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Year 8 Walking Group Year 8 Students enjoyed the Glen River Walk in Newcastle. This give them an insight to the Expedition section of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Well done to all students for completing!

Year 13 Students enjoyed a week in the real world. The main employment sectors being Education, Nursing and Hospitality. Abbey Community College would like to thank all employers for giving the students an opportunity to gain invaluable experiences.

Lower Sixth Student Alex Downing attends induction meeting at Citi Bank. This is part of the Career Ready Programme where she will work for 6 weeks over the summer. An amazing opportunity. Abbey Community College would like to thank her Mentor Toni Murphy (From Citi Bank) for all the support she has given Alex this year, Tony Madden from Career Ready and Citi Bank for the internship.

Past Students Return Katie (Head Girl 2016/17) and Scott visit to chat about student finance and their journey since leaving. Katie is now in her second year at Stranmillis University College studying BSc Health, Physical Activity and Sport. Katie is wanting to pursue a Career PE Teaching. Scott has completed a Personal Training and Fitness instructor course and is currently at Belfast Metropolitan College studying a Foundation Degree in Property Planning and Housing. Scott will then progress to Ulster University to complete his Degree. Staff were delighted to see both students and wish them all the best for the remainder of their studies.

Meet the Marines Abbey students got the opportunity to meet the Marines and go through their fitness programme. A challenging session but all students pushed themselves and worked hard! Students impressed and showed potential. An option for a future Careers. Abbey would like to thank the team of instructors.

Ehrwald, Austria March 2019 Everyone thoroughly enjoyed an amazing week skiing. There was a mix of sunshine and snow! Students progressed and successfully managed to ski on blue/red slopes. All students took part in the final day race – congratulations to all. (Winner Jake Hunter) Many are looking to return in 2021! Abbey Community College would like to thank Topflight and Daniela (and her team of staff) at the Sonneburgh Hotel.

Junior School Ski Trip Excitement builds as students get ready for Ehrwald, Austria. We wish all students and staff a safe trip and hope they have lots of fun on the slopes.

We are so proud of Year 12 as they completed job applications and interviews. They impressed many employers. PwC Citi Bank NIE Army Henderson Bombardier Antrim and Newtownabbey Council HMRC PA Consultancy Danske Brian Butler Abbey Community College would like to thank all Employers and Tony Madden (Regional Manager of Career Ready) for making it an excellent day!

Career Ready Students and Mentors got to know each other this morning and look forward to the journey ahead. Abbey Community College would like to thank Henderson, Citi Bank, PWC, Santander, HMRC and PA Consulting Group for their commitment to the launch of the Career Ready Programme. Students, Mentors, Tony Madden, (Regional Manager for N. Ireland) Mrs Quinn (Principal) and Laura Watson (Head of Careers) are all excited about the opportunities that the Career Ready programme will provide for the students in preparation for the world of work.