Pictured above are retiring colleagues at St Paul’s, Mrs Anne Mallon with her husband Hugh, and Mr Paddy McAvoy with his wife Margaret. Also in the picture is Principal, Mr Jarlath Burns and Chair of Governors, Mrs Eileen Fearon. The end of a very busy and successful academic year at St Paul’s High School was […]
St Paul’s High School has won the Department of Education Derrytrasna Pastoral Care Award 2016 (Post Primary). The public were invited to nominate a school which they feel has demonstrated ‘exceptional’ pastoral care provision in supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of pupils and their families. These nominations were then moderated by a judging panel […]
The Religion Department organised an Easter draw in March with all proceeds going to Trocaire’s Lenten campaign. Over the three days, a total of £300 was raised. This was a result of an earlier visit by Trocaire who spoke to our current Year 11 group about the work of Trocaire abroad. Religion teacher Mrs Graham […]
Exact Engineering in Newry are looking for school leavers (and other interested people) aged 16 to 24 for apprenticeships in Mechanical Engineering, including: * CNC Milling and Turning, * Fabrication and Welding, * Bench fitting * Hydraulics/ Pneumatics. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in a hands-on Mechanical Engineering career, leading to NVQ […]
On Monday 6 June, St Paul’s BBC School Reporters were invited to the BBC Broadcasting House in Belfast. It was a great way to end the year of news reporting. Staff and students were taken behind the scenes for a TV Studio tour and they also got to see Hugo Duncan in his radio studio […]
Louise McShane pictured with her medal On Sunday 29 May, Year 8 student Louise McShane took part in the All-Ireland Kickboxing Championships and finished third to pick up a bronze medal. Held at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, Louise won two matches to take her to the semi-final stage of the competition. It was enough […]
On Friday 27 May, St Paul’s held its annual Primary 7 Outreach Gaelic Football tournament. Blessed in beautiful sunshine, primary schools from South Armagh and South Down area took part in what proved to be a very enjoyable and hugely competitive day of football. Carrick Primary, Burren were impressive winners over their primary 6 counterparts […]
There still time to complete an application for all full-time courses at Belfast Metropolitan College. See the poster below for more information. Application Deadline 31 May 2016.
Pictured is Principal Mr Jarlath Burns and Year 8 students Hollie Morgan and Caitlin Coffey. Year 8 students Hollie Morgan and Caitlin Coffey have both been awarded the Gradam Naomh Pól award for outstanding sporting achievement. Hollie represented St Paul’s in the N.I district championships, shot put competition. Despite never having thrown one before she […]
Pictured above is Year 14 students Aaron Smith, Danielle Murphy, Caoimhe Trainor and Fainche Pepper, alongside Jane Gribben from Volunteer Now and Careers teacher Kevina McGreevy. The students have been awarded certificates for their commitment to volunteering across many different areas such as youth work, the Southern Health Trust and also within schools. These pupils have gone […]
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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