This year, we will be introducing a Summer uniform for our boys. After consultation with the Student Council, it has been agreed that boys will be permitted to wear a white polo shirt with no tie. These must be plain and non-branded.
Summer uniform for both boys and girls (Summer blouse) can be worn from 1st April 2025.
Please see the letter sent to parents and carers for more information:
Over the past few weeks, our talented and empowered drama students have been working alongside FUSE Arts and Unison to create a powerful performance in celebration of International Women’s Day.
They took to the stage at The Guildhall, delivering an electrifying and thought-provoking piece that left the audience in awe. Their message of strength, confidence, and using your voice earned them a standing ovation!
To top it off, they had the opportunity to speak with the Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District about the importance of being a woman in leadership.
Well done, ladies!
Happy International Women’s Day to each of our wonderful young women and staff at Lisneal College.
“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”
On 22nd February, Year 10 pupils attended The Foyle Science Showcase which was an engaging and interactive experience, featuring robotics experts discussing cutting-edge research, a mobile planetarium for solar system exploration, diverse animal encounters, and workshops exploring nature, the human body, food, psychology, and technology for young science enthusiasts.
They engaged in the incredible “Big Maths Gameshow” with Kyle D. Evans, where humour met the wonders of mathematics in an interactive spectacle. Students dived into the extremes of our planet with Mark Langtry in the enthralling “Limitless” science show. They also wandered through interactive exhibits from the Nerve Centre, Ulster University, Kainos and more before taking part in hands-on activities like invertebrate identification and digital game design.
Ciaran, Layla, and Lily from Year 9 went on an incredible journey as part of the Eco-Maker Erasmus+ Project, co-funded by the European Union and hosted by FAB LAB Messina!
Accompanied by Miss Parkhill, our students had the opportunity to explore programming and 3D printing, and gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge technology. They travelled with Dr. Terry McIvor and Zita Bertha from AISR.
Our students explored the town of Taormina, visiting the Teatro Antico di Taormina and learning about eco-sustainability at Sibeg, the Coca-Cola manufacturer in Sicily. Students from the U.K., Turkey, Portugal, Poland and Italy teamed up to program micro:bits, solving challenges and putting their new skills to the test.
They also visited the Gargano Puppet Museum to learn about traditional Sicilian puppetry and enjoyed a tour of Messina City Hall. They wrapped up with a completion ceremony, celebrating the hard work of students and organisers.
On Friday, 7th February, our KS3 pupils had a fantastic time at Maths Fest in the Guildhall!
This event, organised by Kumon and Ulster University, brought together schools from across the city to celebrate mathematics.
Through interactive challenges and problem-solving activities, our pupils developed mathematical thinking, built confidence, and saw that maths can be fun!
They also had the opportunity to connect with students from other schools, exchanging ideas and collaborating to tackle tricky problems.
Thank you to Kumon and Ulster University for creating an inspiring and engaging experience. Events like this show that maths isn’t just about numbers but about teamwork, creativity, and discovering new ways to solve real-world problems!
Congratulations to Lisneal College Cyber Guardians who came second in a global business and enterprise competition hosted by Ulster University at the Magee Campus.
Our Year 13 Business students took part in a series of interactive learning activities run by Catalyst which was based on the theme of Digital Horizons: Cybersecurity & Business Futures. Students also got the opportunity for a campus tour and insight into a range of courses on offer at University of Ulster.
Our Year 10 students have just returned from the adventure of a lifetime in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy. 🇮🇹
Throughout the trip, pupils demonstrated their progression in their skiing skills. Particularly in:
🎿Balance and Coordination – Mastering movement on the slopes;
🎿Turning and Carving – Learning to control speed and direction;
🎿Confidence on Different Terrain – From gentle slopes to steeper runs; and
🎿Chairlift and Etiquette – Navigating the mountain safely.
Students were fueled by Italy’s finest cuisine of pasta and pizza which helped them to get their first experience of the Blue slopes in Pinzolo with stunning views of the Dolomites. ❄️
Check out our social media pages to see some snaps from their trip 📸:
The application portal will close at 12 noon on Thursday 20th February 2025. Please contact our school office if you require support on completing an application.
Good luck to all of our Primary 7 applicants. We can’t wait to meet you in September!
Last week, several members of our Student Council presented their Action Plan to Mr. Allen, Mrs. Mullan and Mr. Johnston. Over the past few weeks, they’ve worked tirelessly, gathering feedback from peers and narrowing down the key issues that matter most to our school community.
The Council identified topics such as the school house system, uniform, pupil voice, transport and communication and proposed thoughtful actions and potential solutions to address these challenges. They then engaged in conversations with SLT, working collaboratively to find agreements moving forward.
A huge well done to the Council for using their pupil voice to demonstrate our core values of integrity, responsibility and teamwork.
We celebrated on Friday 17th January ahead of World Religion Day on Sunday 19th January. To mark the occasion, the HE and RE departments at Lisneal worked together to organise a World Day of Faith for our Year 9 pupils.
Our aim was to promote dialogue, respect and tolerance among different religious groups. We celebrated religions from around the world, while showcasing how richly diverse our own school community is. We had local representatives from different religions joining us to share their faith traditions with our students. We even had our Chinese visitors sharing their experience of the Chinese New Year.
Thank you to the North West Islamic Association, the North West Migrants Forum, Manpreet from the Sikh community, team members from Exodus and Cllr Lilian Seenoi Barr, the Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District.
