On Friday 10 October 2025, pupils and staff in St Paul’s joined people across the world in marking World Mental Health Day by adding a splash of yellow to their uniforms – a simple but powerful way to show support for one another and to remind everyone that it’s okay to talk about mental health. Throughout the […]

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 […]

Our senior pupils had a brilliant morning at the Balance and Budget event hosted by Community Advice Newry, Mourne and Down in the Canal Court Hotel on 8 October 2025. From inspiring talks on financial wellbeing and life skills to buzzing exhibition stands packed with freebies, the event was a hit from start to finish. […]

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 […]

Following the recent election of our Head Boys and Head Girls, we are proud to unveil the full St Paul’s Student Leadership Team for the 2025/26 academic year. This exceptional group of senior pupils will play a vital role in representing the voice of our student body. Working closely with Micheál Kane, Conor Sands, Jessica […]

We are delighted to announce and warmly congratulate our newly-elected Head Boys and Head Girls for the 2025/26 academic year: Micheál Kane, Conor Sands, Jessica Dike, and Áine Hughes. Chosen by a poll of Year 14 pupils and members of both teaching and non-teaching staff, these outstanding students have earned the trust and respect of […]

We are delighted to share some fantastic news from our French Department. Erin Lynch (Class 1482) recently took part in the prestigious Anthea Bell Prize for Young Translators, a national competition organised by Oxford University. This competition celebrates linguistic talent and creativity, and Erin’s hard work and passion for languages truly shone through. At the […]

Photos from the Year 8 Blitz on Friday 12th. Thanks to the Carrickcruppen GAA for accommodating some of the matches