MAGHERAFELT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE PART IN CINEMAGIC REEL FRONTIERS PROJECT
The Magherafelt Learning Partnership (MLP), in association with Cinemagic and the International Fund for Ireland, launched an exciting new project for Key Stage 3 pupils. The project, entitled Reel Frontiers, aims to bring together students from different schools and backgrounds to explore a range of social issues through the medium of film.
The project will involve a number of Year 9 students from across the MLP in a series of workshops throughout 2011/12. Each workshop will be hosted by a different school within the MLP and will engage students in a film screening, as well as a post-viewing exploration of the themes and issues addressed within the film.
DRAMA CLUB RETURNS
LET YOUR RACKET DO YOUR TALKING AT BADMINTON CLUB
Drama club returns after Christmas break.
Every Wednesday 3:30 -> 4:30
New members welcome!
Badminton club resumes on a Wednesday after school starting Wednesday 18th January.
All new and existing members welcome.
MAGHERAFELT HIGH SCHOOL AND ST PIUS X LAUNCH PIRCH PROJECT
SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICE
The PIRCH inclusion project gets underway with a launch at Antrim Board Centre.
Mr McCluskey (Principal, Magherafelt High School) is pictured along with Mrs Mary White (Principal, St Pius X) and representatives from various other bodies who have helped launch the innovative project. This project aims to provide an enriching and inclusive educational experience through a shared programme between both schools.
Click here to check out the new school counselling page.
MAGHERAFELT HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS CHEQUE TO HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE RESEARCH CHARITY
MAGHERAFELT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SCOOP FIRST PRIZE AT W5
Year 11 student Nicole Pickering, presents a cheque for £300 to Cullybackey High School student, Philip Hughes, whose father suffers from the disease. Huntingtons disease is a neurodegenerative genetic disorder that affects muscle coordination and can lead to cognitive decline and dementia. Staff and students took part in a non-uniform day on the last day in the old school to fundraise for this very worthy charity.
Congratulations to the Magherafelt High School FIRST Lego League Team of 2011 who won first prize in the Robot Performance category of the Northern Ireland regional final held in W5, Belfast, on Tuesday 29th November.
MAGHERAFELT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS USHER IN NEW ERA WITH NEW BUILDING
INAUGRUAL PRIZE DAY IN NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
Magherafelt High school students started the new term in their new £10 million state-of-art school building. With the school building exceeding the expectations of even the more optimistic students, it was surely one of the most joyous returns to school after a holiday in living memory.
Students were amazed at the not only the uber-modern finish inside the building but also the wealth of facilities and technology available within the 'classroom'.
With the old school nearing demolition, the local community will be able to see the new school from the Moneymore rd. Once demolished, Heron Bros will begin phase 2 of the contract, landscaping the grounds around the building itself.
Once finished the school will provide students with access to educational facilities fit for the 21st Century!
Magherafelt High School staff, students and board of governors were joined by guest of honour, Mr Shane McCurdy, Chief Executive or the NEELB, at the inaugrual prize day in the new school building.
Mr McCluskey paid tribute to the hard-work of all those who helped not only make the new school building a reality but also all those involved in the transition from the old building into the new.
Students took centre-stage however, with Mr McCluskey praising the efforts of all the prize-winners over the last 12 months. Mr McCurdy also congratulated the students on their success, reminding them of the importance of success both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging students to get involved in wider school life through extra-curricular clubs and societies.
Although this years event had a special significance, prize day will always be a 'red-letter' day in the school calendar, celebrating and rewarding success whether it be in the classroom, on the netball court or on the football pitch.
The Under-16 boys returned home yesterday with plenty to talk about and celebrate, after a very convincing win against local rivals Cookstown High School. The team played outstandingly well against a much-fancied Cookstown outfit but star performances from Dean Martin and Nicky Hudson kept the Cookstown lads at bay. [Read more]
X-Country Boys singing the blues
Just how tough are you really????
The BLUE house made it three wins out of four in the cross-country races held last week, winning all but the overall year 8 house races. [See results]
Agreesive by nature, rugby by choice!
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Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm
Rainey Old Boys Rugby Club.
Lower Sixth student Simone Magill prepares for Euro Quailifiers
All new "Homework Club"!
Lower Sixth student Simone Magill prepares for a tough year ahead, playing for both the Under-19 and full international sides in Euro' 13 qualifier matches. [Read more]
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Magherafelt High School launches "Homework Club". [Read more]
High School Netball Girls make NEELB Podium Netball Team
Former Student set for London 2012
Congratulations to High School pupils on being selected to play for the NEELB Podium netball team at the Interboard tournament on the 12th November. [Read more]
Former student James Dempsey will make his mark at the Olympic games in London in 2012 as an official 'Games-maker' at the event. [Read more]
Former student awarded football scholarship in USA
Year 12 Student selected for NI Under-17 Netball team
Congratulations to Gareth McLean who was recently awarded a scholarship to study Sports Science at an university of his choice in California, USA!
Gareth was awarded his scholarship after impressing former Chelsea great Joe McLaughlin and now chief scout for Soccer Icon USA, at a highly competitive 'trials' day in Green Park, London.
The school would like to take this opportunity to wish Gareth all the best in his endeavours abroad!
Congratulations to Hannah Watterson (Year 12) who was selected for the Northern Ireland U-17 netball for the upcoming home nations internationals against Wales, Scotland and England.
Hannah was selected from a group of over 50 of the top netball players in Northern Ireland. Hannah is pictured with school netball coach, Mrs J Wade.
Principal Mr McCluskey commented, "Hannah is a fantastic ambassador for the school and an example to her fellow students. We wish Hannah all the very best in her forthcoming international games!"
PE department launches new sports team logo- The Hornet!
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