Congratulations to 11 of our  Year 14 pupils who successfully completed the prestigious Queen’s University Pathway Programme, marking a significant milestone in their educational journeys. The programme, designed to provide valuable insight and preparation for university life, saw the students engage in intensive academic activities, masterclasses and mentorship opportunities across various disciplines at Queen’s University Belfast. Seonaidh […]

St Paul’s Year 9 Soccer – Mid Ulster League Victory!  Due to the poor weekend weather, our fixture against Clounagh Junior High School was switched to Newry City’s ground – a huge thank you to them for accommodating us at such short notice! The boys made a lightning-fast start, racing to a 3-0 lead within […]

Last week, we were delighted to welcome Cathy Strain from Bank of Ireland to St Paul’s to deliver an engaging Financial Wellbeing Talk to our Year 13 enrichment pupils. The session covered key topics such as: ✅ Spending & Saving – Smart spending and healthy saving habits ✅ Earning & Income – Understanding payslips and […]

We were delighted to welcome back our past pupil, Aileen McGuire, founder of Apiphany Jewellery, to the Business Studies Department today. Aileen kindly gave her time to take part in an interview for our GCSE coursework, sharing valuable insights into her career journey and the world of entrepreneurship. Her experiences and advice were truly inspiring […]

Our pupils once again did us proud at this year’s Young Enterprise Big Market Event in St George’s Market, Belfast! Year 9/03, guided by Mrs Treanor and Mrs Quinn, showcased their Quick Start business “Wooden Wonders”, selling beautifully crafted bespoke Christmas tree decorations. Our Year 13 Company Programme Enrichment group, led by Mr McKinley, impressed […]

Alanna O’Neill Congratulations to Year 14 student, Alanna O’Neill, who was announced on the 2026 PPS All Star Ladies Football team. Alanna is a talented and dedicated footballer with a fantastic attitude to her sport. She leads by example on and off the pitch, always trying her best. Meanwhile, Alanna is also busy preparing for […]

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each parent and child for attending the St Paul’s Bessbrook Open Day. Your presence made the event truly special, and we were delighted to share a glimpse of the vibrant learning environment we offer. It was wonderful to see so many families engaging with our staff, exploring […]

St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook and Bolster Community were delighted to welcome Dr Caoimhe Archibald, MLA and Minister for the Economy, to The Good Space in Newry for a special event celebrating the achievements of An Droichead – a pioneering initiative supporting young people with additional needs as they transition from school to the world […]

We are currently recruiting for two important roles within our school community: Vacancies: Cleaner with Housekeeping Duties (1 post) – Apply Here Supervisory Assistant (2 posts) – Apply Here Closing Date: Monday 1st December 2025 at 11:59 PM Application Process: All applications must be submitted directly via the Education Authority (EA) Recruiting Talent website. Use the links […]

What a fantastic Literacy Week we’ve just had, all centred around the electrifying theme: ‘Reading is my Superpower’! We saw our entire school community – staff and pupils alike – embrace the incredible world of words, with a special spotlight shining on the dynamic and captivating realm of graphic and comic literature. The energy all […]