Education Minister commends St Paul's High School

Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has attended the annual prize-giving in St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook.

Speaking after the event the Minister said “It has been an honour to attend the prize giving here at St Paul’s. The awards being presented help recognise the young people’s individual achievements in areas including sporting and musical activities and academic studies.

“With its ethos of inclusion and mutual respect St Paul’s must be commended. All schools are a central part of any community, with the children and young people playing an important role both now and in the future.

“I would like to recognise the excellent work St Paul’s are doing in working in collaboration with surrounding schools and education establishments. This has ensured that pupils are offered a wider range of opportunities and choices in their studies which, I am confident, will help them to make the right choices in the future.

“I want to commend the strong leadership of Oliver Mooney and the Board of Governors in helping to make the school a success. It is their dedication along with the teachers and school staff which help the young people to achieve their goals. Finally of course we should congratulate the young people themselves on their hard work and enthusiasm and I wish them every success in the future.”

Notes to editors:

1. St Paul’s work in collaboration with St Joseph’s High School, Crossmaglen, Newtownhamilton High School and the Southern Regional College.
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