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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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, 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 🍀
Another successful sporting year in St. Patrick’s High School Keady is rounded off by recognition of our year 8, 9 and 10 Armagh GAA Post-Primary School Football All-Stars. This is only the start of their success if they continue to demonstrate the hard work, commitment and talent shown over the year. We are all very proud of their efforts towards each of their respective teams. Well done boys!
The Treanor Cup winning team want to thank Phillip Mallon (PM Engineering & Design) for the generous sponsorship throughout the season. Pictured are Phillip Mallon, Mr O’Kane and Eoghan.
🐄 ABP Angus Youth Challenge – Study Trip Day 2 🐄 We finished Day 2 with a slightly delayed flight to Birmingham, but everyone arrived safely and in great spirits! ✈️ We were more than happy to leave behind 22°C weather and be welcomed by a scorching 30°C on arrival. ☀️🌡️ It looks like we’re in for a very warm few days ahead! After another fantastic day of learning and farm visits, the girls are excited for what tomorrow has in store as we head to Harper Adams University. We can’t wait to see one of the UK’s leading agricultural universities and learn more about the opportunities available within the industry. Bring on Day 3! 👏🐄 @ABP Food Group @ABP Angus Youth Challenge #ABPAngusYouthChallenge #ABPFoodGroup #HarperAdams #HarperAdamsUniversity #FutureFarmers
P7s were welcomed by the religion department this week for a meaningful and prayerful experience ❤️
Our year 8 Haven pupils enjoyed spending the morning with the pupils from Armstrong PS who will be joining us in September! Lots of new friends and good fun in the sun 🌞
Romania Day 6 🇷🇴
 
 

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