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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20th March 2026
Best of luck Donnchada 🥊
😃 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS 😃 Today is a day we celebrate joy, positivity and happiness. Ways we can enhance our happiness and positive attitude: 😃 Spend time with family and friends 😃 Do activities we enjoy 😃 Spend more time outdoors 😃 Be with animals 😃 Practice self care 😃 Be kind to ourselves and others
Well Done to the Yr 11 boys Gaelic team who are into Semi Final Treanor Cup beating Rathmore Grammar today 3:12 to 0-9 👏🏼
On International Day Of Happiness 1039, in their LLW class, explored ways in how they can enhance their levels of happiness and positivity. Some ideas included: being with friends, participating in their favourite activity and complimenting others. They then made posters using their collective ideas to promote happiness and the finished products are now displayed on Miss Houlahan’s door - brilliant work😍😃
10’06 had a fantastic afternoon taking part in their fundraiser for Mary’s Meals. They participated in a “Friendly Form Class Football Match”. All donations from the students will be put towards providing nutritious meals for children in need🩵
9/67 participated in a Spring Clean litter picking around the school grounds - well done 🏫
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 and well done to Lucy who will captain this team for the year🙌🏼
 
 

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