As part of St Paul’s High School,Bessbrook’s long established International Projects, a group of senior students and staff are about to journey to areas in Kenya and Romania. The students, who are all in Year 13, have been fundraising over the last twelve months, and will bring a significant financial contribution to the areas they […]

The victorious U20 Ladies Football Team from St Paul’s High School The Under 20 Ladies Football team were crowned Ulster Colleges’ Champions after a thrilling Ulster Cup final at Crossmaglen, Armagh. Séamus McAleenan, from Ulster Colleges’ GAA reported from the match.   St Paul’s Bessbrook 5-16 Our Lady’s Castleblayney 5-5 There was so much to […]

To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the death of President Kennedy, students from St Paul’s History department were invited to debate the impact he has made on politics since. Anastasia Ní Riabhaigh gives an account of the event. I had the privilege of attending the annual debate for local high schools organised by the SDLP. […]

Students from class 0872, and their form teacher Mr Emmett McCaffrey. Instead of Secret Santa this year, 0872 decided that they would give a Christmas present to the Third World. The class collected an impressive £130 amongst themselves. After much discussion and debate on how the money should be spent, it was decided that giving […]

09/91 recently took part in a small form class project during the recent season of goodwill, this project was entitled ‘Single Act of Kindness.’ The class was asked to think about others around them and to do one single act of kindness during the Christmas season. Some of the students carried out small but extremely […]

Current Year 13 student has joined the ranks of Aimee Mackin and Aoife McCullough and has been awarded an Ulster Schools’ All-Star award. This is an amazing honour for Louise and of course it is very appropriate as Louise and her team mates prepare for the forthcoming Ulster Final. Louise is a member of the Shane O’Neill’s […]

The Under 20 girls team undertook an innovative fundraising effort over the Christmas period, offering businesses the opportunity to be their sponsor for a mere £20 donation. Over 110 local businesses jumped at this offer and sent in £20 to be part of the girls’ Ulster final. We would like to thank all the businesses […]

Pictured above are the winners of our annual Christmas Card Competition. Congratulations to Pádraig O’Hanlon was the overall winner from the entries in Years 8, 9, and 10. Second place was awarded to Dara Collins, while Ellen Marron was awared third place. Vouchers for Easons and Art materials were presented to the winners. The winning card […]

Pictured here is Year 13 Art & Design student Derry Kimmins. Congratulations to Year 13 Art & Design student Derry Kimmins who has been recognised by exam body, CCEA as an upcoming young artist and designer. Her examination work from GCSE has been nominated and selected for inclusion in the highly prestigious ‘True Colours Exhibition’. […]

Students in Year 14 recently participated in an Interview Skills Day, designed to help them to prepare for impending university and employment interviews. The pupils participated in a training session facilitated by Young Enterprise NI followed by mock interview sessions. A wide range of local professionals from the world of finance, medicine, health, pharmaceuticals, law, accountancy, tourism, […]