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Earlier today, Sixth Form students welcomed Barbara Rooney, Coordinator and Lecturer for the Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies at SERC. Awarded by Queen's University Belfast in association with Stranmillis University College, this Foundation Degree equips students with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed to work with children aged 0-8 in primary schools and early years settings. Our students gained valuable insight into child development and t

Our Sixth Form students had the opportunity to meet representatives from a range of UK universities when the University Roadshow 2026 visited Shimna at the start of term. The event provided valuable information on courses, applications, student life, and future career pathways, helping students as they begin to consider their next steps beyond school.

This morning, we held a special get together to celebrate five members of staff, all of whom have reached 30 years of service: Joanne Anderson, Jacinta Doyle, Paddy McClean, Deborah McDowell and Grace Susay. Each of them has enriched the lives of generations of Shimna students and we are grateful for all they have contributed down the years. Long may it continue!

Welcome to Shimna Integrated College Alumni, our new online home for our former students. Shimna Alumni is the official place for sharing news, celebrating achievements and reconnecting with the College. Over the past few years, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming back many former students, for example through the Looking Ahead programme, and we look forward to opening up new opportunities in the years to come. If you have any exciting news to share, please contact Shimna Int

Fresh from their efforts at the Belfast Marathon Relay in May, a team from Shimna are now lacing up their running shoes in preparation for the Belfast Half Marathon. Katelynn, Molly, Olivia, James, Mrs Murphy and Mr Scott will take on the challenge together on Sunday 20th September. Mr Scott writes:" It's a privilege to be part of this team, sharing this experience with these four legends. We're taking this opportunity to raise money for a fantastic charity, the British Heart