About Us

History

The origins of the present day Newry High School can be traced to the end of the 19th 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 1966/1967 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 60 and it has currently 34 teachers with 503 pupils.

Ethos

We aim to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, which enable our young people to participate with increasing independence as valued members of the community.

Pupils are educated within a framework of high expectations which facilitates and celebrates achievement, and which values the partnership with parents and other stakeholders.

The school has a positive ethos, which has its foundation in mutual respect, collaborative decision making and effective teamwork.

At Newry High School we value each young person as an individual and we seek to develop their uniqueness through offering a wide and varied curriculum.

Accommodation

The school occupies extensive premises on the outskirts of Newry in a pleasant residential district with easy access to main routes. In addition to standard classrooms the teaching of practical subjects is catered for by:

• 5 modern laboratories for Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• a modern Technology and Design suite comprising 2 workshops and 2 planning rooms, one of which is equipped with a computer network to facilitate Computer Aided Design
• 2 re-furbished Home Economics kitchens
• a new Music suite consisting of 2 music studios equipped for keyboard work. Each studio has three further rooms for group work. The Music Technology suite equipped with iMac computers for computer aided composition and recording. There is also a recording studio and three ensemble rooms
• a new Art suite with a 2D studio, 3D studio, 6th Form Annex, ICT suite, Technician and Art Office and an exhibition area
• a specialised room for Business Studies
• 4 rooms with networked computer systems, one which doubles as a Modern Language laboratory.
• in addition there is a careers suite, a library, a Lecture Theatre, a specialist resource room for the delivery of Citizenship and Learning for Life and Work
• for Sport there are 2 gymnasia and a recently refurbished Sports Hall and Fitness Suite with outdoor games facilities on site and access to the nearby plastic pitch of the Local Hockey Club
• Year 13 students have a supervised private study room
• Year 14 students have access to a private study annex to the library
• sixth formers have a purpose built Sixth Form Centre in which they can relax
• school meals based on a cafeteria system are provided on site

It is hoped within the next few years a "State of the Art" new building will be built on the existing site.

School Information

Uniform

Girls Uniform		Boys Uniform
Traditional brown Newry High School blazer with crest		Traditional brown Newry High School blazer with crest
Cream blouse		Cream shirt
Dark brown double pleated knee length skirt		Mid grey flannel trousers
Plain brown 'v' neck pullover - optional		Plain brown 'v' neck pullover - optional
Junior/Senior school tie		Junior/Senior school tie
Plain brown tights or dark brown knee socks		Dark grey or black socks
Plain brown or black shoes		Plain brown or black shoes
P.E. uniform is compulsory		P.E. uniform is compulsory