We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each parent and child for attending the St Paul’s Bessbrook Open Day. Your presence made the event truly special, and we were delighted to share a glimpse of the vibrant learning environment we offer. It was wonderful to see so many families engaging with our staff, exploring […]

St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook and Bolster Community were delighted to welcome Dr Caoimhe Archibald, MLA and Minister for the Economy, to The Good Space in Newry for a special event celebrating the achievements of An Droichead – a pioneering initiative supporting young people with additional needs as they transition from school to the world […]

We are currently recruiting for two important roles within our school community: Vacancies: Cleaner with Housekeeping Duties (1 post) – Apply Here Supervisory Assistant (2 posts) – Apply Here Closing Date: Monday 1st December 2025 at 11:59 PM Application Process: All applications must be submitted directly via the Education Authority (EA) Recruiting Talent website. Use the links […]

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 […]