Welcome Sorcha

It is great to have Sorcha back on placement with the drama department. Sorcha is studying drama at Queens Universtiy, and she and our students will benefit hugely from her placement with us.

Lorna and Dettori

Lorna Hall and Dettori Dillon called in to let us know how they are getting on. Lorna is studying art and Dettori, after a false start on another course, is very happy studying ICT. Good to see you.

Home Grown Governor

This month the Department of Education has appointed the very first Shimna OldScholar to our Board of Governors. It's founder student Neil McGrady and we are absolutely delighted to have him. But, Rebecca, doesn't that mean he's your employer!!! - not to mention mine!

Great News for Mountains

I have just been delighted to write a reference for Paul Swail who has been appointed Youth Development Officer with Mountaineering Ireland. As well as being a Shimna OldScholar, Paul has led groups of our students at Ardnabannon and in their Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition work. There's nobody better, and we are absolutely delighted to hear of this appointment. There will be payback Paul!

Training Successes

We are delighted to receive news of: Emma Cree's success in Children's Care, Learning and Development; Aaron Doherty's success in Customer Care; Chimene Hayes success in Conflict Handling. All of the students are continuing to further their training. Very well done all.

Darren Makes it Good

Darren McAnallen was in with the football club, looks great and is now doing an Access course with the University of Ulster. That's terrific, because he was always full of brains. Best of luck, Darren, and keep us in touch with what you do next.

Ria's for Nashville

Ria Maguire has been getting feedback and support from Nancy Griffiths through the Belfast/Nashville connection. Ria will be heading over to Nashville, and has a promise of recording with Nancy's producer. We always knew Ria's voice and songwriting were fantastic, and now everybody knows. Ria has also just completed a Masters degree, following her first class honours degree in Music from QUB. Talent and brains!