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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Good Luck in the Feile boys 💪🏽 @maddenrapareesgac
 
26th Jun
Good Luck in the Feile boys 💪🏽 @maddenrapareesgac
✨ That’s a wrap! ✨ 🇷🇴 SAR Team 2026 🇷🇴 Homeward bound with hearts full of gratitude and memories that will stay with us forever. A massive t...
 
26th Jun
✨ That’s a wrap! ✨ 🇷🇴 SAR Team 2026 🇷🇴 Homeward bound with hearts full of gratitude and memories that will stay with us forever. A massive thank you to our families, friends, and everyone in the SPK community who has supported us every step of the way. Your encouragement and belief in us have meant the world. A special thank you to Dandy’s, our main sponsor, for providing the jerseys that we wore with pride throughout this incredible journey. Most importantly, the biggest thank you goes to our 28 amazing pupils. Every single day, you embodied our school’s ethos, showing care, love, compassion, and kindness to those who needed it most. You represented yourselves, your families, and our school with pride, and we couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of you. This may be the end of our trip, but the impact, friendships, and memories will last a lifetime.❤️ #ThatsAWrap. # See it. Believe it. Be it. #HomewardBound #SPK #Proud MakingADifference
🐄 ABP Angus Youth Challenge – Study Trip Day 3 🐄 Day 3 – Part 2 | The Final Stop Our final visit of the study trip took us to Bromstead Farm, where ...
 
26th Jun
🐄 ABP Angus Youth Challenge – Study Trip Day 3 🐄 Day 3 – Part 2 | The Final Stop Our final visit of the study trip took us to Bromstead Farm, where we were warmly welcomed by Andrew and Megan. Bromstead Farm is a 380-acre mixed grassland and arable farm on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. As ABP Food Group’s strategic beef research farm, it is at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, regenerative farming and methane reduction. The students had the opportunity to see first-hand how technology is transforming modern farming. Highlights included the Total Mixed Ration (TMR) machine, which prepares a perfectly balanced feed for livestock while improving efficiency and reducing labour, and the GreenFeed Emission Monitor, an innovative system that measures methane emissions from cattle and is helping researchers develop more sustainable farming practices for the future. Gráinne also delivered her final presentation to Andrew and Megan, confidently showcasing everything she had learned throughout the ABP Angus Youth Challenge. She should be incredibly proud of how she represented herself, her school and the programme throughout the trip. To round off an unforgettable few days, everyone enjoyed a well-earned BBQ together before saying their goodbyes. What an incredible experience the ABP Angus Youth Challenge study trip has been. From visiting innovative farms and learning about the latest agricultural technologies to meeting industry experts and making lifelong friends, it has been an opportunity the girls will never forget. A huge thank you to everyone at ABP Food Group and the ABP Angus Youth Challenge for organising such an inspiring and memorable trip. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the competition brings! 🐄🌱🚜 @abpfoods @abpangusyouth #ABPAngusYouthChallenge #ABPFoodGroup #BromsteadFarm #SustainableAgriculture #RegenerativeFarming
🐄 ABP Angus Youth Challenge – Study Trip Day 3 🐄 Day 3 – Part 1 Due to unforeseen circumstances, Minnie and Sally were unfortunately unable to conti...
 
26th Jun
🐄 ABP Angus Youth Challenge – Study Trip Day 3 🐄 Day 3 – Part 1 Due to unforeseen circumstances, Minnie and Sally were unfortunately unable to continue with the trip, so Grainne travelled on to Birmingham on her own. Despite this unexpected change, she embraced the experience with confidence and determination. This morning, Grainne visited Harper Adams University, one of the UK’s leading specialist universities for agriculture, food production, animal sciences, engineering and land management. Located in Shropshire, Harper Adams is renowned for its focus on sustainable agriculture and innovation within the industry. During the visit, Grainne received a tour of the university and its working farm, learning about how the farm is managed and the cutting-edge research taking place on campus. Of course, one of the highlights of the morning was getting the opportunity to cuddle a few cows! 🐄❤️ The biggest challenge of the day came when Grainne delivered her final presentation to students and lecturers at Harper Adams. Presenting on her own, she rose to the occasion brilliantly, speaking with confidence and professionalism. She took the experience completely in her stride and impressed everyone by answering every question that was put to her. We are incredibly proud of how Grainne represented herself @ABPGroup @ABPAngusYouth @futurefarmhau #ABPAngusYouthChallenge #ABPFoodGroup #HarperAdams #HarperAdamsUniversity #FutureFarmers
Day 7 in Romania 🇷🇴
 
26th Jun
Day 7 in Romania 🇷🇴
Day 7 🇷🇴❤️ We can’t believe it’s our final day working in Romania. Today we visited another rural village, Dacia, where we delivered our food pr...
 
26th Jun
Day 7 🇷🇴❤️ We can’t believe it’s our final day working in Romania. Today we visited another rural village, Dacia, where we delivered our food programme to 80 families. Seeing the smiles and knowing these essential supplies will make a difference is something we’ll never forget. We also had the opportunity to spend time at the local primary school, where our pupils had so much fun playing games with the children. Despite speaking different languages, laughter really is universal. Afterwards, we enjoyed a wander around the beautiful city of Braşov before returning to the hotel for one of the most important parts of the week—making some big decisions about where the money we’ve raised will be invested to make the greatest impact. The evening finished with presentations to the incredible people who make this project possible. A huge thank you to Viorel, who works tirelessly behind the scenes to make the magic happen, to Roxanna, our amazing interpreter who has supported us every step of the way, and to Mr Jim McQuaid, whose vision and dedication mean that none of this would be possible. Most of all, we are incredibly proud of our pupils. They have represented our school with kindness, compassion and maturity throughout this unforgettable week. They have worked hard, embraced every experience and made memories that will stay with them forever. Romania, thank you. ❤️🇷🇴 #SchoolAidRomania #MakingADifference #Proud #Community #Braşov
What a week! … Massive thank you to the McNally family for supporting our venture to Romania for SAR 2026. Thank you for sponsoring our jerseys 🤩🤩🤩...
 
25th Jun
What a week! … Massive thank you to the McNally family for supporting our venture to Romania for SAR 2026. Thank you for sponsoring our jerseys 🤩🤩🤩🤩
SPK Connect See it Believe it Be it The school is delighted to celebrate the success of SPK Connect, our careers initiative designed to broaden horizons, rais...
 
25th Jun
SPK Connect See it Believe it Be it The school is delighted to celebrate the success of SPK Connect, our careers initiative designed to broaden horizons, raise aspirations and equip pupils with the skills, knowledge and experiences they need their future careers. Throughout the year, pupils have benefited from a wide range of engaging activities, including careers talks, workplace visits, mentoring opportunities, skills workshops and employer-led sessions. These experiences have provided valuable insights into different career pathways and helped pupils develop the confidence and employability skills that will support them in the years ahead. The success of SPK Connect would not be possible without the generous support of our parents, local businesses and community partners. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all those who have partnered with the school this year. Your contribution has helped inspire our pupils, challenge their thinking and provide real-life context to their learning. As SPK Connect continues to grow, we are keen to welcome new partners who can support our mission. If you are interested in becoming involved with SPK Connect, please scan the QR code at the end of this newsletter to find out more and register your interest. Together, we can continue to build valuable connections that inspire, support and empower our pupils for the future.
Wishing Katie, Grainne, Claire, Leah and their Armagh LGFA U16 team mates the best of luck in their All Ireland Semi Final against Roscommon this evening 🍀
 
25th Jun
Wishing Katie, Grainne, Claire, Leah and their Armagh LGFA U16 team mates the best of luck in their All Ireland Semi Final against Roscommon this evening 🍀
 
 

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