
Markethill High School
@markethillhs
A thriving Post Primary School in rural Co Armagh with over 500 pupils.
#Mind #Heart #Soul
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20-05-2024 08:50:56
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Our fabulous abpAngusYouth team along with the three other finalist schools were delighted to be able to attend a social media workshop in Bauer Media studios. Cool FM Downtown Radio #ABPAngusYouth #CertifiedIrishAngus


Delighted to see that two schools in Newry & Armagh are competing in the Reading Champions Quiz, hosted by National Literacy Trust & ALCS to celebrate reading. Ádh mór to the star readers of stcatherinesarmagh & Markethill High School 💪🏼 #NRCQuiz2025 #GrowAGenerationofReaders




Following her participation in Controlled Schools' Support Council (CSSC) 'Building Capacity' programme, Mrs Hargan was successful in her application to join fellow school leaders in a trip to China to investigate international models of school improvement. Such an exciting ten days ahead! 🇨🇳 Education Authority


Mrs Hargan would like to thank Controlled Schools' Support Council (CSSC) (particularly Jill Brown, Derek Harkness, Jayne Millar & Shane McCurdy) & the Confucius Institute at Ulster University (namely Naomi Trimble, Tingting Wu & Yan Liu) for this incredible opportunity. We look forward to sharing more soon. 🇨🇳


CSSC #BuildingCapacity led an international study visit for #ControlledSchools partnering with Confucius Inst NI Ulster University. The rich learning experience shows how international partnerships can drive improvement in NI as highlighted in Education NI TransformED NI.



Music news! Flautist, Ellen J, and clarinetist, Brooke McC, pictured at Saturday night's EA Music Service Spring Concert! Great work, ladies! Very proud of you both ❤️👏 Education Authority Controlled Schools' Support Council (CSSC)



Following our cookbook launch, we would like to thank Gyles Dawson from Rural Support, Robert Phoenix from @AirAmbulanceNI, Aberdeen Angus Farmer Robin Irvine, Kenny Hanna & Jim Henning from Rural Chaplaincy, Jack from CAFRE & Patricia McClean from LMC NI. 👏❤️



❗️ULSTER CHAMPION❗️ ⭐️Zoe H ⭐️Minor Girls - High Jump ⭐️1.49m Gold medallist! 🥇 Huge congratulations to Zoe from the entire school community! Mary Peters Trust


❗️ULSTER BRONZE MEDALLIST❗️ ⭐️Sydney L ⭐️Junior Boys - High Jump ⭐️1.70m (❗️20cm PB! ❗️6cm improvement of the school record! ❗️only missed gold on count back - jumped the same height as the Gold medallist!) Bronze medallist! 🥉 Huge congratulations to Sydney! Mary Peters Trust


Following her trip to China, Mrs Hargan attended the Controlled Schools' Support Council (CSSC) Collaborate, Disseminate and Celebrate session on Friday. A fantastic opportunity to catch up with colleagues from other controlled schools, CSSC & the Confucius Institute. Thanks to Ballyclare Secondary for hosting.


MHS has been awarded an 'Excellence in Enterprise' Gold Award as part of Young Enterprise NI Centres of Excellence programme! Huge congratulations to Mr Neill, Mr Whiteside & all those involved from within our school family! Lots to share over the next few days!

