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Charity Abseil

25 April 2018 in /by

On Saturday 14th April five Year 10 pupils took part in a charity abseil down Belfast Castle to raise funds for Christian Aid. Well done Amy Meehan, Ellie McKibbin, Grace Skelly, Megan Atcheson & Ellie Carvalho.  

Year 11 Business Studies Visit to Tayto Factory

23 April 2018 in /by

On Wednesday 11th April, we visited Tayto Factory located at Tayto Castle in Tandragee. Tayto Castle was built by the O’Hanlon Clan in 1641 which was then sold on to Mr. Hutchinson in the 1950’s who then went on to develop the classic Tayto brand in 1956. When we arrived at Tayto, we were welcomed […]

Friends of Glenlola Annual Dinner

19 April 2018 in /by

This year’s  Annual Friends of Glenlola Collegiate Dinner will take place on Friday 1 June 2018 at 7:00pm in Clandeboye Golf Club. Last year’s event was a great success so I sincerely hope that you will be able to join us for another evening of friendship and fun. Why not get in touch with other […]

German Exchange Visit

19 April 2018 in /by

Once again as in previous years we were delighted welcomed a group of students and staff from the Felix-Klein-Gymnasium in Göttingen, Germany, to Glenlola Collegiate School as part of our annual German Exchange Programme. This year is particularly significant for both schools as we are celebrating five years of partnership together. Over the course of […]

The Glenlola Hoedown

23 March 2018 in /by

The PTA invites you to The Glenlola Hoedown on Friday 20 April in the School Assembly Hall. Tickets are available now in School from Mr Shanks £5 each or 4 tickets for £16 (including a light supper). For Credit or Debit card sales of 4 or more tickets, email info@glenlolapta.co.uk

Essay Competition Winner

15 March 2018 in /by

Congratulations to Year 13 pupil, Jasmine McDermott who has won this year’s Sixth Form Education Studies Essay Competition organised by Stranmillis College. The panel chose Jasmine’s essay as their winning entry. Praising Jasmine’s success, the selection panel commented that they were particularly impressed by  Jasmine’s “depth of insight, originality of thought and quality of writing, […]

Visit by Blue Badge Tourist Guide

15 March 2018 in /by

Year 11 Leisure, Travel and Tourism pupils received a visit from Sue McKay who works as a Blue Badge Tourist Guide. Sue expressed her own personal experiences working as a tourist guide in the growing Leisure and Tourism industry in Northern Ireland. She informed students why Belfast is the top place to visit in 2018 […]

Spring Concert ‘A Night At The Movies’

15 March 2018 in /by

Have you dreamed of walking on the red carpet? Being snapped by paparazzi? Have “Who are you wearing?” shouted at you? Met true Hollywood stars of the big screen? Yes? Then Glenlola Collegiate’s Spring Concert ‘A Night At The Movies’ is for you. When?   Thursday 22nd March Time?  7.30pm prompt (Hollywood waits for nobody!) Where?  […]

Climbing Success

14 March 2018 in /by

Faith Blaney 9C competed at the weekend in all three rounds of the Irish Youth Climbing Series and achieved 1st place overall.  She has gained a place to compete for Team Ireland at the Grand Final of all the UK and Ireland at Ratho in Scotland on 28 April. Faith has also gained first place qualification […]