St Paul’s staff bid a fond farewell to Colleagues!

July 2, 2013
The close of a very busy and successful year at St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook offered the large staff an opportunity to recognise the long and dedicated service of three of their colleagues who retire at the end of the academic year. Leading tributes to the retiring staff, Principal of St Paul’s, Mr Oliver Mooney commended their commitment to education and their dedication to the many »»»

PEACE Celebration at St Paul’s

June 25, 2013
Thursday 20th June marked a night of celebration in St Paul’s High School Bessbrook to highlight the success of the three year Sharing Education Programme (SEP). This initiative was launched in September 2010 to promote reconciliation by facilitating collaboration and sharing between schools across Northern Ireland.  The programme was funded by the International Fund for Ireland and »»»

A sad farewell to our Year 14 students!

May 9, 2013
Sadly for Year 14 students at St Paul's, their time is up as they received a sad farewell from Principal Mr Mooney on their official last day at St Paul's. Vice-principal Mr Burns recalled some of his great memories with Year 14 students and sent out a heartfelt thanks to Ms Fearon for being an 'inspiring Year Head' to this wonderful Year group throughout their final Year at St »»»

Rainbow Group continue to raise funds for Charity!

April 24, 2013
For all of us whether pupil or staff, in school and in the wider world in life is a learning curve.  We have all learned many important lessons, through our association with Rachael Sands – lessons about life and living and acceptance. Each Lent it has become the accepted custom that Easter eggs appear in the Religion block and raffle tickets are sold and the now customary cake sale »»»

Year 14 students win ‘On the Buzzer’ Quiz!

April 10, 2013
On Wednesday 27 March, St Paul's hosted the first ever Year 13 v Year 14 'On the Buzzer' Quiz in the Lecture Theatre. The event was organised by Mr Gerard McMahon and proved to be very successful as the Lecture Theatre was at its maximum capacity as staff and students squeezed in to see what year group was the smartest. On this occasion it was Year 14 students who can out on top as they »»»

‘Good Luck St Paul’s’ posters a huge success!

March 12, 2013
To date, 114 businesses, families, schools, clubs & individuals have gladly offered their support by donating £50 for the purchase of a ‘Good Luck St Paul’s’ poster. Mr Burns is in the process of putting these up and some are already displayed along the Camlough & Forkhill roads. Businesses Primary Schools Clubs Personal/Other Gap o’ the North Pub »»»

Could St Patrick’s Day be St Paul’s Day…?

February 28, 2013
The team from St Paul's High School that defeated St Macartan's College, Monaghan in the Semi-final of the Danske Bank Ulster Colleges MacRory Cup.  St Paul's one again created history as they defeated St Macartan's College, Monaghan by nine points to reach the Danske Bank Ulster Colleges MacRory Cup Final in their first year in the 'A' competition. Played at the Athletic Grounds, Armagh, »»»

St Paul’s Drummers create history in Parliament Buildings

February 12, 2013
On Thursday 17 January, St Paul's Ethnic Percussion Group was invited to perform in Stormont and were given the privilege of performing in two Chambers. This is the first ever percussion group that has been given the opportunity to perform in the room that the Assembly is held. Well done to all involved and a special word of thanks to Megan Fearon and Barry McElduff for the great day and »»»

Open Day 2013

January 30, 2013
Principal Mr Oliver Mooney, pictured giving a speech to Primary 7 pupils and their parents/guardians at St Paul's Open Day that was held recently.  St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook held its annual Open Day on Saturday 26 January.  Prospective pupils from Primary 7 classes in our feeder primary schools and their parents visited the school in large numbers.  They were guided around the »»»

Staff and Students all set for International Projects

January 30, 2013
Pictured above are the students going on the International Project to Romania, along with Miss Grace O'Neill, Mr Neil McArdle and Mr Kevin Moan, who are also going.  Pictured above are the students going on the International Project to Kenya, along with Mrs Bridget McConville and Principal Mr Oliver Mooney, who are also going. Absent from the photo is school chaplain Fr Dermot.  The staff »»»

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