Stamp out Cyber bullying!

“Don’t be mean behind the screen!”   That’s our message to cyber bullies this month, as we draw attention to the problem and provide advice to any students who may suffering from bullying online. Our senior prefect team are leading a campaign in St Paul’s in November to combat cyber bullying and to raise attention […]

Announcements, Cyber bullying, ICT, Internet Safety, News, Pastoral, Senior Prefect Team, Student Council, Students

Special presentation to Year 14 students

Pictured above is Seamus McCabe of PIPS giving a talk to Year 14 students at St Paul’s.  On Tuesday 6th November all Year 14 pupils along with their teachers attended a special presentation by Seamus McCabe of PIPS, Newry.  The presentation was called ‘B+ Positive’. Seamus spoke to the students about the stigma attached to […]

News, PIPS, Staff, Students

Year 9 students take part in ‘B Positive’ Programme

Pictured above is Wayne Morris from the SELB Youth Service who is currently delivering a 6 week programme entitled ‘B Positive’ to our Year 9 students.  Is your glass half empty or half full? How you answer this age-old question may reflect your outlook on life and whether you’re optimistic (a positive thinker) or pessimistic […]

News, SELB, Students

Conor and Oisin successful at Lisburn Gala

Pictured above is Conor Mc Clorey (left) and Oisin Mee (right) who recently won medals at the Lisburn swimming Gala. Also in the picture is Head of Learning Support Centre Mr Patrick McAvoy, teacher Ms Vernetta Hillen and Head Boy Ciaron O’Hanlon. Conor and Oisin both won medals at the Lisburn swimming Gala held recently. […]

Learning Support Centre, Sport, Students, Success, swimming

Under 16 Team progress to Herald Cup Semi Final

Played at Pearse Óg GFC in Armagh, St Paul’s played against the wind in the first half, and with a great work ethic St Paul’s went in leading at half time by four points. Half time: St Paul’s Bessbrook 0-10 St Patrick’s Keady 1-3 The second half was also a very close encounter. St Paul’s were never […]

Gaelic Football, Herald Cup, Sport, Students, Success

St Paul’s remain unbeaten in MacRory!

St Paul’s began their third game in the competition with two wins out of two, and although the game ended in a draw, and the Bessbrook men remain unbeaten, they’ll be disappointed to have not secured a victory in this well fought game. Played at Pearse Óg GFC in Armagh, it was never going to be […]

Gaelic Football, MacRory, News, Sport, Students

Follow our blog from France and Switzerland

Day 6 Checked out of hotel at 10 .30 Headed to Oparinor shopping centre to spend our last remaining euros and experience French shopping. Checked in at 1. 30 pm for our return flight to Dublin. All arrived back safely but very tired at St Pauls at 7pm On behalf of myself and the other […]

Announcements, French, Languages, School Visits, Students, Trips, Visits

St Paul’s promotes ‘Match for Michaela’

Pictured above is Ciaran McKeever (Armagh Captain & Ulster player), Ciaron O’Hanlon (St Paul’s MacRory Cup Captain), Kathy Toal (St Paul’s Girls team Vice-Captain) and Michaela Downey (PE teacher). All-Ireland Champions DONEGAL v Interprovincial Champions ULSTER The ‘Match for Michaela’ will take place on Saturday 3rd November in Casement Park, Belfast. Adults – £10 / […]

Gaelic Football, Sport, Staff, Students

Gate proceeds donated to Hospice

Cathal Murray (Head of PE & Sport at St Colman’s College), Ciaron O’Hanlon (St Paul’s Bessbrook Captain), Michael Finnegan (St Colman’s College Captain) and John Rafferty (Head of PE & Sport at St Paul’s Bessbrook), present a £1,000 cheque to Sarah Colgan from the Southern Area Hospice. The money was gathered from the entrance fee to […]

Gaelic Football, Hospice, MacRory, Staff, Students

Girls selected for Northern Ireland Netball Squad

Pictured above are the Girls that were selected for the NNI (Netball Northern Ireland) under 13 Southern Development Squad.  From left to right: Ciara Jones, Georgia Smith, Katie Boyle, Rose Duffy, Aoife Fearon and Eilis Quinn.

Netball, Sport, Students