Congratulations to Matthew Allister, Connor Roberts and Michael Robson for representing Ulster in the U18 Boys Hockey Inter-ProsTournament on 18 – 20 November 2011 in Dublin.

Congratulations to Year 8 pupils who won the North Down Year 8 Indoor Cricket Competition on Friday, 28 October 2011. Congratulations to Tom Robson (8J) who was nominated Player of the Tournament.

Congratulations to the following pupils: Chris Griffiths Ross Todd Michael Cartmill Josh Davidson Dave Cave Scott Finlay for being selected to the Ulster Schools Under 17 Development Squad in Rugby.

Junior Cup Winners for Outstanding Contribution to School Sports

The following boys have been selected for representative squads: Ross Adair (Yr 14) – IRFU National Age Grade Talent Camp (U18 Schools) Mark Adair & Angus Macartney (Yr 12); and Peter Cooper, Max Clarke, Jonny Bryans,  Fergus Jemphrey, Zach Bertenshaw, James Houston, Ryan Spence (Yr11) – Ulster Schools U16 Development Squad. Congratulations and best wishes.

As a result of his achievements last season, including as a member of the victorious Ulster team in the Inter-provincial Championships, Christopher Cree (10P) is now the top-ranked U14 player in Ulster.   Congratulations Christopher and best wishes for another great season!

Victoria Duxbury (12B) has become the NI Senior Fencing Champion. Victoria is now the leading female fencer in Ireland and has been selected for the forthcoming senior 5-nations tournament inCardiff.  Congratulations to Victoria on this superb achievement!

ullivanUpperSchool celebrated the sporting and musical achievements of its pupils on Thursday, 29 September 2011 in the annual awards ceremony. Over 250 pupils received an award, ranging from achievement certificates to school colours to full representative honours. The Guest of Honour was Mr Darren Cave.

A fine cast of Sullivan student are currently frantically rehearsing a shortened version of  Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’. This will be performed in the Shakespeare in Schools Festival at the Belfast Waterfront Studio on Tuesday 8 November 2011. Tickets for the performance are now available at the Waterfront Box Office.

NORTHERN IRELAND SCHOOLS CANOE RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS – 4 SEPTEMBER 2011 Congatulations to Michael Cartmill who won the Northern Ireland Schools Canoe Racing Championships – a four mile race on the River Bann.

Sullivan Upper School is delighted to return to the Ulster Hall for its ever-popular Spring Concert. This will offer the opportunity for those both inside and outside the school community to enjoy a varied programme of music, ranging from orchestral pieces to ensemble groups; from the fine voices of The Sullivan Singers to exciting solo performances. Classical, traditional, jazz or popular, there is something in the programme to suit all musical tastes. Last year’s concert was a huge success and booked out quickly.  So, book early to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you there on 21 March 2012.

Congratulations to Katie Kirk (Deputy Head Girl 2011/2012 second from left) on winning a gold medal in the 4 x 400m relay and on coming 5th in the 400m at the recent European Junior Championships.