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A big thank you to Nathan and the Cancer Focus NI team for visiting our Year 12 students earlier this week to raise awareness of the dangers of vaping and smoking. The session explored the realities behind the trends, challenged misconceptions and encouraged students to consider the impact how personal choices can affect health, wellbeing and learning. The message? Know the facts, think beyond the immediate appeal and make safe choices that support your health, your learning

Congratulations to Year 14 students Nicole and Oliver who have secured places on the prestigious Queen’s Senior Academy Programme at Queen’s University Belfast. The programme will give them the opportunity to experience university life, further develop their academic skills, and receive specialist tutoring and guidance over the next two years. This continues a proud tradition of Shimna students being selected for the programme. Well done to both students on their successful a

Our Geography students have just arrived back from a trip to Iceland over the half-term break. Ms Anderson, Head of Subject, writes: “Our trip began in Reykjavík, where students enjoyed an orientation coach tour with highlights including visits to the iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church, the striking Harpa Concert Hall, Höfði House and the bustling harbour area. Once we had settled into our Hotel, we ventured out on an evening dander to the city centre where we managed to track dow

A big thank you to Kevin & Paul from Translink for bringing the Safety Bus to Shimna yesterday to work with our Year 8 students. The focus was on key messages around responsible choices when travelling. Students explored how to stay safe on public transport, the impact of anti-social behaviour and vandalism, and the importance of respecting drivers and fellow passengers. They also learned about the role of CCTV and the importance of following safety guidance. A valuable and e

Kirstie Curran, Head of Literacy at Shimna, recently took part in a partnership workshop in Krakow in Poland, where teachers from across the UK and Ukraine met to establish new school partnerships centred on reading, literacy and cultural exchange. The programme, supported by the British Council, is designed to forge new friendships between young people from different countries and backgrounds. For Mrs Curran, however, the most memorable aspect of the experience was meeting U