African Children’s Choir Concert

An inspirational evening was had with The African Children's Choir and choir members from Ballydown and Edenderry Primary Schools, and…

Operation Christmas Child

The staff and pupils at Banbridge Academy have been busy buying gifts to fill shoeboxes in partnership with Operation Christmas…

Rotary Regional Success

http://www.thebanbridgechronicle.com/pages/index.asp?title=EU_Parliament_wish_for_bright_Nicole  Congratulations once more to Year 14 student, Nicole-Parkinson Kelly. Following her success in the local finals of the Rotary…

Schools Cup and Gibson Cup

Schools Cup and Gibson Cup

The 1st XI Girls played Dalriada to start their 2016 challenge in the Belfast Telegraph Schools Cup competition, beating them 6-0 . …

Cork Interpro Gold Medals

Our five Academy boys enjoyed more accolades involving gold medals at the weekend's Interprovincials in Cork. The Ulster 18s and…

Five Students Selected for Ulster U16 and U18 Interpros

Congratulations and best wishes for success to the following pupils who have been selected to represent Ulster at U16 and…

Act of Remembrance

All Year Groups are participating in an Act of Remembrance during Main Assembly this week.  Pictured laying a wreath at…

Regional Development Squad

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected for the Regional Development Netball Squad: Lynsey Orr, Katie Cartmill, Suzy…

Green Fingers Growing In The Greenhouse

By Mr Kirkpatrick (Head of Biology).  The Biology Department is delighted to announce the opening of a greenhouse facility. Preparation…

Amy’s Anti-Bullying Poem Achieves Award

Amy’s Anti-Bullying Poem Achieves Award

Congratulations to Amy Hampton 10D who has been named Winner in  an Intermediate Creative Writing competition, held as part of this…

Girls 1st XI Hockey Team Comes 2nd In International Tournament

Girls 1st XI Hockey Team Comes 2nd In International Tournament

By Sarah Russell and Orla Thompson.  Banbridge Academy’s girls’ hockey team set off on tour to Glasgow on Saturday 24th…

All Ireland Schoolboys Champions

All Ireland Schoolboys Champions

Congratulations to our Boys' Hockey 1st XI who played magnificently and are the All Ireland Schoolboys Champions.  What a win!  http://www.banbridgeleader.co.uk/sport/hockey/video-banbridge-academy-are-all-ireland-champions-1-7029125. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/jack-rowe-treble-blasts-banbridge-to-glory-over-wesley-34136889.html. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/hockey/34621483.…

Banbridge Academy Prize Day 2015

Banbridge Academy Prize Day 2015

Banbridge Academy's annual Prize Day took place this afternoon in Holy Trinity Church, Banbridge.  Congratulations to all of our pupils…

U16 Girls Play Lurgan College 2XI

U16 Girls Play Lurgan College 2XI

By Hannah Jordan (captain).  Lurgan College 2nd XI - 0, Banbridge U16 - 0.  We knew it was going to be a…

Swim Ulster Gala – Intermediates and Seniors

The afternoon session of the gala saw the Intermediates (Year 10 & 11) and the Seniors (Year 12&13) compete in…

Swim Ulster Gala – Junior Section.

Ulster Schools Gala 17th & 18th October 2015. Banbridge Academy sent a team of nineteen swimmers to Bangor Aurora Pool to…

Senior Boys’ Hockey – Irish Schools

Senior Boys’ Hockey – Irish Schools

The Belmont Hotel-sponsored Academy 1st XI will be playing in the Irish Schools Competition this week.  This year it is…

‘Swim Ulster’ Championships

‘Swim Ulster’ Championships

Congratulations to the Intermediate Group 6 Girls' relay team who finished in Bronze medal position on Sunday at the 'Swim…

Boys’ Hockey Results vs Friends School, Lisburn

Boys’ Hockey Results vs Friends School, Lisburn

1st XI Vs Friends School Lisburn The match began at an intense pace with both teams having their fair share…

1st XI Makes Decisive Win Against Royal and Prior

1st XI Makes Decisive Win Against Royal and Prior

McCullough Cup Group Game - 1st XI vs Royal and Prior.  Report by Peter McKnight.  Before the All Ireland Tournament…