On Friday 16 October, Dermot Kelly from the Armagh Diocesan Youth Commission visited St Paul’s to launch the 2015/16 John Paul II Awards programme. This award, which was created to commemorate the late Pope John Paul II, allows young people to understand that religion and faith are not just for learning, nor are they a list […]
Lee Kane (NI Anti Bullying Forum) is pictured with four Year 8 students who enjoyed his Anti-Bullying workshop. On Tuesday 20th October, Year 8 classes participated in anti bullying workshops. These were delivered by Lee Kane from the NI Anti Bullying Forum, with a focus on getting pupils to understand what constitutes bullying and how […]
Congratulations to all the winners from the Science Safety Poster Competition. 1st Place (Scientific Content) – Katerine Katova 08/84 1st Place ( Artistic Impression) – Ellen Burns 08/62 2nd Place (Scientific Content) – Tomas Quinn 08/29 2nd Place (Artistic Impression) – Piaras Wood 08/29 3rd Place (Scientific Content) – Lee McClelland 08/87 3rd Place (Artistic […]
A new course is being offered to AS and A2 students in St Paul’s which will offer the opportunity for students to gain a qualification in Mandarin Chinese. In conjunction with the SouthWest College, Ms Lai, a Chinese tutor, will offer lessons in Mandarin Chinese. Learning Mandarin and gaining an understanding of the Chinese culture […]
Paul Slane (Slanes Coach Hire) presents St Paul’s vice-captain, Ryan McSherry with a new set of jerseys for the 2015/16 MacRory Cup Campaign. Also in the picture is Vice-Principal, Mrs Siobhan Bradley along with managers Mr John Rafferty and Mr Barry Shannon. Pictured above is the St Paul’s MacRory Cup Panel 2015/16.
On Wednesday 30 September, Queen’s University are hosting a Parents’ and Guardians’ evening to give parents and students an opportunity to speak informally with staff and students within the School, to find out more about the specific degree programme. There will be short presentations from the School, from current students and employer. These will commence […]
On Wednesday 16 September, Principal Mr Jarlath Burns welcomed a large crowd of parents, friends and pupils to this year’s GCSE Prizegiving. Mr Burns introduced the platform party and welcomed Chairperson of the Governors, Mrs Eileen Fearon along with guest speaker and past pupil of St Paul’s, Mr Ryan Cinnamond. Mr Burns paid tribute to […]
Queen’s University Undergraduate Family Open Day takes place on Saturday 12 September 2015. Check it out online at: www.qub.ac.uk/opendays If you have any questions you can contact Queen’s Student Recruitment Team on 028 9097 1323 or email askqueens@qub.ac.uk.
On Monday 7 September, over 1600 pupils along with staff from St Paul’s took part in an event to break the world record for the most people planking in one location. The event is part of Events Against Suicide, an initiative by the amazing Cycle Against Suicide Community during World Suicide Prevention Week. The aim […]
Principal, Mr Jarlath Burns is pictured presenting the Bog Oak Trophy to Sarah Kilgallon, best overall student of Key Stage 3. On Friday 28 August, St Paul’s was full of excitement and anticipation as our new Year 11 students were invited into school for Junior Prizegiving. Year Head, Mr Geoghegan warmly welcomed everyone back and […]
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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