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Uniform Appeal!

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 […]

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE)

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 […]

Class of 2025 📚✨

Today we said goodbye to our amazing Year 14 leavers as they begin their study leave. The class of 2025 have been a joy to watch and grow. From eager Year 8 students who first walked through our doors in 2018, to the confident, ambitious young adults we see today. 💙 This morning was filled […]

R.E. Revision Classes

After school revision classes for GCSE and A-Level R.E. will continue to run after Easter. Classes for A Level will run every Tuesday & Thursday. Classes for GCSE will run every Wednesday. All revision classes will run from 3.15 – 4pm. There will be an additional Easter revision session on Monday 14th April and we […]

Battle of the Bands!

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 […]

Summer Uniform Update

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 […]

International Women’s Day

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 […]

Foyle Science Showcase

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 […]

Eco-Makers in Messina, Italy!

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 […]

Maths Fest 2025

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! […]