Shimna News

Jun 22, 20231 min read

Going for Gold

And they're off! Our five Gold DoE students at the start of their 72km adventure in the wilds of Donegal...

May 22, 20231 min read

Year 10 students complete expedition training for Bronze DoE

Last week, our Year 10 Bronze Joint Award students completed their expedition training. On Tuesday Mr Mayers and Mr Dagen took groups on...

May 15, 20231 min read

Shimna alumni receive Gold DoE Awards at Buckingham Palace

Congratulations to former students Lucy and Eve Kenneally who, following the interruption caused by the pandemic, finally received their...

May 2, 20232 min read

Year 12 students battle through the fog to complete Duke of Edinburgh expedition

Well done to the twenty Year 12 students who completed their Silver expedition at the start of the Bank Holiday weekend. Taking a healthy...

Apr 23, 20231 min read

Shimna students Going for Gold

Mr Scott, leader of our Duke of Edinburgh / President’s Award Scheme writes: “Our Gold Award group, comprising Chris Barbour, Erin...