PAST PUPIL REBECCA RAINEY AWARDED THE ELANCO SCHOLARSHIP AT HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY

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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.

MHS LEGO TEAM SUCCESS AT UK & IRELAND FLL FINAL IN BRISTOL

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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.

MHS YEAR 8 STUDENT REBECCA'S TAEKWONDO SUCCESS

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!

MHS CONGRATULATES YEAR 10 STUDENT NATHAN ON HIS RECENT GOLFING SUCCESS

Year 10 student Nathan Murdoch has won the Junior Autumn League at Moyola Park Golf Club.  He has had a very successful year winning Player of the Year at Moyola and being selected for the Golfing Union of Ireland Under 16 Ulster Development Squad.

Congratulations Nathan from everyone at the School.