Welcome to Newry High School's Website
  The school exists to serve the community of Newry and the surrounding district by providing an appropriate and challenging curriculum for all pupils  
         
   

   
         
 

 

  
 

The origins of the present day Newry High School can be traced back at least to the beginning of the 20th century and it has undergone several name changes; from Newry Intermediate School to Newry Grammar School in 1948 and then to Newry High School in the 1966 / 67 school year.  Since then the school has a proven track record of providing a wide curriculum for the entire spectrum of ability in its community. The school’s enrolment capacity is 580 with admissions into Year 8 of 92 and it has currently 37 teachers.

  
     
  School Aims  
     
  To provide a broad, balanced, coherent and relevant curriculum which will :-  
     
 

1.

 Help all pupils to acquire knowledge, skills and practical abilities in relation to everyday needs.
   

2.

 Create a supportive and disciplined environment which will foster the individual growth and development of caring and responsible young people.
   

3.

 Provide opportunities for pupils to appreciate and contribute to human achievements in art, music, sport, science and technology.
   

4.

 Provide close links between school and :-
 
  The home
  Feeder primary schools
  Other secondary Schools
  Former Pupils
  The local community
  Outside agencies
  Tertiary education establishments and employers
   

5.

 Prepare pupils for their adult life, at home, at work, at leisure and to act as responsible citizens.