25 fantastic throwback photos of Christmas celebrations at Carrickfergus secondary schools

With the countdown to Christmas in full swing, we take a trip down memory lane to some of the seasonal shows and discos, carol services, festive dinners and charity hamper collections enjoyed by Carrickfergus secondary schools through the years.

These terrific throwback photos from Carrickfergus College, Downshire School, Carrickfergus Grammar, and Ulidia Integrated College were taken between 2007 and 2015.

Can you spot anyone you know?

5. Christmas shows

Hugh, Kharis, Janice, Acacia and Nathan Radcliffe with Jennifer Mills and George Shaw at the Uplift Christmas Show in Downshire School, 2012. INCT 51-447-RM Photo: RM Studios

6. Christmas shows

Patricia, Pearse and Peter Ferguson pictured in Downshire School for the Uplift Christmas Show in 2012. INCT 51-448-RM Photo: RM Studios

7. Christmas fair

Abbey Mahood, Chris Mercer, Brad Johnston and Jemma Mewhort at the Downshire Christmas Craft Fair in 2013. INCT 50-403-RM Photo: RM Studios

8. Christmas hampers

Carrick Grammar School year 13 pupils who worked together as part of the Certificate of Personal Effectiveness to help co-ordinate the Christmas hamper appeal in 2011. Included is teacher Pamela Maxwell, co-ordinator of CoPE. INCT 50-037-tc Photo: Tim Cully

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