Saint Patrick's High School, Keady, Co Armagh

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Welcome

It is with great pride and pleasure that I warmly welcome you, and your family, to St Patrick’s High School. Students in St Patrick’s are happy and cared for, we have high expectations and instil an aspirational mindset.

We are an all-ability, co-educational Catholic school where every child is recognised and celebrated as an individual. Our child-centred focus ensures that each and every child is guided and supported to shine both inside and outside the classroom.

St Patrick’s is a vibrant learning environment, and this inclusive, caring community ensures success for all in every aspect of school life.

At St Patrick’s High School, we are committed to providing a holistic education that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to create a supportive and stimulating environment where academic excellence is achieved alongside personal growth and spiritual development. We believe that every child has unique gifts and talents, and it is our mission to help them discover and develop these to the fullest.

Our Catholic ethos and faith are at the core of everything we do. It guides our values and shapes our actions, fostering a sense of respect, compassion, and service to others. Our motto “Respect for yourself and Consideration for others” drives us in all we do.

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that caters to the needs of all our students, ensuring they are well prepared for whichever future pathway they choose to follow. It is our hope that every child will succeed and follow a path that brings happiness, satisfaction, and where they can contribute effectively to society.

Our extracurricular activities provide rich opportunities for students to explore their interests and develop new skills, from sports and arts to community service and leadership.

We are proud of our strong partnership with parents, parishes, partner primary schools, and the wider community. Together, we work to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

Thank you for considering our school for your child's education. We look forward to welcoming you into our community and embarking on this exciting journey together.

Mrs K. McKenna
Principal

 
 

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Congratulations to year 9 pupil Peter who has been selected to represent Northern Ireland at the Mini London Marathon this year 🏃 Only 6 boys have been selected from Northern Ireland - we wish Peter the best of luck, well done!!👏🏼
Three great wins for our Year 10 girls in their U14 blitz against Beechhill, St Clare’s and Our Lady’s, Blayney 2nds. Topped the group and progress to knockout stages of the cup competition 🙌🏼
Brilliant win for our year 9 students today 👏🏼
SPK Connect See it Believe it Be it A group of Year 8 female pupils recently attended an engaging and inspiring cyber security event in Belfast, designed to introduce young learners to the rapidly growing field of digital security. The event provided a hands-on experience, with pupils participating in a range of interactive activities that challenged them to think critically and apply their problem-solving skills. Through puzzles, simulations, and team-based tasks, the students gained insight into the types of challenges faced by professionals working in cyber security. Throughout the day, pupils were encouraged to explore how technology is used to protect information and systems, while also learning about the diverse career pathways available within the sector. The event highlighted the increasing demand for skilled individuals in cyber security and emphasized the importance of encouraging more young women to consider careers in this field.
This week is Walk To School Week and pupils are encouraged to walk to school instead of taking regular transport. Walking to school helps to promote a positive mental and physical wellbeing which can be a great way to start your day more positive 😍 Here are some tips to help you keep safe while you walk to school! 🚶
Well done 🤩🤩🤩 U16 Shield Winners 🤩🤩🤩
We are delighted to be Junior Juries again this year for the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards. The Junior Juries is a unique programme for schools, book clubs and libraries, designed to foster awareness of the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards and to encourage groups to read the shortlist for enjoyment as well as for voting purposes. After reading the books on the shortlist, each group is asked to collectively vote for their favourite book. The Junior Juries alone choose the Junior Juries’ Award winner, so every vote counts! For more information speak to Mrs McArdle in the library 📖
🐣 BUN SALE AND RAFFLE 🐣 Students of the Haven are hosting a bun sale this Friday morning during break time in Haven 1 and you will have the opportunity to purchase tickets during registration tomorrow and Friday to buy raffle tickets to win Easter Eggs in order to raise funds for Trocaíre (raffle to take place Friday break time)👏🏼
Last year we had great success winning Excellence in sports award and having 2 more nominations: teacher of the year and teaching assistant of the year. Entries are now open and you can vote for any of the categories listed 🙌🏼
 
 

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