Representatives from the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) visited St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook on Wednesday 18 November to present eighteen AS Level students with certificates in recognition of their contribution and assistance at the recent RNIB Northern Ireland ‘Right to Read’ rally which took place at the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont. […]

Following recent auditions for Northern Ireland Youth Dance Team, the staff and students at St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook, are delighted that four girls have been selected to join the team.  Representing the school will be Year 13 students Danielle Gilmore, Shauneen Mallon, Natasha Crummy and Year 11 student Orla Magennis. Dance teacher at St […]

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That goal gave them the confidence to take charge of the game and by the three-quarter stage they looked to be coasting with a 9 points advantage, having held Knock scoreless in the third quarter.

Indeed Knock goalie Conor McManus was insturmental in keeping his side in the game, pulling off three top-class saves, but his team’s chances looked remote.

Year 9 and 10 pupils from St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook were presented with certificates by Literacy Co-ordinator Mrs K McCormick to celebrate achievements in their acquisition of English Language.  They were assessed on Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening skills ranging in levels from Foundation Level to Level 2 in JETSET Accreditation, offered by EDI […]

On a very wet Tuesday 20th October 2009, 18 of our students and over 400 blind and partially sighted people from all over Northern Ireland travelled to parliament buildings at Stormont to show their support for RNIB Northern Ireland ‘RIGHT TO READ’ rally.  After meeting up at The Park Avenue Hotel for tea, coffee and […]