Minister congratulates A and AS level students Education Minister Peter Weir today congratulated students receiving A and AS level results. Overall performance remains strong and stable with a small increase on last year in grades awarded A* to A. Entries in Mathematics rose this year by 1.4% and is the second year in a row the subject has been the most popular A level, accounting for almost 11% of all Northern Ireland A level entries. Speaking during a visit to Sullivan Upper in Holywood, Education Minister Peter Weir said: “My congratulations go to all of the pupils who have received their results today. Our young people have performed very well and I wish them well in their next steps. “I am pleased that as with previous years our students have outperformed their counterparts in England and Wales. “Worthy of note is the level of participation in STEM subjects which remain popular with a growth in female participation in subjects such as Mathematics and Computing. Employers continue to tell us about the growing need for students with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects and this year entries in a number of STEM subjects from female students have increased. “For some students today’s results will not be what they had hoped and I would urge them not to be too disappointed. There are many education and employment options open to students who may be unsure of their next steps. Please take time to consider the many choices available to you.” T The Department for the Economy’s Careers Service can help you by providing professional, impartial careers advice. Young people and parents can call 0300 200 7820 to speak directly to a careers adviser. You can also access useful information through the Careers Service web pages at http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/careers. Alternatively, advice and guidance can also be accessed through an online instant messaging facility on http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/chat-with-a-careers-adviser. The telephone and webchat service have been extended from 9.00am to 8.00pm on both Thursday 18 and Friday 19 August to provide additional support to those who have received A level results. live video streaming services Your browser does not support JavaScript! JavaScript is needed to display this video player.

Scott Miller (Yr 12) was selected for the Ulster Under 16 Provincial team, one of 6 boys, to play over 3 days in the Inter Provincial competition in Tullamore in July 2016.

Congratulations to Matthew Crookshanks (Yr 14), Tom Robson (Yr13) and Harry Morris (Yr12) on their selection for the Ulster U18 Hockey squad to play at the UK School Games in Loughborough University from the 1 to 4 September 2016.

Congratulations to Tom Robson (Yr12), Fergus Gibson (Yr12) and Harry Morris (Yr11) on their selection for Ireland U16s. They will be playing in a 6 Nation tournament in Belgium in the summer.

Matthew Willis 11G played for Ulster U16s in the recent series vs Scotland. The boys played 3games winning all 3 (5-0, 3-0 and 2-1).

Matthew Willis 11G played for Ulster U16s in the recent series vs Scotland. The boys played 3games winning all 3 (5-0, 3-0 and 2-1).

Congratulations to Matthew Crookshanks Y13 and Callum Robson Yr14 on their selection for Ireland U18 Hockey Team to play in the U18 Eurohockey Championships in Cork in July. Ireland are drawn in a group with Germany, Czech Republic and Belgium.

Announcement of Major Building Project Full details of the newly-approved project are as follows: à      the replacement of the War Memorial Pavilion with a new pavilion, comprising changing facilities and an additional upper-floor multipurpose space, nominally designated a dance studio; à      a full-size gymnasium as part of the new pavilion complex; and à      an AstroTurf hockey pitch with associated fencing, spectator area and floodlighting on the existing gravel pitch at the front of the school. A new website www.friendsofsullivan.comhas been created which will contain further detailed information about the scheme and notification of forthcoming events and other fund-raising activities. The website will be regularly updated as the scheme develops. We are looking forward to this exciting phase of the school’s development. We will of course, notify you separately of any disruption or change in routine. B W F CAVE C J W PEEL Chair, Board of Governors                                Headmaster

Announcement of Major Building Project Full details of the newly-approved project are as follows: à the replacement of the War Memorial Pavilion with a new pavilion, comprising changing facilities and an additional upper-floor multipurpose space, nominally designated a dance studio; à a full-size gymnasium as part of the new pavilion complex; and à an AstroTurf hockey pitch with associated fencing, spectator area and floodlighting on the existing gravel pitch at the front of the school. A new website www.friendsofsullivan.comhas been created which will contain further detailed information about the scheme and notification of forthcoming events and other fund-raising activities. The website will be regularly updated as the scheme develops. We are looking forward to this exciting phase of the school’s development. We will of course, notify you separately of any disruption or change in routine. B W F CAVE C J W PEEL Chair, Board of Governors Headmaster

Congratulations to Mary Smartt (Year 9) who was selected to represent NI in the Topper Sailing squad at the Eric Twiname Championships (7/8 May 2016). The team finished second to Wales.

Congratulations to Kathleen Smartt (Year 12) who won the NI Trampolining Championships (Age 15-16 girls) on 4 June 2016. She was 5th overall in her age group/level at the British Championships while representing Northern Ireland on 28 May 2016.