Latest Newsletters

• 15 Jan 2023
  Newsletter - January 2023

• 13 Jan 2023
  Change to Dinner Menu - Friday 20th January 2023 - Chinese New Year

  To celebrate The Year of The Rabbit the school Kitchen have made a change to the dinner menu next Friday

• 11 Jan 2023
  Term 1 Attendance Awards

  After a complicated few years we are looking forward to getting pupil attendance back on track to around 96%.
  
  Whole school attendance - 2018-2019 – 96.03% 
  
  Whole school attendance - 2019-2020 - 94.8% 
  
  Whole school attendance - 2020-2021 - 93.66% 
  
  Whole school attendance - 2021-2022 – 92.76% 
  
  Within school we looked at each class's attendance and awarded a trophy to the class within each key stage that achieved the highest attendance. Well done to the three classes noted within the attached photo.

• 10 Jan 2023
  Year 7 House Captains

  Week beginning - Monday 9th January
  
  We have another terrific set of House Captains in place for this week.

• 09 Jan 2023
  Y4-7 House Competition - Term 1 Winners

  Congratulations to the Red House for being our Term 1 winners!
  
  Each member of the Red House will be given a slip today to give us their winning house treat suggestion, remembering they have a £1 per pupil budget!
  
  We look forward to reading the pupils' suggestions.

• 09 Jan 2023
  Year 7 House Captains

  Last week our House Captains did a fantastic job around school. From welcoming pupils to school each morning, working out our daily attendance figures, tidying the play equipment shed and greeting visitors coming to our Foundation Stage Open Morning.

• 09 Jan 2023
  Singing Lessons

  Over recent years we have developed strong musical links with the Music Loft with pupils attending guitar, piano, drum and violin lessons.
  
  We would now like to introduce singing lessons which will be provided by the Ballymoney School of Music and Performing Arts.
  
  If you would be interested in this opportunity for your child please complete the linked form.
  
  https://form.jotform.com/230086957631360
  
  If you would like more information you can ring, 07934147981 or email info@bsmpa.co.uk.

• 05 Jan 2023
  After School Clubs

  Good afternoon,
  
  After school clubs will go Live tomorrow at 4pm.
  
  Please remember to 'Refresh' the App for the clubs to appear.
  
  Many thanks,
  School Office

• 19 Dec 2022
  December 2022

  Last few days of term!

• 19 Dec 2022
  Important Information - Strep A and Scarlet Fever

  Dear Parent/Carer
  
  We have been informed that a few pupils who attend our school have been diagnosed with Group A Streptococcus or Scarlet Fever. The Public Health Agency have advised that because of increased rates Group A Streptococcus in the community compared to what is usually seen at this time of year, that it is not unexpected that schools and early years settings will see cases.
  
  The Public Health Agency has provided the attached leaflet for parents/carers. Please read it as it contains useful information about scarlet fever and other infections caused by Group A Streptococcus.
  
  If your child is unwell, they should not attend school.
  
  If your child is diagnosed with scarlet fever they should stay at home and not attend school for at least 24 hours after starting the antibiotic treatment, to avoid spreading the infection.
  
  Further information about scarlet fever is available on the PHA website: https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/scarlet-fever and http://pha.site/scarlet-fever-2022 and also on NI Direct https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever
  
  Mrs Jamison

• 16 Dec 2022
  School Christmas Card Competition - Winning Designs

  We were delighted to receive one hundred and ninety-eight entries. At the end of the Y2 and Y5 dress rehearsal we announced the winning designs of our annual school Christmas Card Competition. It was a very difficult decision selecting the winning designs. A big thank you to all that took part.
  
  Photographs of the winners can be found within the Galleries section on the app.
  
  Mrs Jamison

• 13 Dec 2022
  Scarlet Fever Information

  Dear Parent / Carer
  
  We have just been informed that one child who attends our school has been diagnosed with scarlet fever. The Public Health Agency have advised that because of increased rates Group A streptococcus in the community compared to what is usually seen at this time of year, that it is not unexpected that schools and early years settings will see cases.
  
  The Public Health Agency has provided the enclosed information leaflet for parents and carers. I would encourage to read it as it contains useful information about the scarlet fever and other infections caused by Group A streptococcus.
  
  If your child is unwell, they should not attend school or early years settings.
  
  If your child is diagnosed with scarlet fever they should stay at home and not attend school or early years settings for at least 24 hours after starting the antibiotic treatment, to avoid spreading the infection.
  
  Further information about scarlet fever is available on the PHA website: https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/scarlet-fever and http://pha.site/scarlet-fever-2022 and also on NI Direct https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever
  
  Mrs Jamison

• 13 Dec 2022
  Information - Group A streptococcus

  To date a few parents have contacted school to let us know that their child has Group A streptococcus.
  
  The Public Health Agency has provided the attached information leaflet for parents/carers. We would encourage you to read it as it contains useful information about scarlet fever and other infections caused by Group A streptococcus.
  
  If your child is unwell, they should not attend school.
  
  If your child is diagnosed with scarlet fever they should stay at home and not attend school for at least 24 hours after starting the antibiotic treatment, to avoid spreading the infection. Please inform school.
  
  Further information about scarlet fever is available on the PHA website: https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/scarlet-fever and http://pha.site/scarlet-fever-2022 and also on NI Direct https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever

• 12 Dec 2022
  Online Safety

• 12 Dec 2022
  NI Water Winter Advice

  From NI Water
  
  As temperatures continue to drop we would appreciate it if you could share the winter advice attached with your colleagues, estate management and with parents.
  
  We would also ask if you could remind pupils of the dangers of playing on or near frozen water bodies including reservoirs.
  
  Many thanks
  Anna Killen
  Outreach and Learning Officer

• 09 Dec 2022
  Outstanding Dinner Money Payments

  It's a very busy time at the moment and sometimes we may forget to book school meals. If, for whatever reason you need to pay for a missed school meal, for your child, instead of double booking the next time, simply select 'Bookings' and then 'Outstanding Dinner Money Payments' option. It is straight forward from here.
  
  Many thanks,
  The School Office

• 09 Dec 2022
  Change of Dinner Menu - Friday 16th December 2022

  Buffet Christmas Party Box
  Hotdog, Chips, Carton of Red Sauce - Chocolate Chip Cookie, Carton of Juice or Milk, Piece of Fruit.

• 08 Dec 2022
  Factsheet - What is Group A Strep

• 06 Dec 2022
  Important Information

• 27 Nov 2022
  Year 7 House Captains

  Week beginning - Monday 21st November

• 24 Nov 2022
  October - Monthly Value - Kindness - Update

• 17 Nov 2022
  December 2022 - Special Dates

• 17 Nov 2022
  School Open Evening + Foundation Stage Open Morning

  Will your child be ready to start Primary School in September 2023?
  
  
  Online Booking Form link and more information to follow.
  
  The Primary One Application Procedure - online portal opens on Tuesday 10th January 2023.

• 17 Nov 2022
  hseni 2023 calendars

  Our hseni 2023 calendars arrived this week.
  
  This week's House Captains look forward to distributing them to every class on Friday.

• 16 Nov 2022
  Year 7 House Captains

  Week beginning - 14th November 2022

• 16 Nov 2022
  Year 7 House Captains

  Week beginning - 7th November 2022

• 10 Nov 2022
  Ballymoney High School Young Enterprise Team - Shrek Door Signs

  We have been contacted by Ballymoney High School Young Enterprise Team.
  To coincide with their Christmas Production this year, they have designed a choice of two Shrek themed Door Signs, which they can personalise with a child's name.
  If you wish to support the Enterprise Team and purchase a Door Sign, they are priced at £3 each and you or your child can collect an order form from Mrs Arlow in our school office.
  Order forms with payment must be returned to our school office by Thursday 17th November..
  Please see the attached flyer.

• 09 Nov 2022
  Christmas Dinner Menu

  Thursday 8th December 2022

• 04 Nov 2022
  November 2022 - Note to Parents-Carers

• 02 Nov 2022
  House Points

  Half Term Update