A-Level History students recently visited Belfast where they undertook a Home Rule tour relevant to their current Year 14 unit of study. During the guided tour, students visited Clifton Street Orange Hall. Students were fascinated by the treasure trove of historical artefacts linked to the Home Rule era including original UVF guns from the period […]
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Senior SU met again today at lunch and we were delighted to welcome Steve McGall from 1st Ahoghill Youth. Steve spoke to us about ‘Barnabus the Encourager’ and inspired us to think about how we should strive to be an encourager to others in our lives through sharing, being kind and being prepared to forgive
Artist Call: A socially engaged artist is required to work with our pupils as part of the New Visions school’s programme with The MAC gallery Belfast. Click the link to find out more details of the project and the application process. Closing date is 31st October 2024. https://themaclive.com/about-us/careers/new-visions-artist-fellow
Year 8 pupils who achieved excellent scores in the Timetables Rockstars Competition were presented with certificates this morning. This was in conjunction with Maths Week Ireland. Well done to everyone who took part. #numeracyrocks
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This week, we awarded pupils in Key Stage 3 certificates for a brilliant start to the year in English. ‘Eager Eights’ were nominated by their teacher for their enthusiastic start to the year and their great work this term; Year 9 ‘Homework Heroes’ were chosen for their fantastic effort in class and at home; and
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Sixth Form students attended the PSNI Roadsafe Roadshow to receive the hard-hitting reality of a fatal road traffic collision. We hope this presentation helps our young drivers to understand the real consequences of bad driving decisions and that they stay safe on our roads.
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Year 8 pupils have been busy in Home Economics this week making refreshing strawberry and raspberry smoothies.
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Cullybackey College’s annual Prize Day returned and we were delighted to welcome parents, carers and members of the community back again this year. Well done to all the prize winners, who we are immensely proud of, and we hope you enjoy the addresses delivered as well as photos from the day, all of which follow
Y14 Art & Design students, accompanied by Mrs Andrews, visited the Braid Arts Centre to view the ‘Stitching Story: Past and Future’ exhibition. Artist Wilma Kirkpatrick provided pupils with an insight into the story of how and why each of the quilts were made. She later introduced and demonstrated a range of textile techniques that
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Three of our Year 13 students entered the Rotary Club Youth Leadership Development Competition. This event focuses on work experience, leadership, personal achievements, planning and organisation with the emphasis on the qualities needed for leadership and leadership potential. Following an interview process conducted by two local Rotarians, Charlotte Baird was announced as the winner of
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