Congratulations to our Year 8 boys in reaching the finals of the Ulster High School Cup! Having qualified as the top team from their area they travelled to Lurgan Rugby Club for the finals day.
The Year 8 boys’ rugby squad have been training hard since early October 2014 and for most of them their development from absolute beginners has been a testament to their dedication and hard work.
Over mid-term a joint group of sixth formers from St. Pius’ College and MHS travelled to Krakow in Poland to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The trip began with a historical tour of the Krakow Ghetto and the Jewish Quarter, Kazimierz followed by a trip to the world renowned world heritage site, the Wieliczka Salt Mines. On the Thursday, the group travelled to Auschwitz and investigated the causes of the genocide that occurred there.
The U16 Magherafelt High School Girls' hockey Team welcomed Glengormley High School here for their first home match in the NEBBSA league.
At Under 15 level Hannah Vance, Lisa Vance, Rachel Brown and Amy Boyce (all year 11) were selected for the North Eastern Area Board Team (Trials held on 15 October in Ballyclare High School) to play in the Youth Games in March. At Under 13 level Jayne Davis, Ellen Davis, Ellen Bates, Beth McLean, Claire Wilson and Neha Varghese were selected during trials on Tuesday 18 November in Ballyclare High School. These girls will play in the Under 13 section of the Youh Games in March.
On Wednesday 22 October the Year 10 pupils' of Magherafelt High School attended a “STEAM” Careers Event organised by the Magherafelt Leaning Partnership and hosted by Rainey Endowed. Our Pupils had an opportunity to attend presentations from keynote Speakers such as Mr Mark Semple from Moyola Precision Engineering in Castledawson, as well as visit a number of careers exhibitions.
The Year 8 and 9 teams extremely well dominated their match against Sperrin Integrated College's Year 8 and 9 teams. With some magnificent play from player of the match Jessical O'Neill driving home several of the goals with amazing force and accuracy. The final score 8-5 to Magherafelt High. Fantastic performance from all the girls. Keep up this effort!!