This was always going to be a close encounter the teams having drawn 8-8 earlier in the season. Wallace kicked off playing up the slope. Roared on by a big crowd the game was tight in the tense opening 10 minutes.

With scrum and lineout functioning well and with powerful runs from captain Zack McCall(8)and Andrew Coffey(5) creating good field position, the pack slowly started to dominated their opponents up front.

A long period of pressure in the Inst 22 led to the first score. From a series of well controlled mauls and drives for the line, Captain Zack McCall(8) broke and dived over for the first score.

5-0 to Wallace. Inst responded immediately but another well organised drive from a lineout gave the Wallace pack gave their second try 5 minutes before half time. Prop Thomas McInally scoring from close range, his first try of the season!

Inst threatened briefly towards the end of the half and were rewarded with a penalty. Half time score 10-3 to Wallace. A major blow to Wallace was the loss of their captain at half time. A reshuffle saw Stephen Hinds partner Ralph Lavery in the second row with Arron Gilkinson replacing Thomas McInally at prop.

The second half followed the same pattern as the first. Wallace again dominated possession and territory but were unable to convert a number of chances as the midfield was very congested.

Centre Jordan Gratten(13) had another strong game and proved difficult to stop making a series of gainline breaks. Backrow forwards Cal McIlwaine(7) and Rhys Lynch(6) were tireless in this phase of the game and their defencive work in particular at ruck and around the pitch was very impressive.

They both made a huge number of tackles and spoiled the opposition ball ensuring that Inst didn’t threaten until the final few exciting minutes. With 3 minutes to go Wallace were awared a penalty in the opposition 22 and elected to kick for goal. The kick hit the post and rebounded into play.

Inst had nothing to lose and attacked. They ran the ball very effectively and all but scored in the corner. A last minute tackle by scrum half Peter Weir led to a knockon and Wallace scrum. The line was cleared but the excitement wasnt over yet! Inst won their lineout and attacked again through their backs this time to score in the corner. That made it 10-8 to Wallace.

There was just time for the conversion. A successful kick would force a replay! The kick was missed and as the final whistle blew the crowd invaded the pitch. Wallace had won!

What an end to a game. Coach Jonny Reid praised both teams efforts. “Inst are a very good side. We knew it was going to be close but scoring two tries to Inst’s one I think the my boys thoroughly deserved their victory.” “They executed very well under pressure throughout the game and were unlucky not to get a few more scores in the second half”.

“All the coaches working with the team are satisfied that their hard work is coming together at the right time and we look forward to the final at Ravenhill against Campbell next Monday”.

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The match was played in cold and dry conditions on a heavy pitch but despite this the Lisburn lads started positively. Rainey were combative up front but the Wallace 8 matched their opponents gaining first parity and then the upper hand in the opening tight forward exchanges.

A strong runs of set pieces from Number 8 and Captain Zack McCall supported in the loose by the dynamic openside Cal McIlwaine and powerful lock Andrew Coffey allowed the team to develop good field position. This resulted in the first try from a lineout in the Rainey 22 where a well practiced lineout catch and driving maul led to the first score by Coffey. One for the forwards and despite a missed conversion 5-0 to Wallace!

Rainey responded well and when Wallace strayed offside at a ruck, they were punished with a penalty. The Rainey 10 successfully kicked his goal to make the score 5-3. Throughout the remainder of the first half the pack continued to win the collisions and secure good possession. The ruck was producing quick ball which released the backline attack enabling Jordan Grattan to go over in the corner for a fine try. Another missed conversion but still the half ended 10 – 3 to Wallace.

The second half followed the same pattern as the first with Wallace attacking and meeting stubborn defence. Rainey were unbeaten this season and were well organised. They were very committed in the tackle and proved difficult to break down, forcing a number of errors from Wallace early in the half. The Rainey fullback was a threat throughout.

Wallace continued to show good composure though and played their patterns with great pace. A good box kick from Mark Hylands created the opening and gave Wallace good field position in the Rainey 22 from which Rhys Lynch(6)stole the opposition lineout ball. A series of strong drives from Chris Knowles (2), Ralph Lavery (4) as well as the back row led to another try for the forwards, this time scored by captain Zack McCall. This left Rainey with a mountain to climb at 15 – 3 down and the Lisburn team continued to make their life difficult in all areas of the pitch.

The final Wallace try was their best, a real team score. Forwards and backs combined to orchestrate a passage of play from deep in their own 22 to score. Peter Weir (9) box kicked beautifully and the pack secured and stole possession in a series of lineouts as the team advanced into the oppositions half. When the ball was released wide the backs executed a prerehearsed move perfectly for Gratten to score again in the corner. A brace of tries for Jordan and 2-2 in the bragging rights battle between forwards and backs! Another missed conversion was irrelevant as the boys enjoyed their success.

Coach Jonny Reid was understandably proud of his players and is now looking forward to the semi final against Belfast rivals RBAI: “This was an excellent performance against a really strong team. We cannot wait for the semi final against RBAI who we have played already this season in a close game.”

Wallace now play RBAI in the semi final to be played at Campbell College’s Foxes Field on Saturday 13th March, 10.30am start. All support is welcome, so come and give the boys a roar!

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The young people had a wonderful time meeting and debating, socialising and networking and discussing issues of national and international significance with pupils and students from Ireland and further afield.

They took the role of delegations from Syria and Japan at the ‘United Nations’, representing their country’s views on issues as diverse as the Vietnam War, Human Rights, and the land rights of indigenous peoples. Nine Wallace pupils were at MUN for the very first time.

Neil Ross, year 12, won a ‘commended delegate’ certificate. As the Human Rights delegate for Syria he addressed the full General Assembly deftly introducing Darwinism and the need for adaptability into the ‘Democracy’ debate before executing a masterly sidestepping of issues when challenged by a major world power over Syria’s ‘democratic’ record. Rather impressive!

Caroline Smyth and Jonathan Scott, both year 12, made significant contributions to their committees and to the GA, with Jonathan sitting on the Security Council for Japan and taking a major role in the General Assembly debates.

An exciting programme of conferences is being planned for the year ahead involving young people from all year groups in the school.

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TermTalk is the official magazine of the Northern Ireland General Teaching Council (GTCNI) and Wallace features heavily in the upcoming edition, whilst ICT Co-ordinator David Cleland recently gave an interview to the Times Education Supplement about the school’s innovative use of flip video.

Commenting on the article David said: “ Wallace has a strong history of ICT innovation. We have a bank of Flip video cameras that are booked out and used by all Departments for digital content. As well as digital video the school has worked with Intel and Microsoft in a creative Ultra Mobile Personal Computers (UMPC) pilot using OneNote in History education.”

They also host one of the largest ICT networks in the province and periodically acknowledge the exemplar work of pupils on the official school website. Through this, the digital media work of Year 14 pupil Niall Burke has attracted attention from around the world.

He is excited by this development, if not a little bit overwhelmed: “All my A – level subjects offer support via the school Virtual Learning Environment and although it is great to have your work critiqued by class mates it is a little nerve racking to have my animation viewed by people around the world.”

Principal Deborah O’Hare is understandably proud of the history of ICT innovation in the school. She commented: “Wallace has invested heavily in ICT with a focus on digital media and creativity. This digital creativity is not just restricted to Art or Moving Image Arts but is encouraged in all subjects. From the first week in Year 8 pupils will use ICT in their learning. It is firmly embedded in the curriculum for all subjects and the school is ready for mobile learning using tablets or hand held devices.”

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Only once all transfer applications have been processed and places allocated will the School be in a position to publish how the application of admissions criteria arrived at final admissions decisions.

Wallace has sought to support parents and young people in the planning and preparation of our schools as examination centres. The Principal has met with local Primary School Principals seeking to communicate openly in the best interests of the young people transferring in this area.

There is not a direct relationship between each quintile and the traditional Transfer grades. The advice of the School is that parents should use the Transfer form to put down their chosen schools in order of preference rather than trying to anticipate whether or not the score is sufficient to gain admission.

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Carol was also heavily involved in activities outside the classroom and advises new teachers to “get involved in extra curricular activities as it gives you a whole different perspective on the pupils and the school.” She coached hockey and netball, as well as helping with Community Service, Debating and Public Speaking. Her love of History and Politics also meant that she was heavily involved in the Junior History Club and the Current Affairs and Politics Society with which she masterminded the visits of the Taioseach and Northern Ireland Secretary of State to talk to pupils. She was also the brains behind the Upper Sixth Christmas Show, Christmas Pie and the Staff Pantomime and it was a fitting finale that she produced this year’s show on her penultimate day in school in December.

Explaining her retirement Carol added: “I kept all my roll books and realised that I had taught over 7000 pupils. Enough is enough, so I decided to go when I was still enjoying myself and in good health.” She plans to spend her retirement reading and researching in the Linen Hall Library, as well as possibly going back to music lessons which is another passion as she sings with a choir in Belfast. Interestingly she also started a new activity last summer and plans to continue her “surfing education” this summer.

Carol would like to thank all those at Wallace for making her job and now retirement so enjoyable. She has always admired the way that “the school community rallies round in support of each other in times of happiness and distress.” Principal Deborah O’Hare echoed the sentiments of all staff in wishing Carol a happy retirement: “It has been a real pleasure to work with such an experienced colleague for, albeit, a short time. Carol Fulton’s legacy of concern for young people and her infectious enthusiasm for her subjects will live on in our school. I wish her a long, varied and rewarding retirement.”

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Killing Bono tells the story of the young Neil McCormick whose only ambition was to be a world dominating Rock legend. Although this quest was expertly planned he faced an unforeseen musical nemesis, a boy sitting on the other side of the classroom had plans of his own and that boy was Bono.

The school was first approached through Northern Ireland Screen in early November and after a number of visits by a location scout and Director Nick Hamm Wallace was selected for the early Mount Temple scenes of the film. A number of locations within the building were magically transformed back to the 1970s with phenomenal attention to detail.

Principal, Deborah O’Hare commented, “Welcoming a film crew to Wallace was an exciting, unforgettable experience. We are always keen to work with the community and employers to offer a varied extra-curricular programme and enriching experiences for our young people; this was a very successful venture. Our Sixth Form students, who were film extras, had a unique and revealing insight into the world of film making.”

Head of Moving Image Arts David Cleland explained, “This was a unique opportunity for our students to be part of a major film. The entire school community enjoyed the amazing buzz of an entire cast and crew filming on our site whilst two hundred of our senor students had the chance to act in the movie.”

Lower Sixth student Chloe Harris went on, “I’ll never forget this exciting experience. From wardrobe fittings to hair and make up, I loved the whole experience and can’t wait to see how we all look on the big screen! The actors were very friendly and we had a lot of fun.”

David Cleland concluded, “Meeting respected producers such as Mark Huffam and Director Nick Hamm has been a unique learning experience for our Moving Image Arts students as has spending time on location. It truly brought learning to life for them”.

During the shoot there was much excitement when pupils in the Preparatory Department received a surprise visit by both Ben Barnes and Robert Sheehan.

“Killing Bono” should hit our cinema screens at the end of 2010 and no doubt the entire Wallace community will be looking for a glimpse of their friends and familiar buildings on the silver screen.

We are obviously limited as to what photos we can use at the minute and plan a web showcase once permission has been granted by the production company in the future.

Please do not repost any of the above photos.

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Wallace opened its doors last Saturday morning to a large crowd of prospective parents and P6 and P7 pupils who gathered in the school and were impressed with the range of activities and experiences on offer. Alongside the innovative displays in each department, there was also a visit from Anthea McWilliams from the Wallace Trust who read from the recently published children’s book “Sir Richard Wallace: The Lisburn Connection Story of Fountain, Fame and Fortune.” This book was written by Miss Helen Long, a former member of staff in the English Department.

Principal Deborah O’Hare, in her first Wallace Open Day gave a presentation to both pupils and parents. She also commented: “It was a pleasure to welcome prospective parents and pupils to The Wallace High School Open Morning. I should like to pay credit to our current pupils who helped organise the day and showed our visitors around the school. Equally the staff invested much time, effort and enthusiasm in preparation for this very successful morning.”

Mrs O’Hare’s address was prefaced by a presentation created by Year 13 pupil Michael Anderson about life in Wallace, which included film of distinguished former pupils Denise Watson (BBC journalist), Ulster rugby captain Chris Henry and fellow rugby star Ian Whitten. There was also much excitement in the Moving Image Arts Department where there was a display of exclusive shots featuring pupils and stars of the film Killing Bono which was recently shot on location in Wallace.

As part of the school’s procedures on Open Day a questionnaire is given out to both pupils and parents and the school was delighted with the positive responses given. Prospective parent Peter Pollock added: “There is an excellent range of subjects and extra curricular activities on offer throughout the school. I was particularly impressed with the welcoming nature, friendliness and helpfulness of staff and pupils on the day.” A new prospectus was also on offer which Peter described as “full of information, colourful and showing the full range of the experience on offer at the school.”

The many pupils who attended enjoyed the variety of activities and displays on offer. Ross Brown, P7 in Ballymacash Primary School commented: “I really enjoyed making bath bombs in the Chemistry Department and also sampling the food in Home Economics.” Emily Howard from the Wallace Prep also enjoyed “the speeches, the way the older pupils talked about the school and also the sports challenges in the Sports Hall where I got to meet pupils from other schools and be part of their team.”

The school would like to thank all those who attended on Saturday. Parents and pupils who were unable to attend can also make contact with the school to acquire a copy of the new prospectus.

Photo Credit : Conor Robinson & Catherine Harrison

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The Girls’ 1st X1 play the traditionally strong Armagh Royal in the Schoolgirls’ Cup quarter final, a team who can boast an all international midfield and many players who feature regularly in the Women’s Premier League. However, as the Lisburn girls get ready to face up to them, they are well aware that they have proven match winners of their own and that captain Lauren Wilson and vice captain Sophie McClean have senior league experience too. They also have a handful of other underage representative players and a striker in Sarah Montgomery who is hungry to score goals.

The Lisburn girls have been unfortunate with the weather recently which has left them a little short of match practice but they have built up their confidence throughout the season and are looking forward to their greatest test so far in trying to reach the February semi finals for the first time in years. The action is at Lisnagarvey, 10.15am start and, with a large crowd anticipated, it should be a great day for players and spectators alike.

At Shaws Bridge the boys’ 1st X1 face up to Belfast rivals RBAI in the second round of the prestigious Burney Cup (9.15am start). They will go into this game with full respect for their opponents who have a terrific record in this competition and who put the Lisburn lads out last year at the same stage. The Belfast school were also very close to knocking Wallace out of the Irish Schools’ in the qualification phase before they went on to reach the final of that particular tournament.

Inclement weather has also meant a lack of match action for the boys recently although they did manage a 3 – 1 victory against top Dublin school St Andrews last Wednesday at Lisnagarvey, Matthew Murphy continuing his prolific form with two well taken penalty corners and Timmy Crean the other scorer. They are also confident having reached the McCullough Cup final in December and would dearly love to go far in this knockout competition. As always they will look to the inspirational figures of co captains Peter MacDonnell and Stephen Hunter, as well as their other representative players Richard Arneill, Matthew Murphy and Michael Keery. They have been dealt a blow with the news that impressive left back Glenn Reid has broken his thumb but otherwise have a full squad to pick from.

Following this game the under 14s face a tricky Ferris Cup tie against the same Belfast opponents and at the same venue. The 14s have been in impressive form recently but were lucky to defeat RBAI in the weeks before Christmas. They also have an injury worry over captain Mark Acheson who has damaged ankle ligaments and Coach Neal McKnight will be giving the lightning fast striker a full fitness test in the hours leading up to the game.

Throughout the coming weeks there will also be lots of cup action for the other girls and boys teams in the school. The under 14 girls are still due to face Dalriada in their cup, whilst the 2nd X1 will be hoping to get their match against Regent House in the McDowell Cup played soon. All the other boys’ teams will also be in action and looking to progress further in their own cup competitions as well.

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Two days after the visit, Chris captained Ulster to a famous European Cup win against Edinburgh and is now looking forward to this weeks tussle with Bath in their final European pool game, with qualification for the quarter finals still up for grabs. There was also good news for another former pupil as Nevin Spence was awarded his first Ulster contract on the same day.

Current 1st XV captain Kyle McCall was understandably thrilled to meet the two players. “All rugby players in the school look up to Chris and Ian as real role models and would love to follow in their footsteps into professional rugby. They both talked about the hard work needed to get there and this proved an inspiring message to the players as we continue our preparations for the Schools’ Cup in the coming weeks.”

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Last Saturday’s postponement of the Schools’ Cup 2nd round means that the 1st XV are still not sure who they will face when they enter the competition in the 4th round.

They have had an inconsistent year so far but will be looking to recent Irish Schools’ debutant and current captain Kyle McCall, as well as fellow Ulster players Chris Spence and Rory Stewart for inspiration. The Medallion XV have had a more impressive season and coach Jonny Reid and his boys await their draw with interest too.

Saturday 30th January sees the girls’ hockey 1st X1 play the traditionally strong Armagh Royal in the Schools’ Cup quarter final at Lisnagarvey, the first time they have reached this stage in a number of years. They will hope that captain Lauren Wilson and representative players Sophie McClean, Jo Leathem, Ellen Hood and Anna Jones continue their fine individual form and take the girls into the semi finals in February. The under 14 girls also face up to Dalriada in their next cup round, the game being scheduled for this Saturday away to the North Coast side.

The boys’ 1st X1 will look to build on the positive experience of reaching the final of both the Irish Schools and McCullough Cup last term and hope to go one stage further in the Burney Cup. Co captains Peter MacDonnell and Stephen Hunter, alongside Richard Arneill have been named in an extended Ulster under 21 squad, whilst Matthew Murphy will look to make his Irish under 18 debut this term and it is to them that Wallace will look when they face RBAI at Shaw’s Bridge on Saturday 30th January in the cup 2nd round.

Netball has been traditionally strong for many years now in the school and the junior girls will be looking to carry on this proud tradition when they compete in the Area finals this term. From here they hope to progress to the prestigious Norrthern Ireland finals day, whilst individually Sarah Montgomery, Sophie McClean, Caroline Davis, Rebecca Poots and Julie Whitten will look to make the Northern Ireland under 19 squad which will be selected soon.

In badminton the various cup and league competitions will continue, whilst Alannah Stephenson and Ryan Getty (in badminton) and Alan Montgomery and Adam Matthews (in athletics and swimming respectively) will look to continue their progress on the international stage. The senior boys’ golf team will hope that their inspirational figurehead and international player Matthew McKnight can lead them into the final of the Ulster Winter League and they are looking forward to their semi final in the coming weeks.

This Saturday sees the 1st, 2nd and 3rd XVs travel to Dublin to face St Mary’s College, whilst the Medallion A and B and under 14 A teams face up to Methody at home, 10am kick of. The under 13 A and B teams travel to Pirrie Park to face the same proud Belfast opponents, also 10 am start. In hockey the senior girls teams travel to Ards to face up to Regent House, whilst the boys 1st, under 15, 14 and 13 teams face up to local rivals Friends at Lisnagarvey, 10 am start. All of these games are subject to pitch inspections and all at the school hope to get their second term off to a positive start.

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First up for the Lisburn youngster was the girls’ singles title which she then followed up with the girls’ doubles and mixed doubles titles.

Alannah recently represented Ireland at under 15 level in Slovenia and has her sights set firmly on Irish success at the under 15 competition in February.

Commenting on her triple success Alannah said,”I am delighted with both my individual and doubles success and can now look forward with confidence to the Irish competition in February.”

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The Year 13 Company, High Flyers, won Best Display at the Ballymena Trade Fair held in the Fairhill Shopping Centre.  High Flyers sell a Tornado flying toy.

The other Year 13 Company, Spark, won Best Product at the Banbridge Trade Fair held at the Outlet.  Spark make a range of environmentally friendly  bags from banners.

Finally the Managing Director of the Year 11 Company, Guddy2Shoez, won Best Sales Person at the Banbridge Trade Fair.  Guddy2Shoez sell plimsoles which they have added a hand painted design to.

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The Lisburn lads started their cup final day with a coaching session for local primary schools from Downshire, Ballymacash, Pond Park and their own Prep under the expert guidance of Iain Lewers who plays professional hockey in Holland. This was a great start to the day as the local children enjoyed their session whilst the Wallace players could forget about their big day ahead for a couple of hours.

Wallace started the game in good form and, after robbing the Banbridge centre back, Matthew Murphy failed to convert a one on one opportunity. Still the 1st X1 attacked their illustrious opponents and a Stephen Hunter reverse stick effort went spectacularly but narrowly over the bar. The Banbridge goal keeper also had to be in top form to stop three Murphy penalty corner drag flicks whilst two further efforts were superbly taken off the line, Peter MacDonnell robbed on both occasions.

Centre back Richard Arneill was having an outstanding game keeping Banbridge dangerman Stephen Dowds quiet, ably assisted by his partner Adam McCann and left back Glenn Reid who continued his fine form with another solid performance. It was therefore something of a shock that Banbridge went in at half time one goal up after a well worked goal down the right hand side.

The Wallace coaching staff instructed their forwards to put more pressure on their opponents defence and by stepping up they forced another penalty corner early in the second half which Murphy dispatched into the bottom corner with a trademark drag flick. This was his 35th goal of an excellent personal season and brought the Lisburn team right back into the game.

A period of stalemate then ensued before Banbridge followed up a penalty corner rebound after a good save by Luke Williams to go 2 – 1 up. A feature of the Wallace success this year has been their never say die attitude and this was again to the fore as co captain Stephen Hunter produced a wonderful finish to a superb move to again bring them back into the match.

At this point it appeared that there would only be one winner and as Wallace won a string of penalty corners it looked like it might at last be their day. However, despite valiant efforts from all the players Banbridge scored two late goals to kill the game off and give them victory in the first major Ulster Schools’ competition this year.

Big games are always decided by small margins and this was to be one of those days. The Banbridge goal keeper had an outstanding game and was well supported by his defenders who took three goal bound shots off the line. All the players involved in the big day from the Wallace side should be very proud of their achievement, firstly in getting to their second final this year (the Irish Schools’ being the other) and also for their display of fast, attacking and attractive hockey.

This really was a superb advert for local schools hockey with the best two teams from the first half of the season going all out for victory. The Wallace players will now have to channel all their energy into the post Christmas Burney Cup and will hope to add some silverware to their two final appearances this year.

Certainly the experience of playing in front of a large and vocal crowd will stand them in good stead and they will be now be hoping for a favourable draw in the first round of the Burney which will be released on Tuesday.

Wallace McCullough Cup final squad: Luke Williams, Glenn Reid, Stephen Murray, Jonathan Crean, Adam McCann, Richard Arneill, Peter MacDonnell (co captain), Chris Rowland, Michael Keery, Matthew Murphy, Timmy Crean, Stephen Hood, Conor Kelly, Jonathan Dunn, Stephen Hunter (co captain) and Seb Buser.

Final Score : Wallace 2 Banbridge 4

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Chloe and Luke were selected for the next stage from which Chloe went on to represent the Rotary Club of Lisburn at the District Stage of the competition in The Knights of Columbanus in Navan. Luke also performed very well and was made runner up in the same competition.

At the School’s stage Hannah was commended for taking on responsibility and learning about leadership, whilst Jonathon, despite being young for the competition was encouraged to apply again next year and commended for his interest in politics.

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The car was built by final year electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering students and once completed they use it to compete in a series of static and dynamic events. The static events include a ‘Dragons Den’ style pitch and a costing analysis, both of which are presented to of some of the top designers and accountants from Ford cars.

Once these events are finished, the student team take the car to countries such as Germany, Japan and Australia to race against other universities from all over the world in the dynamic events, which assess the acceleration, handling and endurance of the car.

The pupils from Wallace prep were given the chance to sit in the car and pretend to drive it, and some of the grammar pupils also had the opportunity to take some of the mechanisms apart and have an in depth look at the engineering involved in making the project. A large majority of the older pupils’ involved are now looking forward to studying engineering when they leave school and perhaps joining the Formula Student team at whichever university they attend!

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Pedal Power, a team of Year 11 students designed a bike rental scheme for tourism across the city of Lisburn and was the overall winner of their age group for the South East region. The Year 14 team, Team Supreme also enjoyed success with their idea, finishing runners up in their age category for the same region.

Both teams will now have the chance to compete in the Northern Ireland final at W5 on Friday 27th November, with winners going on to London to compete in the UK finals in December.

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The group, comprising of Kerry Martin, Aaron McIntyre, Jack Bann, Laura Abernethy and teachers Ms Brown and Ms Bill, spent five fun filled days, from Wednesday 21 October until Sunday 25 October, getting to know the other participants.

After three long flights, the group were excited to be reunited with the friends they had made after a visit from the partner schools in November 2008. The trip gave the students an opportunity to explore the wonderful sights of Norway while meeting the other groups and work on the Comenius project together. After their arrival, the students were taken to meet their host families.

They met up later as the Norwegian students cooked up some tasty Norwegian food for the group to taste. The students were up early the next morning as they got the opportunity to experience school the Norwegian way. The group worked together and discussed how much progress they had made since their last meeting in November 2008. They then talked through some ideas on how to improve the pda devices that each group will produce about their town.

The pupils also got to experience an English class. The evening concluded with a round of 10 pen bowling. The Friday gave us the opportunity to explore Stjordal, including some tea and coffee by candle light in the beautiful fort and visiting Hell railway station and rock carvings. The afternoon was spent making some recordings for the pda device, while the group turned competitive as they all had a go at laser x and go-karting in the evening. On Saturday, we travelled to Norway’s third biggest city, Trondheim. The Sverresborg cultural history museum and Nidarosdomen cathedral gave the group an opportunity to see the rich and beautiful culture and history of Norway.

The group then literally shopped until they dropped, finding everything from trolls to chocolate, while some members took the opportunity to see the amazing science museum. A goodbye meal at Frati restaurant gave everyone a chance to reflect on the amazing experiences they had together in the last five days. Everyone was up early on the final day as we said our last goodbyes and began the long journey home.

The trip offered the students an opportunity to experience the culture of another country and make some new friends. We were certainly sad to say goodbye and enjoyed every second of an activity packed five days. The chance to develop the ideas for the project was also fantastic. We are now looking forward to our final meeting in Germany, in March 2010.

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With approximately four-hundred pupils aged eleven to eighteen from across Europe expected to attend, this will be the largest MCBMUN conference ever.

At some point over the three days the Wallace delegates, along with the other nations, will have just a few hours to save the world! At the last conference, where they came away as prize winners, they were faced with North Korea holding the world to ransom with primed nuclear missiles. There is also a social life laid on with a Ceildh on the Friday night.

Check out http://www.mcbmun.com/home for ‘the most fun you can have in a suit’ and if you are interested in taking part next time speak to Mrs Karen Ferguson, English Dept.

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