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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SPK Connect See it Believe it Be it St. Patrick’s is delighted to celebrate the continued success of the Haven Internal Work Experience Programme, an initiative designed to provide meaningful, supportive workplace experiences for our Haven pupils. The programme offers pupils the valuable opportunity to shadow staff across a range of departments within the school. Through this hands-on experience, pupils gain insight into the world of work while developing confidence, responsibility, communication skills, and an understanding of professional expectations — all within a familiar and nurturing environment. By working alongside staff the pupils are able to explore different roles and discover their own interests and strengths. The structured support provided ensures that each pupil can participate at a pace suited to their individual needs, making the experience both accessible and rewarding. We are extremely proud of our Haven pupils for their enthusiasm, commitment, and professionalism throughout their placements. St. Patrick’s remains committed to expanding and developing this initiative to ensure even more pupils can benefit from meaningful work-based learning experiences in the future.
Staff celebrating World Book Day in the staff room 📖
8/42 enjoyed some engaging group discussion work to delve into the character’s thoughts and feelings from their class novel. Elevating those oracy skills! 📢✅📚🏆
9th March 2026
Folgaria Day 2 ⛷️
Teacher of the Year Nominations are open …
Tobogganing last night in Lavarone 😄
Well Done Patrick who won joint Hurler of the Year with Castleblayney Hurling Club 👏🏼
8th March 2026
Folgaria Day 1 ⛷️
 
 

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