Pollock Cup Success

Shimna rugby squad stormed through the qualifying heats of the Pollock Cup, beating Glastry 46:0 and Banbridge High 10:7. Shimna goes through to the finals on 16th October at Ballymena Rugby Club. I saw the state of the team afterwards. They were exhausted and had clearly played their hearts out. Well done all.

Hordes of Climbers

Chris Keag has got our new climbing club off to a great start, with about forty students interested in taking part. A rota of climbers will be heading off soon to the HotRock to get started.

GCSE Residential

Great reports of the year 12 GCSE PE students who returned from their residential on Friday. They have achieved well and their tutors were delighted with them.

Fast Teachers

Look up the Belfast Telegraph website, search for the RunHer slideshow, and go to photo 8 to see our Janet Moffett and our Stephanie Donnelly, looking fit and gorgeous and fast. Clare Murphy was running too, but she escaped the camera. A great run for a good cause.

Overdue Netball Report

Abject apologies to the netball squad for the late posting of this report.  The year 8 girls' netball team got to the final of the East Down Plate Competition at St Mary's HS, Downpatrick.  They were narrowly beaten by St Mary's in a thrilling final which went to extra time, and then further extra time, when a golden goal won.  Congratulations to Captain Clare Malone, who was awarded Most Valued Player Award.  Other team members were Primrose Dillon, Chloe Vaughan, Lauren Taylor, Katie Graham, Leanbh Butler Lyons, Nadia Rodgers and Tara Carville.  Brilliant show!

Kits On, Ladies

The long awaited Shimna Ladies Soccer strip arrived today, and was modeled by Orla to try it out.  We hope it brings inspiration to the squad, and look forward to a great season next year.  Thanks to our mystery benefactor!

The Great Big Long Gold

Our wonderful Joanne Mills is now the Irish Schools 3000m Champion, having taken first place on Saturday.  This is a fantastic achievement, and comes right in the middle of her GCSEs.  We are very, very proud of you!