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
Thursday 12 September marked a very special evening in the life of St Paul’s as we said a final farewell to the Class of 2025 and wished them well on the road ahead. With a packed audience gathered in celebration, it was a night that reflected the success, determination and spirit of this outstanding year […]
Our wonderful year 14 pupils at the Carrickdale hotel for their school formal!
Our Year 12 pupils from the DEN started their work experience this week in our local community. This week we were hosted by Bluebell Lane Glamping in Mullaghbawn and Yellow Rock Sanctuary in Lislea. Thank you to community transport for assisting in getting us to each location.
St Paul’s High School Bessbrook, proudly welcomed the Baton of Hope charity walk through its grounds. An amazing event supported by PIPS Hope & Support among other fantastic agencies. Year 8 and 9 students lined the front courtyard, cheering and clapping as the baton passed through our grounds. A powerful moment of unity and support […]
On Monday 1 September 2025, we were delighted to welcome our new Year 8 pupils as they began their journey at St Paul’s High School. Principal, Mr Dáithí Murray and Head of Year 8, Mr Joseph McElroy greeted the pupils and offered encouragement as they took their first steps into post-primary school life. We look […]
St Paul’s High School is a thriving, innovative educational community of almost 1500 students of all abilities, from children with learning difficulties in our Learning Support Centre to high calibre academic achievers in our AS, A2 and Applied Post-16 courses. All classrooms are equipped as standard with interactive whiteboards, and students and staff are encouraged to make the fullest use of technology for learning and teaching.
The school, which was established in 1966 with the aim of providing its pupils with a Christian education within the Catholic ethos, is situated on a modern campus in pleasant rural surrounding in the townland of Carrickbracken, County Armagh. St Paul’s High School was designated by the Department of Education as a Specialist College for Science in 2008, and the school was awarded the BECTA ICT Mark in 2009.
St Paul's High School, 108 Camlough Road, Bessbrook, Newry BT35 7EE
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