Congratulations to three of our Year 9 pupils who delivered outstanding performances for their local boxing clubs in the recent Louth Championships. Michael McAteer (St Monica’s Boxing Club, Newry) fought brilliantly to win the Boys 2 62kg competition. Ryan Quinn (Camlough ABC) showed great skill and determination to secure the Boys 2 33kg title. Charlie […]

Alanna O’Neill Congratulations to Year 14 student, Alanna O’Neill, who was announced on the 2026 PPS All Star Ladies Football team. Alanna is a talented and dedicated footballer with a fantastic attitude to her sport. She leads by example on and off the pitch, always trying her best. Meanwhile, Alanna is also busy preparing for […]

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 […]