St Paul’s was buzzing with energy as our A Level Debating Society welcomed Our Lady’s Grammar School for a thrilling day of high-level discourse and critical thinking. Three hotly contested debates tackled some of the most pressing and controversial issues of our time: St Paul’s secured a well-earned win in the opening debate, while Our […]

A huge congratulations to our brilliant Year 8 pupil Paddy Keenan, who has been crowned champion of the Environmental Youth Speak competition, hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. This year’s theme, ‘Be Sustainable – Back to the Future’, challenged young people to share their vision for a greener world – and Paddy’s passionate […]

As we mark International Women’s Day, our Year 14 pupils took a well-earned extended break on Friday 7 March, enjoying delicious treats courtesy of our fantastic canteen staff. But the real highlight of the day was an inspiring session led by eight incredible women from our own school community. Our Student Leaders invited these women […]

The school community is heartbroken by the news of the death of our esteemed pupil, Tiarnán Trainor RIP. Tiarnán was a much loved and popular Year 10 pupil who was recently elected by his peers to serve on the Student Council. Tiarnán had an infectious personality and was well known throughout the school as a […]

It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Mr Tommy Reidy, a much-loved and long-serving member of staff at St Paul’s. Tommy worked as a dedicated and highly respected Science Technician in our school for 34 years, playing a vital role in supporting both staff and pupils. During that time, he […]

St Paul’s Debating Society held its first internal competition of the academic year this week, showcasing the incredible talent and critical thinking skills of our pupils. Four teams went head-to-head in a series of lively debates, tackling some of the most challenging and thought-provoking issues of our time. In the first semi-final, pupils debated the […]

Mrs Fionnuala McCambridge, an English teacher in St Paul’s, has launched a pilot project in peer tutoring meant to address the challenges which sixth-form students face in writing longer analytical essays for both coursework and exams. She has done so with the help of Dr Matthew Martin, Senior Lecturer in English at St Mary’s University […]

Are you ready to see what makes St Paul’s High School truly special? Whether you’re looking for an outstanding academic experience, a vibrant school community, or the chance to explore a wide range of exciting extra-curricular activities, St Paul’s is the place to be. We’re thrilled to invite all prospective pupils and their families to […]

Update: Sat 9 November, 2024, 1100 GMT (1400 EAT) As #TeamKenya2024 prepare to leave their friends and guides in Kenya and make the long journey back to Ireland, Aoibha Byrne writes this morning’s blog. Yesterday we were up early to attend a wedding that father Bosco was officiating.The wedding was really nice as we were […]

We’re delighted to announce the return of our free, supervised Evening Study sessions starting tomorrow, Monday 4 November, and running until Thursday 28 November. These sessions are a fantastic opportunity for pupils in Years 11, 12, 13, and 14 to get extra support and stay on top of their studies as they work towards upcoming […]