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Head of Maths & ICT Irene Mathieu attended the TechFirst Schools Recognition Event at Belfast Metropolitan College, where Shimna received the Gold Award. Ms Mathieu also sat on the event panel where she shared their experiences of the TechFirst programme and the positive impact it has had on student learning. The panel’s contributions were well received, with attendees commenting on how insightful and inspiring it was to hear directly from teachers about how schools benefitte

Reading Week might have drawn to a conclusion but the reading adventures don’t have to stop there. Our fantastic Library Team is ready to send you into the Halloween break with some brilliant book recommendations. Whether you’re after a spine-tingling scare, a magical escape or a page-turner you simply can’t put down, they’ve got you covered So, before you swap your school bag for a Halloween treat, take a peek at their picks and find your next great read. The Team’s Hallowee

This week, we held our first Achievement Assemblies of the year, celebrating the effort, commitment and success of our students. Congratulations to our Bronze and Silver Award recipients, Achievement Lottery winners and Year 8 students recognised for their Times Tables Rock Stars efforts! These achievements reflect hard work, progress, kindness, respect, responsibility and readiness to learn. Every milestone matters, and every student has the opportunity to shine. Parents and

Dear Parents and Carers, As we reach the half-term break, it is remarkable to consider how much good work has been completed. Then again, perhaps it's not that remarkable after all, given that this has been a typical few months at Shimna, with the extraordinary commitment of students and staff both inside and outside the classroom on display, week in, week out. Sporting seasons are now underway, the Duke of Edinburgh / President’s Award Scheme is well advanced and the Geograp

We are delighted to introduce our Sixth Form Peer Mentors who have volunteered for our new Literacy Support Programme. They will be paired with younger pupils who would benefit from additional reading support. Through weekly one-to-one reading sessions, our mentors will help develop reading skills, build confidence, and encourage a positive attitude towards literacy. Good timing too as we are in Reading Week.