St Paul’s is delighted to celebrate Careers Week 2026 from Monday 2nd March to Friday 6th March, a week dedicated to inspiring our young people as they explore future pathways, raise aspirations and understand how their learning connects to real opportunities beyond school.

Each morning begins with our popular “Guess the Job” Careers Quiz, which brings staff and students together in a fun and engaging start to the day. On Monday, our Careers Fair welcomes a wide range of employers, colleges and training providers, giving Year 12 and Year 13 students the chance to ask questions and discover new possibilities.

This year, 50 students from Years 13 and 14 played an important role in creating our new Post‑16 subject choice videos. Their insights and honest reflections offer Year 12 students a valuable student‑led perspective to support them in making informed and confident A Level choices. The updated Post‑16 Prospectus is also available on the school website.

Throughout the week, Year 13 students will take part in UCAS Virtual Work Experience and Discovery Hub lessons, and on Thursday we celebrate the achievements of those who completed the Ulster University Discovery Academy courses.

Careers Week is an important part of our commitment to preparing students for life beyond St Paul’s, and we are grateful to all staff and partners who support this work.

                                                  2026 Post 16 Subject Choice Prospectus

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                                                            Careers Week Schedule

Monday 2nd March

  • Careers Quiz – “Guess the Job” Designed by Mr C Gordon, running each morning for staff and students
  • Careers Fair (2.30–4.00pm) Gym
    • Year 13: 2.40–3.20pm    Year 12: 3.20–4.00pm
    • Launch of Post‑16 Subject Choice Student‑Led Videos on the school website
    • Post‑16 Subject Choice Prospectus issued to Year 12
    • Year 13 Post‑16 Subject Choice Assembly (Period 9) – Mr Murray
    • Post‑16 Information Sessions (4–6pm) in A Level departments, supported by subject ambassadors. (Tea/coffee and sandwiches will be available in the staff kitchen at 3.20pm)
    • Careers Week activities in lessons for Years 10, 12, 13 and 14

Tuesday 3rd March

  • Careers Quiz – “Guess the Job”
  • Post‑16 subject choice videos shown in subject areas for Years 12 and 13
  • Year 13 participating in UCAS Virtual Work Experience:
  • Year 13 completing UCAS Discovery Hub lessons ahead of the UCAS Convention on 12th March
  • Ongoing Careers Week activities in Careers lessons

Wednesday 4th March

  • Careers Quiz – “Guess the Job”
  • Post‑16 subject choice videos shown in subject areas for Years 12 and 13
  • Year 13 UCAS virtual work experience continues
  • UCAS Discovery Hub lessons continue
  • Careers Week activities across year groups

Thursday 5th March

  • Careers Quiz – “Guess the Job”
  • Post‑16 subject choice videos shown in subject areas for Years 12 and 13
  • Ulster University Scholarship Pin Presentation – Year 13 Assembly
    Led by Mrs C Hughes acknowledging completion of Discovery Academy courses
  • Careers Week lesson activities continue

Friday 6th March

  • Careers Quiz – “Guess the Job”
  • Year 12 Deadline: Post‑16 Subject Choice Form to be returned to the Careers Room during registration
  • 10.15am: Careers Quiz prize presentation in the Careers Room by Mr C Gordon
  • Year 13 UCAS Discovery Hub lessons continue
  • Post‑16 subject choice videos shown in subject areas for Years 12 and 13
  • Year 14 Head Girls and Mrs McCartan attending Newry Chamber of Commerce International Women’s Day Launch at Killeavy Castle. Inspirational female careers.