Bowen from the RUA education team, and Mrs Andrews own school Art teacher, gave an insightful tour of the exhibition allowing all to learn so much more about the ideas behind the work and what inspired the artists. Pupils
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At Cullybackey College we seek to consistently reward our students with full attendance through our 100% club program. Each term, these students are recognised for their achievement. Pictured are students Lucy, Lily, Jessica and Annie. Today senior students who have maintained 100% attendance were rewarded to ice-cream at lunch. Well done to everyone who was
Year 13 pupils volunteered their time to help the Ballymena Rotary Club organise food donations from local schools. It was amazing to see the massive collection of food from schools and to see the fantastic effort from the local rotary club.
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Sixth form students have volunteered as Peer Mentors to KS3 pupils. The programme aims to help junior pupils learn more about topics such as bullying, and mental health. Many thanks to all Sixth form students for getting involved.