On Tuesday 25 April 2017 a group of eight Year 10 students from Magherafelt High school travelled to St Louis, Missouri, USA to represent Northern Ireland in the FIRST LEGO League World Festival, 26-29 April.
Big congratulations to the Magherafelt High School team of Fun Runners who picked up the prize for second biggest school group participating. such a lovely evening at the Belfast Marathon Award Ceremony. A Big well done to all the pupils involved and many thanks to staff members Miss Alexander (Event Organiser), Mrs Davidson, Mr Charles and Mr Campbell for all their assistance.
Year 12 Study Leave will begin from Thursday, 11 May 2017. To view the letter issued by the Principal, Mr Elder please click on the link below.
To view the letter click here.
Year 13 Study Leave will begin from Monday, 8 May 2017. To view the letter issued by the Principal, Mr Elder please click on the link below.
To view the letter click here.
Rebecca Rainey, who was a Year 14 pupil in 2015/16, recently returned to the school along with Mr Basil Bayne, Alumni Representative for Harper Adams University in Northern Ireland.
Rebecca, who is currently studying Animal Sciences at the University, has been awarded a Scholarship by Elanco (Animal Health), part of the international Eli Lilly group of companies, to support her studies over the next three years.
Rebecca was the highest performing student in Northern Ireland in the CCEA Environmental Technology Course in 2016 and obviously continues to impress with her work and effort at University, as reflected through this award. The school would like to pass on its congratulations to Rebecca for her achievement and wish her great success for her future studies.
The photograph above shows Rebecca being congratulated on her award by Mr Elder in the presence of Mr Bayne, representing Harper Adams University.
We are delighted to announce our LEGO team picked up one of the four main judging category awards at the UK & Ireland FLL Final.
The team were presented the 'Core Values Award' for their outstanding demonstration of teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
This award allows the team to represent the UK and Ireland at the European Open Championships in Denmark in May and the International FLL Open Championships in Bath UK in June.
Congratulations to Year 8 student Rebecca Stewart who recently won a Bronze Medal with the Northern Ireland Taekwondo Squad at the Chang Ung Cup competition held in Glasgow.
Well done Rebecca on your amazing achievement!