Latest News

Saint Catherine’s College Cyberfirst Team Scoop Top Awards at Gala Event in Glasgow Pictured L-R Cara Murphy, Lucie McParland, Cadhla Morgan and Niamh Courtney The Saint Catherine’s College Year 9 CyberFirst team have had a busy and successful year. After competing against 500 schools across the UK they were invited to attend the UK Gala Event in Glasgow in March. And what a successful event it was for this team of tenacious young cyber specialists, winning a staggering raft

Ashton Palmer who was recently awarded the prestigious JP McManus All-Ireland Scholarship. St Catherine’s College past pupil, Ashton Palmer, returned to the school to celebrate their recent success in being awarded the prestigious JP McManus All-Ireland Scholarship for high academic achievement at A Level, having achieved an impressive full profile of A*/A grades in Art and Design, English Literature and Religion. The JP McManus All-Ireland Scholarship provides financial sup

A dedicated group of young environmentalists from St. Catherine’s College are celebrating the massive success of their latest project, ‘Wear Your Values.’ The initiative, which culminated in a high-energy ‘Sustainable Showdown’ fashion show, highlights the school's commitment to global citizenship and its ongoing journey toward the prestigious UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award. The project was a collaborative effort between the Eco Club, the Rights Respecting Stee

Carrie Donaghy, past pupil of St. Catherine’s College, is pictured with school principal, Mrs Noeleen Tiffney and Sixth Form students from the school. St Catherine’s College were delighted to host the return of past pupil, Carrie Donaghy to speak with Sixth Form students about her inspirational career in the dynamic world of Formula One. Carrie left St Catherine’s in 2006 to pursue a law degree in Northumbria and today is the most senior legal counsel for the Mercedes Formu

St Catherine’s College is always very aware of the importance of ‘Community’ and ‘Social Awareness,’ two of their school’s Sacred Heart Goals. Supporting charities who help those most in need in local communities is very important to them and their students, who are encouraged to see the value in giving to others and the importance of recognising when others may need support. This term, they are exceptionally proud of the wonderful response from their students, staff and wide

Two St. Catherine’s College teams recently competed against several other teams in the BPW Public Speaking Regional Heat. This is a team competition in the style of a Public Meeting, with each team comprising a Chairperson, a Main Speaker, who delivers a speech on a topical issue and an Expresser of Thanks. Annie Rice: Chairperson, Evie Mulholland: Expresser of Thanks and Aalia Donnelly: Main Speaker. Aalia spoke eloquently on a most pertinent issue: Northern Ireland is the m

Four talented Sixth Form pupils from St. Catherine’s College competed in the local heat of the Soroptimist International Public Speaking Youth Award Competition, with two of the students taking first and second place in the competition. The competition aims to encourage girls to play a more prominent part in public life; to improve the art of communication; to encourage girls to develop the skills to speak effectively and to articulate with clarity and to develop self-confide

The COP30 climate simulation negotiation brought pupils from 28 schools to Belfast Castle, where they represented countries, campaigners, lobbyists and journalists. The pupils negotiated with each other to make international deals, and made speeches - one of which was even interrupted by a mock climate protest. Two of our Year 13 Geography students, Blaithin and Niamh were selected to lead the event, which was organised by the British Council, as UN secretary generals. They w

We are delighted to announce that St. Catherine’s College has been awarded CyberFirst Gold Status by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This is the highest level of recognition in the CyberFirst Schools/Colleges Programme and we are proud to be one of only a small number of schools in Northern Ireland to achieve Gold and the first school in Armagh to receive this prestigious award. CyberFirst Gold recognises schools that deliver outstanding digital and cyber-security

St Catherine’s Scoops Seamus Heaney Poetry Award Again! The Poetry in Motion Schools programme 2024/2025 was organised by the Community Arts Partnership, an independent advocate for community arts which takes the lead in the promotion, development and delivery of community arts practice, to affect positive change. The Post-Primary sector winners, St Catherine’s College, Armagh, had their poetry published in the ‘All Write Now!’ Poetry In Motion Schools anthology and they beca

A Sweet Success: St Catherine’s Students Shine in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The recent school production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory proved to be a truly spectacular showcase of creativity, dedication and talent. Performing eight shows in The Market Place Theatre for over two thousand golden ticket winners, students captivated audiences with energetic performances, imaginative storytelling and a magical atmosphere that brought Roald Dahl’s beloved world to li

Elegance, Style and Glamour at the Annual St Catherine’s College Formal. It was an evening of glitz and glamour at our annual St Catherine’s College Sixth Form Formal. Year 14 students and invited guests gathered on the red carpet on the steps of the historic Convent Building with family, friends and staff looking on with pride and admiration. Awards, dinner, dancing followed in the Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown, with students and staff enjoying a hugely successful evening.

Saint Catherine’s College recently held its annual Senior Prize-giving event to celebrate the completion of significant academic...

GCSE Results Day Brings Joy and Success to All in St. Catherine’s College. Pupils, parents and staff celebrated together today at St....

Celebrations at Saint Catherine’s College on a day of success for all A-level students Parents, pupils and staff celebrated another...

Our Key Stage Prize Giving ceremony took place on Wednesday 18th June and provided an opportunity to celebrate and reward the endeavour,...

Katie Ní Thuathail (1st) and Brídín de Bléine (2nd) achieved great success in the final of Abair on Thursday 27th March. The final took...

Pictured here is Year 14 English Literature pupil Sofia Scullion, one of only four finalists from across the UK to compete in the Grand...

St. Catherine's Archers with their extensive medal tally after competing at the NI Archery Indoor Junior Championships (U21) in November...

Credit Union Art Competition Success for Molly Jane! Congratulations to Year 8 pupil, Molly-Jane Murray, who was awarded 3rd place in the...

Immerse Education Essay Competition Success for Anna Congratulations to Year 14 student, Anna, who was presented with a Merit Award for...

Dessie Feeney from Dessies Clothing, Armagh kindly sponsored our U16 Camogie team with a new set of jerseys this year. Pictured with...

Pictured above is Evie Mulholland, winner of the local heat of the Youth Award Public Speaking Soroptomist competition; Evie continues on...

Our treasured little friend, Katie-Rose McKeown passed away on Thursday 9th January. May she rest in peace. Katie-Rose was a bright and...