The Year 13 Habitat for Humanity Project continued on the last Friday before half -term and this week, with a volunteer day at the Ballymena ReStore and a workshop in Cullybackey College. At the ReStore, students got stuck in clearing shelves, cleaning, painting and building a kitchen. In the final workshop we learned about how […]
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Six 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, Beth Stewart was announced as the winner of the school
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The University Roadshow was in school on Thursday 18th October to deliver a Careers presentation about securing a place at a University. They talked about the application process, the importance of Personal Statement writing and the finances required, which was highly informative and enjoyable for our Sixth Form pupils.
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The new Year 13 students at Cullybackey College had a great time on their overnight induction trip to Jungle NI. The focus was on team work, camaraderie, and having lots of fun. The students were split into two teams and activities included Welly Ski, Frisbee Challenge, Slippy Assault Course, Stump and Sponges, Giant Sack Race,
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Sixth Form pupils were awarded certificates to celebrate their hard work and dedication to the Millennium Volunteers organisation. This valuable scheme teaches new skills, helps students meet new people and encourages a sense of community. Pupils volunteered their time to help with activities in school such as Reading Partners, participating in Open Nights and aiding in school charity fundraising events. Outside
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Sixth Form pupils at Cullybackey College proudly handed over a cheque for £3942 to Muriel Barr from the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice Ballymena Support Group on Thursday 25th January. Various fundraising activities have taken place in recent weeks with students braving the snowy elements to complete a bed push in December, participating in a sponsored
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The Year 13 Certificate of Personal Effectiveness class recently organised a fundraiser in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support as part of their course. They had fun raising money by asking people to guess the number of sweets in the jar and also ran a lolly pop pick. They would like to thank all those who
The fundraising for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice continued today, Wednesday 13th December. Sixth Form pupils provided tea, coffee and a delicious selection of festive tray bakes for staff at the College. The pupils have been working hard to raise money for such a great and worthwhile cause.
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Mr Keith Carmichael, Managing Director of the Ross Park Hotel in Kells, allowed himself to be interviewed by an enthusiastic bunch of Year 14 Business pupils from Cullybackey College! The pupils had a guided tour of the hotel and then had an opportunity to interview Mr Carmichael to learn more about the importance of providing good Customer Service.
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On Tuesday 5th December, pupils gathered in the assembly hall to hear about the important work of the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice, our school’s chosen charity this term. Miss Valerie Peacock, a Nurse Specialist with the hospice (and Miss Peacock’s twin sister!) spoke about the important work that the hospice undertakes. Sixth Form pupils in