A Psychology revision conference aimed at AS level students was held at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) in mid April. This was the 18th annual conference of its kind, organised by the Association for Psychology Teachers. It was attended by students from a range of schools and Further Education colleges. The main speaker was a very […]
Glenlola Collegiate School took part in this year’s Gransha Schools’ Showjumping league, sponsored by Doggart’s of Newtownards. The monthly league began in September and the final was held on Saturday 21 March. The Key Stage 3 team of Phoebe Beaumont, Cerys Howell and Ashleigh Saunderson (all Year 8 pupils at Glenlola Collegiate) won their […]
The Year 9 ‘A’ netball team travelled to Lisburn Racquets on Tuesday 24th March to play Our Lady and St. Patrick’s College Knock in the final of the Northern Ireland Schools’ Cup. This is the highest level of competition in N. Ireland so to even get to the final was a huge achievement for the […]
Glenlola Dance Club is run by coach and choreographer Tameron Drake. Dance Team auditions are held in September. Junior Dance Team Yr8-Yr10 is held on Tuesday 3.30-4.45pm and Senior Dance Team Yr11-Yr14 on Thursdays 3.30-4.45pm after school. Girls who have a love of dance gain confidence and friendships with other like minded girls representing their […]
While some parts of the UK were clouded out, pupils from Glenlola Collegiate had a fantastic view of the partial solar eclipse on Friday morning, 20th March 2105. Our Astronomy ‘adviser’, Mr Barry Loane, along with Mrs Edwards and Mrs Milligan, set up projections of the Sun using the School’s telescopes. We were also very […]
The Under 14 Intermediate Trampolining Team placed 2nd in the United Kingdom at the National Championships at the weekend. An amazing achievement having battled through Regional and Zonals to get to the highest level of competition. The team were Emily Doherty, Sarah Hughes, Sophie Hughes and Skye Houston (pictured with coaches, Claire Gallagher and Jessica […]
Glenlola Explorers recently ran an International Evening for 1st Donaghadee Beaver Colony as part of their Platinum Award. They whisked the Beavers on a journey around four different countries where they had to complete some activities before “boarding the plane” to move to their next destination. The Beavers got to make a pizza in Italy, […]
Junior Geography Club is open to all Junior School pupils and we have been meeting once a month. This month we learnt about the global celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day. We took part in a quiz, organised by the Geography prefects and Lucy Boal designed, and helped us make ‘pots of gold’ Mrs Sinnerton […]
On a blustery day at the beginning of March, myself and four other pupils from Year 14 attended the ‘Inspire’ event at Titanic Quarter. The aim of the event was to inspire women to achieve their goals, and not to be discouraged by any gender based challenges that they might face in their chosen career. […]
On 25 February, eighteen AS pupils travelled to Magilligan Field Centre to take part in fieldwork. They were studying sand dune succession along the Umbra Nature Reserve. The girls collected data relating to plant species, soil pH, light levels, temperature and slope gradient; and each pupil had the opportunity to use a variety of equipment. […]
Education Minister @paulgivan visited @GlenlolaSchool and was delighted to meet Principal Eric Thompson, Board of Governors, staff and pupils.
The Minister toured the school Wellness Centre and met Heather Law, Head of Pastoral Care and Lauran Brown, Pupil Support and Welfare
A superb night of entertainment, played and sung to the highest standard. Amazing talent all around. Well done to all, both pupils and staff.
4Day Five: Firstly, we enjoyed a tour of the Capitol building. Got to go into the Public gallery of the House of Representatives. Heard some Congressmen speak. Visited the Library of Congress. We visited the Supreme Court and finished the evening at the Lincoln Memorial. 🇺🇸💙🦢❤️
