Goodbye to Mrs Madden and Mrs Leighton

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As we approach the end of the academic year 2015-16 and await the arrival of the results of both A level and GCSE, we must recognise the two long serving members of staff who will not be with us in the 2016-17 academic year.

The end of term assembly marked the end of an era with the two long serving members of staff leaving the school. Senior teacher Mrs Helen Leighton, retired after 34 years at Dalriada and Pastoral Deputy Head Mrs Nicola Madden has left after 18 years at Dalriada to take up an appointment as Principal of Limavady Grammar School.

On receiving their leaving gifts at the school’s final assembly both ladies received a standing ovation from the packed audience reflecting the esteem they were held in by colleagues and pupils alike.

Headmaster Tom Skelton paid tribute to Mrs Leighton and Mrs Madden, thanking them for the huge contribution they had made to many aspects of life at Dalriada School. He concluded by wishing them both well for the future.

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A Level Results 18 August 2016

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Students are reminded that A level results are available from the school on Thursday 18 August. They can be collected from school between  9 – 11.30 am in B5 (Careers Room ). If you are not able  to collect your results in person you can ask a member of your family to collect on your behalf. Please supply them with a note of permission to bring with them on the morning.

If you prefer to receive them by phone, please contact the school after 11 am. The office will not open until 11 am as the staff will be involved with the distribution of results in B5.

Good luck to all students receiving results and we hope that they receive the grades enabling them to progress onto the course of their choice in September.

Debate – The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

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Debate - The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas 2016Pupils in 8W brought The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas to life this week by engaging in a fantastic debate to decide who is responsible for the deaths of Bruno and Schmuel! Well done, everyone!

Congratulations to Holly Harrison who was wonderfully persuasive, winning the most votes from the House, and succeeding in convicting Father!

Senior Debating Society 2015/2016

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Wreath CupThis year was marked by a flourish of new debating talent within the school – after the departure of a very talented group of Upper Sixth debaters made way for a whole new wave of Speakers from Year 11 to Year 14! Reigning Queen (teacher-in-charge) of the Senior Debating Society, Miss Turner, spent her sophomore year at the heart of the Club, ensuring, through her passion for arguendo, that the year was a very successful one for all involved. This year I had the pleasure of assisting in the role of Student President, and I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed my year at the helm of the Debating Society.

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Year 10 Public Speaking Competition 2016

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Public Speaking 2016

Year 10 2016 Public Speaking

On Wednesday 22nd June 2016, five boys and five girls from Year 10 competed for the Jonathan Logue Public Speaking Cup.  Each year, the standard is extremely high; however, this year it was exceptionally so, presenting the judges – two previous, and much missed, members of the English Department, Mrs Marion Hadden and Ms Hilary Timmons – with great difficulty in awarding the top three places.

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Year 9 Geography Fieldwork June 2016

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On the 2nd of June, Year 9 pupils boarded the buses (where many McCandless seatbelts were put in place) and hit Ballycastle and The Causeway with a bang. Firstly we arrived at the Causeway and got into our form class groups and were handed out our booklets. After a quick toilet stop and a browse round the gift shop and information centre, we were soon ready for a long walk; or were we? We found out a variety of facts and historical events that never crossed our minds. There was a collection of monuments and rocks formed by geographical processes into shapes like a camel, organ, duck, boot and even old women! Promptly after that we ate a well-deserved packed lunch and took in the landscape. We learnt about rocks, formation, erosion and many other interesting geographical settings. One by one we boarded our buses and headed for Ballycastle. Each person had a group of three that they got into and started the trail on our designated spot. We walked round many places in Ballycastle and found out clues to fill in our booklets. Ballycastle was a lovely place we saw the beach, shops and other eye catching places. Overall Year 9 really enjoyed the trip and came home with a lot of new knowledge about a variety of topics, and something unusual for a June day-a little sunburn!

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Support our School via online shopping

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In the tech savvy world of today, online shopping has been booming to the tune of £52 Billion in sales for 2015.

The convenience and user friendly nature of online shopping has seen its popularity skyrocket in recent times but did you know that by shopping online you can help to support our School?

Dalriada is pleased to announce that we have partnered with easyfundraising.org.uk so that every time you make a purchase online, you can help provide the school with an average donation of 2.5% of the total you spend.

There is no catch, the average 2.5% is not an added cost, it is donated by the selected group of online retailers who also work in partnership with easyfundraising.org.uk.

Here is a short video that explains it all.

For further instruction click the read more link.

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Dalriada invites Ballymoney community to become record breakers

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The Principal and Vice-Principal of Dalriada School, Mr. Tom Skelton and Dr. Ian Walker, are inviting the entire Ballymoney Community to the school’s playing fields on May 28th to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Human Currency Symbol.

The Principal and Vice-Principal of Dalriada School, Mr. Tom Skelton and Dr. Ian Walker, are inviting the entire Ballymoney Community to the school’s playing fields on May 28th to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Human Currency Symbol.

Dalriada School has an eye on setting a brand new world record and is calling out to the Ballymoney community to get involved.

The School is launching a new fundraising and event initiative called the Dalriada 2020 Vision on May 28th and plan on starting it off with a bang by breaking the Guinness World Record for the Largest Human Currency Symbol.

The current record sits at 800 people who formed a Rupee in India in 2015, so 801 people will see to it that Ballymoney sets a brand new one.

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Geography Workshop

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During our spring term all Year 8 classes had the delight of receiving a visit from Mr David Thomas who is a volunteer for Christian Aid. During this visit we focused on the earthquake in Haiti, how it occurred, the aftermath and what Christian Aid did to help the citizens of Haiti. Read More

Transfer Information Evening for P6 Pupils and their Parents

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On Monday 9th May at 7.30 pm in the John Armstrong Hall, Dalriada will hold an information evening for the parents of current P6’s who are seeking to join Dalriada in year 8 in September 2017. There will be a presentation outlining  the process that Dalriada employs for the selection of pupils into Year 8.

Details of the Common Entrance Assessment run by the Association for Quality Education will be explained along with information about how to apply. Furthermore the Headmaster will outline the timeline involved along with the school’s entrance criteria and how to apply for any special access arrangements that maybe required.

If you require any further information about the meeting please contact the school on 028 276 63066. If you require wheelchair access please also contact us so we can be prepared for your arrival.

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