Newry High School

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Newry High School
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Address
Newry High School
23 Ashgrove Road

Newry
,
County Down
,
BT34 1QN

Northern Ireland
Coordinates 54°11′24″N6°19′59″W / 54.190°N 6.333°W / 54.190; -6.333
Information
TypeSecondary school
MottoQuality Education for All
Established1896
Local authoritySouthern Education and Library Board
PrincipalI. Brown
GenderMixed
Age11to 18
Enrolment440
Website https://newryhigh.com/

Newry High School is a secondary school in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. It is a controlled, co-educational school for pupils aged 11-18. [1]

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As of 2023, the principal was Iestyn Brown.

In November, 2012, The Guardian reported on a study examining the religious affiliation of Northern Irish schools in 2011 and 2012, which found that Newry High School students were 60.8 percent Protestant, 27.5 percent Catholic, and 11.7 percent "other." [2]

History

Following the passing of the Intermediate Education (Ireland) Bill in 1878, many secondary educational institutions were built across Ireland. [3] In 1896, a group of local businessmen and clergy established the Newry Intermediate School on Hill Street. [4]

Following changes to the educational system with the 1947 Education Act, the school changed its name to Newry Grammar School in 1948. [3]

In 1966/1967, the school changed its name again to Newry High School and became a co-educational secondary school. [5]

Curriculum

The school follows the Northern Ireland Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4. [6]

The school has a learning support centre that offers individualised programmes for students who need extra assistance. [7]

Notable former students

Mary Haughey, Baroness Ballyedmond is the richest person in Northern Ireland. [8] She was Head Girl during her enrollment at Newry High School.

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References

  1. Education Authority website
  2. "The religious divide in Northern Ireland's schools". the Guardian. 24 November 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
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  5. "About Us - Newry High School" . Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  6. "Curriculum - Newry High School" . Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  7. "Special Needs - Newry High School" . Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  8. "Rory McIlroy remains wealthiest young person in NI, but Lady Ballyedmond loses billionaire status - Sunday Times Rich List". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 17 May 2024. ISSN   0307-1235 . Retrieved 16 June 2024.