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 […]

Congratulations to Year 9 netballer Alayna Mallon, who has earned a place in the Netball NI U15 Southern Regional Academy. Training kicks off on 18th October at South Lakes Leisure Centre, Craigavon, as Alayna prepares for an exciting regional academies tournament later this year. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to Alayna’s hard work […]

St Paul’s came alive with words, phrases, and cultures as we celebrated the European Day of Languages! This special event highlighted the incredible linguistic diversity within our school community and shone a spotlight on pupils learning French, Irish, and Spanish for the very first time. Language is more than communication – it’s a bridge to understanding and connection. From greetings […]

This year’s process was a showcase of participative democracy, with every pupil from Years 8 to 13 given the opportunity to stand as a candidate and campaign for their peers’ votes. From creative posters to persuasive speeches, our pupils brought energy and ideas to the election, making their voices heard. The excitement culminated in a physical voting […]

Thursday 12 September marked a very special evening in the life of St Paul’s as we said a final farewell to the Class of 2025 and wished them well on the road ahead. With a packed audience gathered in celebration, it was a night that reflected the success, determination and spirit of this outstanding year […]

Our wonderful year 14 pupils at the Carrickdale hotel for their school formal!

St Paul’s High School Bessbrook, proudly welcomed the Baton of Hope charity walk through its grounds. An amazing event supported by PIPS Hope & Support among other fantastic agencies. Year 8 and 9 students lined the front courtyard, cheering and clapping as the baton passed through our grounds. A powerful moment of unity and support […]

On Monday 1 September 2025, we were delighted to welcome our new Year 8 pupils as they began their journey at St Paul’s High School. Principal, Mr Dáithí Murray and Head of Year 8, Mr Joseph McElroy greeted the pupils and offered encouragement as they took their first steps into post-primary school life. We look […]