Extra-Curricular

Threading Stories: Piece by Piece programme
October 12, 2026
Extra-Curricular

This project will involve a series of workshops for Year 9 pupils focusing on topics such as identity, wellbeing, healthy relationships, diversity, leadership and peacebuilding. Each form class will attend 1 workshop from the series.

During the workshops, pupils will participate in:

  • Group discussions and creative activities
  • Textile and heritage-based learning activities
  • Opportunities to work with pupils from a partner school
  • Basic sewing activities using needles and scissors under supervision

Some pupils may also be selected as Story Weavers (Young Leaders) and will take part in additional leadership, teamwork and communication activities. This may include creating questions, written responses and short audio recordings to share with pupils from the partner school.

Photographs may be taken of pupils’ creative work and project displays for project reporting and promotional purposes. The focus will be on the work produced rather than on identifiable pupils. Any photographs taken by the school will continue to be managed in line with school policies and procedures.

If you DO NOT wish your child to take part in this programme, please click the Google Form link below and complete the exclusion request:

https://forms.gle/Pq3K1S4ykWRXZ1KT9

If we do not receive an exclusion request, your child will be included in the programme activities.

Thank you for your support.

Letter to Year 9 Threading Stories

Duke of Edinburgh Award 2026/27
October 12, 2026
Extra-Curricular

A Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Ceremony will be held on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 9:15am in the school hall.

A number of DofE Award certificates and badges will be presented during the event.

The ceremony is a celebration of the DofE Awards in the school, and we hope to have a good cross section of students, parents, teachers, and DofE representatives attending.

Please complete the google form via the link below to confirm your attendance.

https://forms.gle/8CdLcKGT3DBM4C7J7

Students are to attend in full school uniform and this function will finish at approx. 10.45am.

Tea, coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be available afterwards in the Hall.

We would like to encourage as many parents/guardians as possible to attend.

 

DofE Bronze Silver Gold Awards Ceremony November 26

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE)
May 19, 2025
Extra-Curricular, Our News Feed

Congratulations to all of our year 10 pupils, who successfully completed their 2-day DofE Bronze qualifying expedition in Gortin Glen Forest Park, this past weekend.

The Expedition phase promotes personal growth, resilience, and teamwork, offering valuable experiences that foster leadership and self-confidence.

The weather was warm and sunny and the pupils thoroughly embraced their outdoor learning experience.

A huge thanks to the staff members who helped facilitate the expedition and to Mr Gordon Aiken and Mr Charles McFarland who assessed the pupils’ navigation, teamwork and camp-craft skills.

I think everyone is looking forward to some respite from the midges and a comfy bed!

Well done to all involved.

The pupils can now look forward to continuing their DofE journey back at Lisneal College.

Check out our Facebook page for more snaps! 📷

Uniform Appeal!
May 15, 2025
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Many people have items of school uniform that they have grown out of, no longer need and are taking up room in their houses.  Instead of throwing the uniforms out, we are appealing for you to donate them to our school uniform bank, ready to be re-used by our thankful students! ♻️

The donation station will be outside the school office, where your child can drop off their donations until the end of June. 🌎  

Drop-in sessions for parents/carers to access the uniform bank will be confirmed in June.

Thank you so much to everyone who helps with the programme, it has been a huge success over the past few years and many students have made use of your kind donations! 😊 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE)
May 6, 2025
Extra-Curricular, Our News Feed
Congratulations to all of our Year 11 students, who successfully completed their 3-day DofE Silver practice expedition in the Sperrins over the weekend.
The expedition aim was to document man’s effect on the environment, and our students thoroughly embraced their learning experience.
A huge thanks to the staff members who helped facilitate the expedition. The students now look forward to continuing their DofE journey at Lisneal College.

Check out our school Facebook page for more pictures of the Silver Expedition. 📷

U12 Northern Ireland Cup Final 🏆
April 14, 2025
Extra-Curricular, Sports

Lisneal College vs St. Columb’s College

Wednesday 9th April

 

Despite it not being our day, we are so proud of our U12 team! ⚽️💙
Lisneal College were defeated in the U12 N.I. Schools Cup. The match result ended up 3-0 to St. Columb’s College.
Firstly, a massive well done to St. Columb’s College for securing 3 in a row. A fantastic team, and a team we look forward to competing against in years to come! ⚽
To our boys. Your resilience and hard work throughout this cup run has been nothing but special. Beating a number of giant footballing schools across Northern Ireland is an amazing achievement. Despite playing well, it just didn’t go our way. Keep the heads up and we push on. Keep working hard with your local clubs and we are confident we will reach another N.I. Cup Final in years to come.
To all the pupils, staff and families attending the final, and to everyone who watched the match online. Thank you for your support all year. The atmosphere was fantastic, supporting the boys right up to the final whistle. Many thanks to Maiden City Soccer for providing a stream to the match.
To Coleraine Football Club. Many thanks for hosting this prestigious event today. Facilities were fantastic and staff really welcoming. Thank you!
Finally to all local clubs. Many thanks for everything you do with player development. Today was a special moment seeing both schools from the city in a cup final. We can all agree that football in the North West is on the way up.
Our boys will bounce back and we hope to see everyone again at the next N.I. Cup Final when we reach it!
Check out our social media pages for more photos!

World Poetry Day
March 27, 2025
Extra-Curricular, Learning and Teaching
On World Poetry Day, Friday 21st March, Mrs. Miller was delighted to accompany three of our fabulous pupils to the awards ceremony for the Foyle Schools Poetry competition which was held this morning. These three superstars are now published poets and have their poems published in this year’s edition of Rhyme & Reason. 🖋
A special mention needs to go to English Literature student, Matthew who won first prize in the KS4 category, an amazing achievement and very well deserved. Well done to Hannah and Josephine who were awarded second and third prizes in their Key Stages. 👏
The English Department continues to thrive with such superb creativity and imagination amongst our

pupils.

Battle of the Bands!
March 27, 2025
Extra-Curricular, Our News Feed
Last Friday, our talented Year 10 pupils took to the stage for an electrifying Battle of the Bands! After weeks of dedicated practice, they delivered fantastic performances of classics like Don’t Stop Believin’, Achy Breaky Heart, and Stand By Me.
Every pupil played a vital role. Whether singing, playing keyboard, drums, or bass to name but a few instruments – and their hard work truly paid off.
Thank you to Mrs. Flanagan, Miss Goodman, and Mr. Coyle for their support in making this event such a success.
Congratulations to our winning group who performed Chasing Cars with vocalists Maisie and Lexi and to our runner up group, 10O who performed Achy Breaky Heart.🏆
Well done, Year 10! 👏🎸

Exodus Team 2025
March 12, 2025
Extra-Curricular

Introducing Lisneal’s 2025 Exodus Team!

In August, eleven of our Year 11 and 12 pupils are heading off on an adventure to Hungary. 🇭🇺

Led by Jack McHendry (Exodus) and Miss Smallwoods, these pupils are committed to meeting weekly as part of their ‘Explore’ team. For 16 weeks, they will be planning and preparing for their summer placement alongside exploring the Christian faith. 
When in Hungary, the team will partner with a local church and help to lead kids clubs, play sports and teach English to the young people there. This is a fantastic opportunity and we are excited to follow the journey these young people are embarking on.