Events such as plays, carol services and craft fairs will be staged at secondary schools between now and the end of term.
We’ve had a look through the Newtownabbey Times archive to find some amazing pictures from events at schools across the borough between 2006 and 2016.
Can you spot anyone you know?
21. Festive memories
Pupils from Newtownabbey Community High School hosted a special 'Come Dine With Me' in December 2010. George Sproule and Ruth Osborne of the Living Learn Project along with Philip Hamilton had the chance to try some broth which was cooked by Jordan Topping and Mabel Cord. Photo: Freddie Parkinson
22. Festive memories
Students from Newtownabbey Community High School hosted a special 'Come Dine With Me' in December 2010. Cllr Billy Webb is pictured trying some scones alongside Betty Clarke and Scott McGregor. Photo: Freddie Parkinson
23. Festive memories
Year 11 students at Newtownabbey Community High School were pictured in December 2010 after performing at a number of local primary schools as part of a campaign promoting healthy eating and living. Photo: Freddie Parkinson
24. Festive memories
Then Mayor of Newtownabbey, Cllr John Scott was the special guest for the Newtownabbey Community High School's annual Senior Citizen's Christmas Carol Service in December 2009. Members of the choir are pictured alongside Mr Bertie Holmes, Princpal. Photo: Freddie Parkinson