Principal's
Welcome
Welcome to Strabane Academy
It was Aristotle who said that, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act, but a habit.”
Within these pages we have tried to capture something of the spirit of school life and convey the sense of pride we feel in being part of this community. As you view our website, look out for the many opportunities that we provide which help students develop positive habits for life.
It may be how we extend learning beyond the classroom; through sports, Languages, Duke of Edinburgh, opportunities to travel abroad, practical life skills such as wood working and the culinary arts, work-based learning, leadership opportunities and the school council all of these are enriching on many levels.
Mr D Hampton
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House Points 2023/24
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Exam Statistics
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88%GCSE A* - C
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83%GCSE A* - C inc. Eng & Maths
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84%AS Level
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97%A2 Level
What's Happening
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Mr. McCrory’s Year 8 classes had fun learning about the different types of clouds over recent lessons. Pupils had the opportunity to make their own cloud spotter instruments to finish off their weather and climate topic. Active learning at its best! ☁️
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Congratulations to Yr12 pupil, Dylan, on his outstanding success on his NWRC learning journey. Today Dylan received an award for his excellent levels of skills and effort during his tiling class. Brilliant work, Dylan! We are very proud of you!
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Olivia (8EL) went to Armagh recently to play in a football tournament with her team, Sion Swifts Sparks U13. Olivia plays centre mid-field and although a tough match, Olivia and her team worked tremendously and the girls won in a sudden death. We are so proud of you Olivia, well done!!
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Past pupil Alice Sayers from the class of 2021 has had the privilege of joining the ‘Saphara Be the Change’ charity student teams from Stranmillis and St Mary’s teaching colleges on an expedition to teach marginalised children in India.
The charity provide much needed resources, school uniforms and hot meals for children who otherwise would not receive an education.
Alice described the experience as both ‘humbling and life changing, and one she will never forget.’
She absolutely loved her time teaching the children especially working with young girls at risk of arranged marriages and trafficking as part of the ‘Girl Champions Program.’
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Congratulations to our KS4 pupils who received Science module results yesterday! Another shining example of how hard work and determination can lead to success. Well done to you all! Happy pupils, happy teachers!
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Congratulations to Class of 2022 pupil, Courtney, on her outstanding achievement at the Harper and Keele Veterinary School, Newport, Shropshireit. Courtney left Strabane Academy in June 2022 with A-Levels in Biology, Maths and Geography and embarked on a new adventure of study at Harper Adams.
Today Courtney has been presented with the Rose Bowl Award, a prestigious award for the top student from Northern Ireland in 2023, her first year of study at the university. This accolade was also presented to Courtney as she was the top student to enter Harper and Keele Veterinary School from Ulster in 2022 and for demonstrating great commitment through her involvement in the Harper Ireland Society which has near 200 members.
Courtney is pictured receiving the Rose Bowl Award from Basil Bayne, Student Support Coordinator NI and Principal, Mr. Hampton.
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So proud of our year 9 students diving into the world of circuits. 💡 Learning is always more fun when you can get hands-on with Science! 🧪
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Congratulations to Saoirse, Matthew and Rhea from Strabane Academy who took part in the Class Act Cabaret last weekend. We are so proud of these talented young people and we hear it was a smash hit!
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A massive congratulations to Aoife, Yr11 and Sarah, Yr12 on passing their music grade exams with tutor Marcella Robinson. Well done, keep up the fantastic work!
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Our Ice Hockey enthusiast, Yr10 pupil Molly, has returned from Canada where she represented Ireland at an Ice Hockey tournament, keeping her promise to bring back some authentic maple syrup. Mr McDonnell was delighted! 🤤
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Congratulations to our fantastic 8S pupils who were successful in the recent 'Through Their Eyes' poetry competition.
We are delighted with their achievement and look forward to seeing their work within a national poetry anthology.
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This hair-raising experience had the students buzzing with excitement in class!⚡💥
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Well done to Yr9 pupil Kaela and Yr11 pupil Abi on being selected and playing for Urney under 16 ladies during an exhibition game vs Balyna from Kildare on Sunday during the Tyrone vs Kildare National League Final at Croke Park. A great experience for the girls.
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🌻Tallest Stem
🌻Most blossoms on one plant
🌻Largest Head
🌻Smallest Head
🌻Best pot design
We cannot wait to see how these turn out!
Thank you to Eve and Mrs Preston for sourcing the seeds and compost!
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Bagpipes Lessons at Strabane Academy – exciting news! We are now able to start up bagpipes lessons again in school. If you are interested in signing up, please give your name to Mrs Ryan. Lessons will be delivered by Ulster Scots organisations in school.
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Yr10 pupils, who are currently studying African-American Music in class, were treated to amazing performances of jazz standards by a range of artists from Nina Simone to George/Ira Gershwin accompanied by important details on the evolution of Jazz and its key features.
Thank you to Victoria and Jolene for this wonderful opportunity.
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Our Anti-Racism Competition runs until Friday 12th April. We have some fab entries so far! Get yours in before it is too late! 😊
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