Dalriada School
Dalriada School is a caring happy community where pupils strive for excellence

After winning Young team of the Year at the Ballymoney Borough Council Sports Awards Dalriada School Under 16 Girls Volleyball Squad celebrated their successful history culminating in the All-Ireland title from the 2011-2012 season by being invited as one of four shortlisted teams for the Northern Ireland Sports Awards at the Ramada Hotel, Shaws Bridge, Belfast. The team were delighted to be shortlisted in the ‘Young Team of the Year’ category alongside Lurgan College Hockey Team, St. Colman’s Newry GAA team and the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Youth Games team. The award eventually went to Lurgan College Hockey team who were worthy winners. Head Coach Dr Walker said that it was a great honour to represent the school and the sport of volleyball amongst the sporting elite of our province. Our girls had a great night and we would like to thank Ballymoney Borough Council for nominating us. Dalriada and Volleyball was given quite a few mentions on the night.

After last saturday's match in Enniskillen ending in a 10-10 draw the 1st XV play their replay this saturday. The game due to be played at Dalriada and has a 10.30 ko. All support would be greatly appreciated.

The Medallion also play their Shield game this saturday, away to Royal School Dungannon with a 10.30 ko.

Business Studies Department

Big congratulations to both teams who took part in the investment challenge during open morning in the Business Studies Department.  It was very close and both teams did exceptionally well but the winners were Team one (Year 10) who were promoting their new jungle game.  Well done to all who took part.

This coming Saturday morning, January the 7th, Dalriada School will hold its Open Morning for Pupils and Parents of current P7 and P6 pupils. Parents of P7 pupils are asked to use the front car parks and then make their way to the John Armstrong Hall where at 10.00 the Headmaster will make a short introductory talk. This will be followed by an opprtunity to tour the school.

P6 pupils and parents are asked to park in the rear car parks and go directly to the Sports Hall. Guides will be available to start you off on a tour of the school. Just before 11.00 your guide will direct you to the John Armstrong Hall. The Headmaster will then address all P6 pupils and Parents outlining details about the method of entry and other general information about the school.

At the end of your tour or talk there will be an opportunity to speak to Senior staff and take some refreshment in the refectory. 

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.

Our Prep. Department will also be having an Open Event. It will take place on Thursday 12th January between 3pm and 5pm, if you are interested in attending please contact the school. Places available for Reception up to P7 pupils for entry in this current year and in Sept 2012.

Year 10 are currently in the process of choosing their subjects for GCSE. A presentation was given at the information evening on Tuesday the 13th December 2011. This presentation outlines of the process involved in selecting subjects and the available courses.

You can download the presentation here.

Closing date for submissions

WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER @ 3.30pm