Irish Dancing success for St Paul’s students!

Principal Mr Jarlath Burns pictured with Aine Malone, Thomas Armstrong and Gareth O’Connor. Principal, Mr Jarlath Burns took time out this week to catch up with St Paul’s High School’s recent Irish Dancing Champions. Year 14 student, Aine Malone was again crowned Under 18 Ladies An Comhdháil World Champion at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast, […]

Events, News, Sport, Students, Success

Gerry D’Arcy recognised for 27 Years working with St Paul’s

Pictured above L-R, Mrs Siobhan Bradley (Vice-Principal), Mr Neil McArdle (in charge of Transport at St Paul’s), Mrs Eileen Fearon (Chair of Governors), Mr Jarlath Burns (Principal), Mr Gerry D’Arcy (Translink) and Mr Dáithí Murray (Vice-Principal) St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook presented Mr Gerry D’Arcy with a token of their appreciation for 27 years of […]

Events, News, Staff, Students

Jollies Pet Store visit Year 12 Science class

To complete the final section of the Habitats topic in Science class 12/47, Jollies Pet Store kindly paid them a visit during a Science lesson. The pupils have been learning about living things and their environment. They have studied how living things adapt to their environment, and how they can live together. The pupils were […]

Events, News, Science, Students

Year 10 Annual Art and Design Careers Week Poster Competition

Year 10 Art and Design students helped to launch Careers Week 2017 in St Paul’s. All year 10 pupils were asked as part of their Monthly Assessed Homework to produce a poster designed to promote the importance of seeking advice and guidance when making their GCSE subject choices. In addition, posters highlighted a wide range […]

Art, Careers, Events, News, Students

Second Year Footballers win Irish News Cup

St Paul’s celebrate after winning the Danske Bank Ulster Colleges Irish News Cup. Danske Bank Irish News Cup Final from Kevin Kelly for Irish News St Paul’s Bessbrook 8-18 St Ciaran’s Ballgawley 0-6 A powered packed display from St Paul’s Bessbrook saw them emerge emphatic winners over St Ciaran’s Ballygawley in the Danske Bank Irish […]

Gaelic Football, News, Sport, Students, Success

Year 9 student Caoimhe Larkin wins ‘The Big St Paul’s Bake Off’

Winner of ‘The Big St Paul’s Bake Off’, Caoimhe Larkin is presented with her prize by Mrs Eileen Fearon, Board of Governors Chairperson.  On Wednesday 3 May 2017, The Big St Paul’s Bake Off Final took place, with Year 9 student Caoimhe Larkin picking up the ‘Star Baker’ award. Over the Easter break, students were […]

Events, Home Economics, News, Students, Success

Apprenticeship event at SRC Newry

An Apprenticeship event is being held at Southern Regional College’s Newry Campus on Wednesday 26 April, from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. At this event, school leavers can hear from employers and students about Apprenticeship (Year 12 Leavers) and Higher Level Apprenticeship (Year 14 Leavers) opportunities in the local area. Students can then meet with employers to […]

Careers, Events, News, Students

Students hit the high notes at annual Spring Concert

On Wednesday 12 April, St Paul’s annual Spring Concert took place in the school assembly hall. The sparkling concert featured the combined talents of the School’s Junior, Senior and Learning Support Centre and mixed Choirs, various ensembles, Ethnic percussion groups, Orchestra, Pathways and Traditional Groups. Well Done to the Music Department and all involved in […]

Music, News, Spring Concert, Students, Success

St Paul’s partners Newry Democrat for 50th anniversary celebrations

St Paul’s is proud to be collaborating with the Newry Democrat on an exciting school newspaper project as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations.  The special pull-out will include many memories, interviews with past pupils, some old pictures and even a copy of the schools first register.  The current pupils aren’t forgotten either as they […]

Announcements, Events, News, Students

Health and Social Care students raise funds for Charity

Pictured above is the Health and Social Care students presenting the cheque to Linda Alexander from Cystic Fibrosis Trust.  Also in the photo is teachers Mrs Marion McMahon and Mrs Tracy O’Hare.  Last year, Health and Social Care students at St Paul’s had a visit from Dave Evans, who spoke to them about having a child […]

Charity, Health and Social Care, News, Students