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U13 Boys’ Basketball earn debut victory
Our new U13 Basketball team performed brilliantly in their first ever game on Friday afternoon, defeating St Louis Grammar. Shimna started brightly, with Levon Foran hitting two early 3-pointers to give Shimna an early lead. Shimna stayed on top for the next two quarters, with Reece Maguire, Fionn Brown, Callum McIlmurray, Jamie Magee and Ryan McCullagh all impressing. To their credit, St. Louis did not give up the fight and roared back in the 3rd and 4th quarter to leave not


Celebrating Achievement across the College
Last week, we celebrated achievement across the College with assemblies marking the tremendous academic work, effort and milestones of students over the past term. Check out the film to see who achieved our very first Gold milestone award - a very deserving Year 13 student. Parents & carers can download the ePraise app or login at www.epraise.co.uk using the email supplied to the College. You will be able to view positive feedback giving you a clear window into your child’s


Year 13 students look to the future at Lecale careers event
Last Wednesday, our Year 13 students attended the Lecale Careers Event in Downpatrick. It was a great opportunity to explore a wide range of post-school options with employers, universities, colleges and training providers. Thank you to Stephen Glass, Lecale Coordinator, for organising this worthwhile and informative event.


Shimna students qualify for the Ulster Cross Country Championships
Well done to the team of Shimna runners who competed in the Down Cross-Country Championships on Thursday. Competing in very challenging weather condition at the Bishops C ourt Racetrack in Downpatric k, our students did us proud. Particular congratulations go to the three Shimna runners who have qualified for the Ulster Championships in Mallus k: Jamie Magee (Year 9), Jamie O’Flaherty (Year 12) and, second in the senior race, Kari Foster (Year 13). Year 8 student Ellie Mo


New Shimna Sports Podcast now available
Episode 2 of our sports podcast series is now available. Great interviews with our multi-talented Head Girl Rachel Hodge and a rising soccer star in Year 8, Noah Sloan. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LrjKSgxKurT8p6k41p1x1?si=a_aPxsVMQh-Vb4abXE3GUA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-2/id1861795768?i=1000747998569
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