Newry High School
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]
Newry High School | |
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Address | |
23 Ashgrove Road Newry , County Down , BT34 1QN Northern Ireland | |
Coordinates | 54.190°N 6.333°W |
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Type | Secondary school |
Motto | Quality Education for All |
Established | 1896 |
Local authority | Southern Education and Library Board |
Principal | Mr I. Brown |
Gender | Mixed |
Age | 11 to 18 |
Enrolment | 440 |
Website | https://newryhigh.com/ |
In 2023, the Principal is Mr Iestyn Brown.
History
The origins of the present day Newry High School can be traced to the end of the 19th century, when a group of local businessmen and clergy established the Newry Intermediate School in 1896. The school was located on Hill Street.[2]
In 1948, the school changed its name to Newry Grammar School and moved to a new site on Ashgrove Road.
In 1966/1967, the school changed its name again to Newry High School and became a co-educational secondary school.[3]
Curriculum
The school follows the Northern Ireland Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4.[4]
The school has a learning support centre that offers individualised programmes for students who need extra assistance.[5]
Extracurricular activities
The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities. Activities include sports clubs, music groups, drama productions, art exhibitions, debating societies, charity events, educational trips and exchange programmes.[6]
Controversy
In 2018, the police investigated claims of historical abuse at the school going back to the 1970s.[7]
References
- Education Authority website
- "Newry's Intermediate School". Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- "About Us - Newry High School". Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- "Curriculum - Newry High School". Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- "Special Needs - Newry High School". Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- "Extracurricular - Newry High School". Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- BBC website