Past Pupils Tag Archive

Young Citizens’ Bar Mock Trials

Sixth Years recently took part in the Young Citizens’ Bar Mock Trials, competing against twelve schools from across Northern Ireland in the Belfast Royal Courts of Justice. The...

Festive Finery at Wallace Threads event nets over £600 for Flourish

Aside from a near brawl over a bronze sequinned skirt which had the victor hiding it a bag, the Wallace Threads event was a highly civilised and stylish affair. Former pupil and...

Owen sprinkles some Disney stardust over MIA Department

Owen McClure, past pupil of Wallace and sound trainee, kindly gave up his time to visit students in the WHS MIA department. Owen has been extremely busy since leaving Wallace...

Jacob gives Mum Samantha a 5* review for her picture book

Ever wondered what it would be like to be confronted in adulthood with one of your school exam papers? For consultant geriatrician Samantha Holte (Leung) past met present in a...

#MadeInWallace William Roy

William Roy attended Wallace from 1983-1988 when he was taught by teachers who really starred in the Wallace Hall of Fame! He was privileged to have enjoyed lessons with the late...

#MadeInWallace Nathan Doak

Former pupil Nathan Doak is currently “living the dream” (to quote Mr Armstrong’s favourite phrase) of every school boy rugby player as he has successfully transitioned to...

Celebrating Celia; our very own “Iron Lady”

Mrs Celia Gourley OBE was one redoubtable lady! Born Celia Hadden she attended Wallace Preparatory Department and Wallace High School along with her younger brother Adrian; he...

Wallace Women – Katherine Steele

Our latest post in our series Wallace Women features Dr Katherine ( Kat) Steele.  As Katherine McCreary she  met her husband Drew Steele at Wallace ; they were...

Wallace Women- Samara Prentice

Samara Prentice (Briggs to her school friends) is an excellent example of the agility and resilience we hope to foster in our students. Many of our current students are likely to...

Wallace Women- Hilary Woods

Hilary is currently the Principal of Belfast Royal Academy, having previously served with distinction as Principal of Antrim Grammar School, Acting Principal and permanent...