Congratulations to Matthew Crookshanks (Year 12), Stephen Hodgson (Year 12) and Tom Robson(Year 11) who, following their appearance for the winning Ulster U16s at the Interpros, have been selected for trials for Ireland U16s. Following a successful trial, Callum Robson (Year13) has been selected for the U18 Ireland Boys training panel for the 2015 season.

Darcy Yeartman, 11G, took part in the Gymnastics Ireland Rhythmic National Championships held in Limerick University recently. Darcy competed in two disciplines (hoop and ball) and won the gold medal for Gymnastics Ireland Junior Rhythmic National Champion (Novice 2).

Sullivan 1st XI went into the McCullough Cup semi final as underdogs, with Wallace fielding a team of Ulster and/or Irish players. The first half saw a nervy Sullivan let in an early goal and which left them on the back foot. After a period of consolidation, with good saves from M McCone in goals, Sullivan had a break and J Matchett scored the equaliser. This seemed to only push Wallace on and they immediately from the restart moved up the pitch and scored. Wallace scored again and the first half ended 4-1. After the half time break Sullivan were better organised and defended well but Wallace scored another 2 goals. Final Score Sullivan 1 (J Matchett) – Wallace 6

Congratulations to Callum Robson (Year13) who, following his appearance for Ulster U18s at the Interpros, has been selected for trials for Ireland U18s.

MOVING IMAGE ARTS SHOWCASE 2014 (Foyle Film Festival & Cinemagic): Patrick Moorhead (Year 13) was awarded 1st prize for his GCSE Moving Image Unit 2 animation and joint 2nd prize for his unit 1 animation. Emily McLean(Year 13) was awarded 3rd prize for her Unit 1 animation.

Following a three-way tie in the group stages Sullivan had a play-off against Cookstown and RBAI. Cookstown were beaten by RBAI in the opening match 1 – nil. RBAI had a rest while Cookstown were the opening opponents for Sullivan. Cookstown knew they had to win to have any chance of qualifying. Sullivan controlled the game, had lots of goal scoring opportunities and came out as winners. Sullivan 2 (J Matchett and R Watts) – Cookstown 0 With Cookstown now out of the competition RBAI knew they had to win their game against Sullivan, while Sullivan knew a draw would allow them to progress to the semi-final. Again Sullivan controlled the game limiting RBAI to only a few chances, Sullivan were given a Penalty Flick when the ball hit an Inst player on the line, stopping a definite goal. The Flick was converted. Sullivan 1 (C Robson) – RBAI 0 Sullivan now face Wallace High in the semi final.

Tom Robson (Yr 11), Matthew Crookshanks (Yr 12) and Stephen Hodgson (Yr 12)  with the Interpro trophy that they won along with Ulster U16s at the Interpros recently.

Following our regular invitation from the Royal British Legion (RBL), over the last few weeks we have been involved in two remembrance Sunday parades, one held in Holywood on Sunday 9 November 2014 and the second parade in Groomsport on Sunday 2 November 2014. Sullivan cadets were well represented at both events alongside our partner detachments in the local area.

Big congratulations to our very well read teams who competed in this year’s Kids’ Lit Quiz competition. The Prep team came a very commendable 14th place (out of 29) – amazing! –  considering they were the only primary school to compete! Our Year 8 team took 2nd place, very narrowly pipped to the post by Methody,  in what was an extremely close competition. Prep TeamAnnie HeavernYear 8 TeamJack Rann 8CSuzanne McNuttElla Andrews 8WAdam CinnamondPeter Ritchie 8MCory DawsonSophie Gallagher 8M

The senior girls hockey squad have just returned from a very successful tour to Utrecht, Hollland. The girls played against the U18 teams of two top clubs, winning the first match 4-2 against Kampong and drawing 2-2 against Stichtse . The tour also included some sight-seeing by bicycle, a trip to the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam and watching some top quality club hockey. (Photo 1 and 3 Match V Stichtse, Photo 3 Training with Dutch, Belgain and Irish internationals) Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3

WORLD WISE QUIZ A huge congratulations to Ross Gourley (10C) , Adam Rainey (10C) and Henry Redpath-Woolley (10D) who were crowned winners of the Geographical Association ‘World Wise Quiz’ at QUB. The boys made it through to the final to face stiff competition from Wallace and RBAI.  They remained calm under pressure and were convincing winners beating Wallace by 6 points.

The Sullivan Singers successfully reached the Ulster Regional Final of the RTE All Island Choir Competition this month. On Monday 13 October they performed in St Patricks Cathedral Armagh against four other  choir  finalists. With their performance of Bob Chilcott’s Every time you feel the Spirit and The Seal lullaby by Eric Whitacre they were declared the overall winners and now go on to perform at the All Island Final in the Titanic Centre in November.   The Ulster Regional final will be televised on RTE on Sunday 9 November at 6.30 pm. Many congratulations to all the pupils involved and thanks to those parents who travelled to Armagh to support the choir.