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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 | |
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23 Ashgrove Road Newry , County Down , BT34 1QN Northern Ireland | |
| Coordinates | 54°11′24″N 6°19′59″W / 54.190°N 6.333°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary school |
| Motto | Quality Education for All |
| Established | 1896 |
| Local authority | Southern Education and Library Board |
| Principal | I. Brown |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 440 |
| Website | https://newryhigh.com/ |
As of 2023, the principal was Iestyn Brown.
History edit
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 edit
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 edit
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]
References edit
- ^ 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.