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The annual History Department castle making competition has become a rite of passage for
all budding Historians. This project is part of our unit on The Normans and in particular the
Normans in Ireland. The brief was to build an indestructible castle with a design which
encompassed all the strategies we have used to attack and defend Norman Castles. The
standard was exceptionally high with 8L6 leading the way. Their creativity, artistic licence
and attacking strategy contributed to their winning best overall group. I’m sure you will
agree that we have some budding architects and designers in Dunclug College.

Year 10 Visit Belfast’s Historical sights - In June, as part of our Shared Education Programme
with St. Patrick’s College Year 10 had the opportunity to become a tourist for the day. They
travelled to Belfast for an open top bus tour of the main historical sights whilst learning
about our shared history. We enjoyed a trip to the Titanic Quarter, had a leisurely walk
around Queen’s and the Botanic Gardens with the obligatory trip to Burger King for lunch.
These students will continue studying history at GCSE level next year.