16/11/18

SERC are holding a Taster Day to allow those with Additional Needs to make the transition to college.

Venue: SERC Downpatrick on the 18th January 2019 from 9:30am until 12:00.

This is mostly for those with Statements of Special Educational Needs and those thinking of going to Job Club.

06/11/18

The Year 11 Prince’s Trust group decided to hold a Halloween activity afternoon for KS3 as part of their Enterprise Project unit of work. KS3 pupils participated in a range of games and events including musical chairs, pass the parcel and a fancy dress competition. There was also a tuck shop, face painting and a photo booth complete with props! The Year 11s did a fantastic job and the KS3 pupils enjoyed themselves. In the end the group managed to make £110 profit which will go towards a trip for the group and their formal in year 12.

19/10/18

Year 8 pupils participated in ‘Restart a Heart day’ on Tuesday 16th October. Restart a Heart day is an initiative developed and launched by the European Resuscitation Council to teach members of the public to help someone who has suffered from a cardiac arrest. Our school joined many people, organisations and communities across Northern Ireland. The whole year group was trained in emergency life support and now know how to administer lifesaving CPR.