World Challenge Training Continues

March 5th, 2012

Six members of the World Challenge team took on Slieve Bearnagh in the Mournes on Saturday 3rd March after a night of camping in the howling wind and rain.  It was a tough climb with the wind doing its best to beat us back.  Everyone successfully made it to the top and all are ready for the next training expedition.

Thanks to Mr McKee and Mr Carleton for their support.

STEM in Action

March 5th, 2012

 

The Lagan College Sentinus Team were invited to the STEM in Action event at Stormont on Thursday 1st March 2012.  Guests at the event included representatives from local engineering firms and Queen’s University, as well as two MLAs.

The event provided a real insight into how young people can progress the STEM agenda for the benefit of the Northern Ireland economy. On display were exhibitions of students’ STEM projects from a number of Sentinus initiatives including the ‘Team R&D’ Programme. Teams of talented Lower Sixth students work with companies to solve real industrial R&D problems.

Our team displayed great enthusiasm and knowledge as they explained our work on fixing a problem with the rear tail rotor assembly on a Gazelle helicopter.

I’d like to say a huge thanks to our team. (Luke Morton, Ben Hounsell, Alice Popplestone, Duncan MacMillan and Max Burns.

Nuffield Success

March 5th, 2012

Congratulations to Ben Hounsell who has been awarded a place on the Nuffield Bursary Scheme.  Ben will spend the summer working at the Armagh Planetarium.  Well done, Ben.

AS Drama Practical

February 1st, 2012

Well done to Hannah Cairns, Melissa Martin, Emma McCully, Dearbhla McDonnell and Roseanna McGill who delivered fantastic performances during their AS Drama Practical.  Their performance of “Lay Up Your Ends” was energetic, very funny and  enjoyed by all those who seen it.  Well done, ladies.

Target Setting

February 1st, 2012

Could all pupils who attended a target setting interview in the last few weeks please return their signed forms to Mr Strain.

Announcements 9th January 2012

January 9th, 2012

 

  1.   Target Setting will commence as soon as we identify the pupils who could benefit the most.   This will be based on your predicted grades and your Christmas reports.
  2.   Doane Stuart Visit.  We are looking for a number of families to host pupils from the Doane Stuart school in Albany, New York.  They will be here from the 18th Feb 2012 and we need accommodation for them from Monday 20th – Friday 24th.
  3.   Personal Safety – Any girls in year 13 who are starting personal safety, please remember to bring tracksuit bottoms.  The boys will not need to change clothes.
  4.   Resit Maths – Pupils who are in the resit maths class must continue to attend the class after the exams until the results are available.
  5.   Open Day -  All Year 13 pupils and Prefects must be available for Open Day.  Year 14 pupils will probably be asked to attend by Heads of Departments.  Open Day will take place on Saturday 21st January.
  6.   Food Leaving the Canteen – Sixth Form pupils may take food out of the canteen if they are taking it to the Common Room.  Any pupils seen with food outside the canteen will be asked to return to the canteen.
  7.   EMA Bonuses – Those pupils who did not see Mrs Atkinson before Christmas should speak to Mr Strain as soon as possible.
  8.   Speak Italian? – Mrs McKnight is looking for anyone who can speak Italian.  If you can, please speak to her as soon as possible.

 

 

If you have any questions about the above announcements please see Mr Strain.

Netball Success!

December 8th, 2011
The senior netball team have won both their recent matches. They beat Sperrin Integrated 19-9 (MVP Ashleigh Donnan) and Ashfield Girls 29-5 (MVP Eimear lambe). Congratulations on two excellent displays ladies!

Carol Service

December 8th, 2011

Don’t forget…the Carol Service is next Thursday, 15th December at 7pm at Newtownbreda Presbyterian Church on the Ormeau Rd. If you would like to help out in any way, please see the Chaplains. See you all there.

Latest Hockey Results

November 21st, 2011

Sat 12th Nov Lagan vs Friends

1st XI – won 1-0 (goal Megan spence)
MVP Kathryn Dugan

2nd XI – lost 0-2
MVP Nicola moloney

Sat 19th Nov Lagan vs Bloomfield Collegiate

1st XI won 2-0 (goal Lauren Hughes x2)
MVP Lauren Hughes

Well done to all the players!

Show Jumping Success for Erin

November 20th, 2011

Erin Wilkinson yr13 came 9th in the Ulster Schools Show Jumping Championships. There were 40 senior competitors, so well done to Erin on a fantastic achievement.