NI Executive has announced that all schools should close tomorrow (Monday 16 October) as precautionary measure in light of weather warnings. Therefore school will be closed tomorrow Monday 16th October 2017 and will reopen as normal on Tuesday 17th.

https://www.bbms.org.uk/calendar-full/2017/10/23/year-12-work-experience

Year 13 pupils are attending this event at the Titanic Exhibition Centre to bring them face-to-face with a whole host of new opportunities. Skills NI is an extraordinary careers, jobs, skills and apprenticeship event and is aimed at introducing teachers, tutors, parents, students and young people to the range of businesses, courses and skills in Northern Ireland. https://prospectsevents.co.uk/exhibit-skills-northern-ireland/

https://www.bbms.org.uk/news-full/2017/10/11/democracy-games-at-stormont

Year 13 Sports Coaching enrichment class started their Sports Leadership programme yesterday. This was run through BCSDN, with past pupil Marc Young as one of the facilitators.

Just a reminder that the first of our 2 week test periods starts next Monday - 9th October. Your son will be sitting a test in each of his subjects over this time and so thorough revision should be being carried out. Help your son to succeed by asking him what he is doing & if you can help. some useful websites - http://theconversation.com/eight-ways-you-can-help-your-children-revise-59490

The Guardian newspaper highlighting some of the fantastic work being done in our school by the Anti-Bullying Ambassadors and the restorative justice programme that we run. https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/sep/26/gay-northern-irish-schools-sissy-report-lgbt-pupils-homophobia?CMP=twt_gu

Key UCAS information for parents and Year 14 pupils has been added to the Post 16 section of Parents & Pupils section on the school website. Please ensure you look at this for guidance and key dates - https://www.bbms.org.uk/post-16/

The Year 8 rugby team played at Girdwood on Friday with a training game against BRA. The pupils equipped themselves very well in their first competitive fixture.

Year 12 pupils take part in Wprk Experience this week, working with a variety of companies such as Belfast International Airport, Belfast City Council, Bombardier & local Primary Schools.

The annual Awards ceremonies have been taking place this week for all pupils in the school. It is an opportunity for the pupils to be awarded for their attainment, effort and attendance over the previous year. In each year group there are prizes for Top Academic Pupil, Top Sporting Pupil and Pupil of the Year. They are lovely, enjoyable events and many parents and other family members have joined us this week which has been great. In the Year 10 Ceremony there was a very poignant award in memory of one of our former pupils, Jonathan Gillespie. This was awarded to Carter Cunningham who has demonstrated courtesy throughout his time at the Boys' Model. Jonathan's parents presented the Award to Carter. We wish all the boys more success this year.