It is with great sadness that the St Paul’s community shares the news that Mr Michael Warde, the founding Principal of the school, has died peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Mr Warde was just thirty years old when he was appointed the first Principal of St Paul’s in 1966. A native of County Mayo, […]

Today we were delighted to welcome past pupil Ray Hanratty back to St Paul’s, a visit Ray described himself as a real trip down memory lane. He couldn’t quite believe that it has been 27 years since he last set foot in St Paul’s in 1999.   Ray, now the owner of Centrifugal Electrical LLC […]

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat will be the Diamond Jubilee musical at St Paul’s High School, running for four evenings from Sunday 18 October 2026. The announcement was made at the close of the school’s Spring Concert, to an Assembly Hall full of pupils, families and colleagues.

More than one hundred and fifty pupils closed a remarkable season for Music at the annual Spring Concert, a year that has brought a clean sweep at the Newry Musical Feis, a Britain’s Got Talent run, and parades in London and Armagh.

Year 14 pupil Shea Loughran has been selected at corner-forward in the 2026 Danske Bank Ulster Schools All-Star Football team, capping a season of honours at school, club, and county.

Pupils from Years 13 and 14 took part in the annual Big Bucket collection in support of the Evora Hospice in Newry, showing remarkable generosity and community spirit. Their efforts contributed to the vital work carried out at the hospice, which provides compassionate care for patients and families across the region. What made their contribution even more […]

📅 Sunday 29th March 📍 Derrymore Woods Registration is 8.30am, Start time 9.00am Join us for a fully inclusive Community Run Event where everyone is welcome — whether you prefer walking, jogging, or running. This event aims to promote wellbeing and support this important cause for our young people. We are raising funds for a Composite Sensory Space for allstudents in St. Paul’s High […]

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear colleague Denise, a deeply valued member of our Music department. May she rest in gentle peace.

Employers, educators and community partners recently gathered in Newry for an Employer Engagement Breakfast hosted by St Paul’s High School and Bolster Community, highlighting the importance of creating inclusive pathways into employment for young people with additional needs. The event showcased An Droichead, a partnership between St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook and Bolster Community that supports young people with […]

St Paul’s High School marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a special celebration for Year 13 and Year 14 pupils, reflecting on women’s leadership, encouragement across generations, and the importance of supporting young women to pursue their ambitions with confidence.