Principal Mr Jarlath Burns pictured with Aine Malone, Thomas Armstrong and Gareth O’Connor. Principal, Mr Jarlath Burns took time out this week to catch up with St Paul’s High School’s recent Irish Dancing Champions. Year 14 student, Aine Malone was again crowned Under 18 Ladies An Comhdháil World Champion at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast, […]
Pictured above L-R, Mrs Siobhan Bradley (Vice-Principal), Mr Neil McArdle (in charge of Transport at St Paul’s), Mrs Eileen Fearon (Chair of Governors), Mr Jarlath Burns (Principal), Mr Gerry D’Arcy (Translink) and Mr Dáithí Murray (Vice-Principal) St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook presented Mr Gerry D’Arcy with a token of their appreciation for 27 years of […]
To complete the final section of the Habitats topic in Science class 12/47, Jollies Pet Store kindly paid them a visit during a Science lesson. The pupils have been learning about living things and their environment. They have studied how living things adapt to their environment, and how they can live together. The pupils were […]
Year 10 Art and Design students helped to launch Careers Week 2017 in St Paul’s. All year 10 pupils were asked as part of their Monthly Assessed Homework to produce a poster designed to promote the importance of seeking advice and guidance when making their GCSE subject choices. In addition, posters highlighted a wide range […]
St Paul’s celebrate after winning the Danske Bank Ulster Colleges Irish News Cup. Danske Bank Irish News Cup Final from Kevin Kelly for Irish News St Paul’s Bessbrook 8-18 St Ciaran’s Ballgawley 0-6 A powered packed display from St Paul’s Bessbrook saw them emerge emphatic winners over St Ciaran’s Ballygawley in the Danske Bank Irish […]
Winner of ‘The Big St Paul’s Bake Off’, Caoimhe Larkin is presented with her prize by Mrs Eileen Fearon, Board of Governors Chairperson. On Wednesday 3 May 2017, The Big St Paul’s Bake Off Final took place, with Year 9 student Caoimhe Larkin picking up the ‘Star Baker’ award. Over the Easter break, students were […]
An Apprenticeship event is being held at Southern Regional College’s Newry Campus on Wednesday 26 April, from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. At this event, school leavers can hear from employers and students about Apprenticeship (Year 12 Leavers) and Higher Level Apprenticeship (Year 14 Leavers) opportunities in the local area. Students can then meet with employers to […]
On Wednesday 12 April, St Paul’s annual Spring Concert took place in the school assembly hall. The sparkling concert featured the combined talents of the School’s Junior, Senior and Learning Support Centre and mixed Choirs, various ensembles, Ethnic percussion groups, Orchestra, Pathways and Traditional Groups. Well Done to the Music Department and all involved in […]
St Paul’s is proud to be collaborating with the Newry Democrat on an exciting school newspaper project as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations. The special pull-out will include many memories, interviews with past pupils, some old pictures and even a copy of the schools first register. The current pupils aren’t forgotten either as they […]
Pictured above is the Health and Social Care students presenting the cheque to Linda Alexander from Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Also in the photo is teachers Mrs Marion McMahon and Mrs Tracy O’Hare. Last year, Health and Social Care students at St Paul’s had a visit from Dave Evans, who spoke to them about having a child […]
St Paul’s High School is a thriving, innovative educational community of almost 1500 students of all abilities, from children with learning difficulties in our Learning Support Centre to high calibre academic achievers in our AS, A2 and Applied Post-16 courses. All classrooms are equipped as standard with interactive whiteboards, and students and staff are encouraged to make the fullest use of technology for learning and teaching.
The school, which was established in 1966 with the aim of providing its pupils with a Christian education within the Catholic ethos, is situated on a modern campus in pleasant rural surrounding in the townland of Carrickbracken, County Armagh. St Paul’s High School was designated by the Department of Education as a Specialist College for Science in 2008, and the school was awarded the BECTA ICT Mark in 2009.
St Paul's High School, 108 Camlough Road, Bessbrook, Newry BT35 7EE
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