2026 is the National Year of Reading across the UK and will be launched on 15th January.  As a Reading School, we are “Going All In, to make it memorable and fun for all involved. There will be many events planned throughout the year to celebrate reading and improve literacy, but also to instil in our students and staff […]

Dear Parent/Guardian, We’re pleased to let you know that our school will be offering the Parent Plus Programme this year. This highly regarded initiative is designed to support and empower parents of young people with special educational needs. Plase find attached a flyer with further details about the programme. It will run across seven sessions, each taking […]

As we wrap up a fantastic term, we want to celebrate the incredible success of our Enrichment Programme! This term, our pupils signed up for all 16 activities and courses, ranging from Charity Champions, Sign Language to Digital Marketing, Fitness & Nutrition, DEN support, Young Enterprise, First Aid, Debating club and even Couch to 10K – […]

Today, our Enterprise pupils had a fantastic opportunity to visit the Bank of Ireland in Newry, where they successfully sold much of their remaining stock from last week’s St George’s Market experience. The event was made even more special by our wonderful Inclusion Choir, who filled the branch with festive cheer through a beautiful arrangement […]

The festive spirit was alive and well in Derrymore Wood as families, friends, and supporters gathered for our Christmas Elf Hunt in aid of Pretty in Pink, a charity that holds a very special place in our hearts. On a crisp Sunday morning, the woodland paths were filled with laughter and excitement as participants set out […]

Congratulations to 11 of our  Year 14 pupils who successfully completed the prestigious Queen’s University Pathway Programme, marking a significant milestone in their educational journeys. The programme, designed to provide valuable insight and preparation for university life, saw the students engage in intensive academic activities, masterclasses and mentorship opportunities across various disciplines at Queen’s University Belfast. Seonaidh […]

St Paul’s Year 9 Soccer – Mid Ulster League Victory!  Due to the poor weekend weather, our fixture against Clounagh Junior High School was switched to Newry City’s ground – a huge thank you to them for accommodating us at such short notice! The boys made a lightning-fast start, racing to a 3-0 lead within […]

Last week, we were delighted to welcome Cathy Strain from Bank of Ireland to St Paul’s to deliver an engaging Financial Wellbeing Talk to our Year 13 enrichment pupils. The session covered key topics such as: ✅ Spending & Saving – Smart spending and healthy saving habits ✅ Earning & Income – Understanding payslips and […]

We were delighted to welcome back our past pupil, Aileen McGuire, founder of Apiphany Jewellery, to the Business Studies Department today. Aileen kindly gave her time to take part in an interview for our GCSE coursework, sharing valuable insights into her career journey and the world of entrepreneurship. Her experiences and advice were truly inspiring […]

Our pupils once again did us proud at this year’s Young Enterprise Big Market Event in St George’s Market, Belfast! Year 9/03, guided by Mrs Treanor and Mrs Quinn, showcased their Quick Start business “Wooden Wonders”, selling beautifully crafted bespoke Christmas tree decorations. Our Year 13 Company Programme Enrichment group, led by Mr McKinley, impressed […]