Author: Caroline Payne

Some photographs of the delicious treats that were made in the afterschool Cookery Club!

Zac and his awards for 2025 at the Ulster region Show jumping Pony awards.

Congratulations to Juliet Stevenson Bowen 11EL who last weekend received her Chief Scout Gold Award, at Belfast City Hall, presented by both UK and NI Scout Ambassadors, and the Lord Mayor of Belfast City. 

The Chief Scout’s Gold Award is one of the highest achievements in Scouting and recognizes sustained commitment, personal development, and service to others. Achieving it requires consistent effort across volunteering, skills, physical activity, teamwork, and leadership over several years. It reflects resilience, dedication, and a strong commitment to the values of Scouting — making a positive difference in the community.

Juliet, who has been a Scout since she was 6 years old, will now endeavour to earn her Kings Scout Award as an Explorer Scout.

What a fantastic achievement, well done Juliet!

It is with the heaviest of hearts that the entire Saintfield High School family honours the life and legacy of our beloved Miss Alison Mullen: dedicated educator, trusted Governor, deeply valued colleague, and dear friend.  Miss Mullen’s wisdom and compassion shaped generations.  Her classroom was a place of encouragement, integrity and hope, and we know that her influence will live on in the countless lives she touched.

Miss Mullen’s passion for teaching, kindness, and the unwavering commitment she displayed to her pupils and the Saintfield High School community left a lasting impact on all who knew her.  We are so grateful for the years of faithful service and the enduring example that Miss Mullen leaves behind.

“The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

NIPA International Ploughing Championships 26^th & 27^th September 2025

Congratulations to Andrew Gill who came first, in the Conventional class, at the recent Ploughing Championships. Andrew will now represent NI at the world championships in Croatia in 2026

Well done Andrew.

The BBC has aired a documentary about Andrew and his remarkable ploughing achievements, which can now be viewed on BBC iPlayer. The programme is titled Plough On!