For over 20 years the Geographical Association has held a national schools competition – the Worldwise Quiz. In Northern Ireland teams of under 15 year olds from ten schools from across the province took part in the regional event held at Queen’s University Belfast. After four rounds of questions on Geography topics including fieldwork techniques, current affairs and photographs the top three teams, Wellington College, Down High (2010 winners) and Sullivan, won their place for the final stage of the competition. After a fiercely fought contest the Sullivan team, consisting of Jason Rothwell, Calum Jones and Jack Torrens, defeated Down High by two marks. The Sullivan Upper team was awarded individual medals, a school shield and the regional trophy. Congratuations to Jason Rothwell, Calum Jones and Jack Torrens (Year 11) on winning the Geographical Association NI Worldwise Quiz.

On the 15 November 2011 at the National Badminton Centre Lisburn, Victoria Ringland and Ben McMechan represented Sullivan Upper at the Champion of Champions Badminton Tournament. This includes all the number one players from all badminton playing schools in the province.  Victoria was the winner of the Senior Girls singles event. This is the first time a Sullivan pupil has won this major tournament.  Ben won his way through to the final of the Junior Boys beating a top Irish player, Ryan Stewart to win his section. In the final he met Ryan Getty another top Irish player from Wallace High School. After a very good game he went down 21-13, 21-18.  This was an excellent effort and will help them both in their quest to represent Ulster and Ireland this year.  Congratulations to both of them!

Congratulations to Chris Jordan who came 1st in Men’s Foil and Victoria Duxbury who came 2nd in Women’s Foil.

Claire Lowry (Left) and Katie McQuillan who are both playing on the Ulster U18 Hockey Squad at the inter-pros tournament which is being held at Civil Service. The Ulster U18 squad won the tournament.

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.