Y13 pupils were out on work experience across Belfast last week, working in industries including hospitality, construction, law, sport, IT, education, community work and many more. We would like to thank the huge range of employers who provided this experience, without their support, experiences for our young people would not be possible. We are incredibly proud of the boys and how they adapted and conducted themselves.

Mrs Baird's Year 11 Performance Skills class recorded their final Djing group mix to an audience of Year 8 pupils last week. The Year 11 pupils performed really well showing how they had improved their Djing skills over this year. Thanks to Gleave Dobbin for helping with set up, sound & lighting.

Last week, we were delighted to host the first industry-led workshop in our new Innovation Lab, welcoming Mrs Harmon and a group of pupils from Mercy College to take part in this exciting learning opportunity. Representatives from SpiderRock, a Chicago-based IT firm with offices in Belfast City Centre, delivered an engaging workshop exploring the diverse range of careers available within the technology sector. Pupils gained valuable insight into the various educational and pr

After a rigorous process, we are proud to introduce our new Head Boy and Deputy Head Boys for the upcoming academic year. These pupils lead by example by always displaying our core values of respect, integrity and commitment. We are excited to see the work they carry out throughout the school and lead all of their peers. Congratulations to the team and to all our new Senior Prefects ⭐

Bonjour from France! 🇫🇷 What an incredible start to our Race Across Europe for Cancer Research! Between our pupils, parents and staff, we have already travelled an amazing 683km in just one day, taking us to our first stop in France. Parents can still get involved by sending photos of their walks to dhammond139@c2ken.net and helping us keep the miles adding up for this important cause. Merci beaucoup for your support! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

We said goodbye to our Year 12 pupils at their leaving assembly today. It’s been a pleasure working with such a fantastic group – full of hard work, dedication and plenty of laughs along the way! Wishing you all the very best for the future… and we look forward to seeing you again in August! 😊

This fantastic achievement recognises their dedication, leadership and growing skills in cybersecurity and technology. We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and commitment and can’t wait to see where their talents take them next. 👏💻🚀

🎉 Congratulations to Jacob and Philip who were part of the overall winning team at the Women in Tech NI Promotional Challenge Day held at St Malachy’s College! 25 of our KS3 pupils joined over 200 students from seven post‑primary schools across North Belfast for this exciting digital event, organised by the North Belfast Digital Hub Foundation in partnership with Vanrath. Pupils worked in mixed‑school teams, met inspiring female role models from the tech sector and completed

Our Year 10 pupils had an amazing experience at Queen’s University Belfast Junior Academy ! From campus tours and hands-on activities to discovering what university life is really like, it was a brilliant few days of learning and inspiration. The programme helped pupils build confidence, develop key soft skills a nd start thinking about their future pathways. A fantastic opportunity to explore, engage and grow!

Our Bronze Duke of Edinburgh participants were all smiles this week as they received their brand new expedition boots and jackets—purchased thanks to the generous funding we were awarded. This investment means every young person can take part in training and their final expedition fully equipped and ready for the challenge ahead. The new kit will make a real difference as our group continues their journey toward achieving the Bronze Award and help future groups take on the ch

This morning, our school held a special assembly for Year 12–14 pupils to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who helped make the event such a success. Thank you to our Greater Shankill community partners and to Belfast Model School for Girls for joining us. A special mention goes to our guest speaker, Mr John Cusick, who shared insights into his extensive military service and his experiences of St Patrick’s Day while serving in the arme

Year 10 are on a roll at Queen’s Junior Academy! Our pupils have been diving into an exciting mix of Science and Arts & Humanities this week - exploring big ideas, testing hypotheses, creating, analysing and asking brilliant questions every step of the way. From hands‑on experiments to thoughtful discussions and creative projects, they’re building confidence, curiosity and the essential skills that will carry them into their next chapter. Investigating. Creating. Thinking

What a week with Crown Jesus Youth … the atmosphere was fantastic all week! Check out the highlights….

10Lc went to Corrymeela on a ‘Facing History and Ourselves’ trip. We explored issues such as antisemitism, anti-racism and anti-sectarianism. We also spent time on the beach, playing boardgames and playing in the gardens that surround Corrymeela, beside the coast at Ballycastle.

On Thursday we welcomed Lauren and Eylan from Amira. They met with pupils who have been using the AI Reading platform as part of the DE Project. Pupils then had a range of thoughtful questions and suggestions for the team. Classes with the highest usage were awarded certificates and treats. We loved meeting the people behind the platform and giving our pupils the opportunity to discuss what they loved about Amira.

We’re excited to invite all P6 & P7 pupils and their families to our Open Night on Monday, 26th January, from 4:30pm – 7:30pm. This is your chance to: Meet our dedicated teachers Explore our amazing facilities Discover the exciting opportunities we offer Booking is now open! Click the link to secure your spot or scan the QR code: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1968546012114?aff=oddtdtcreator We can’t wait to welcome you and show you what makes our school special!

Last week the Year 9 Football team were invited to Fleming Fulton School to take part in a joint football session, facilitated by coaches from Shankill Juniors Football club. The morning was a huge success and great fun was had by all. This could be the beginning of a very promising partnership between our two schools. Big shout out to Troy, Mr McCullough's nephew, whose brainwave this was. Thanks so much for the invite Troy, we look forward to welcoming him to our Carol ser

This week, we have been celebrating International Men’s Day, which took place on Wednesday. We have been focusing on positive male role models and the valuable contributions that our boys and men make to society. Throughout the week, we have watched videos of staff and senior pupils sharing their male role models. Our Model Men Committee has led assemblies on the importance of International Men’s Day and what our boys can do to make a difference. In addition, boys have been e

Check out our Music Stars on BBC Radio Ulster this morning... forward to 2.21.20 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002lywq?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile