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{{Infobox Secondary school
| name = St. Patrick's Grammar School
| logo =
| motto = Fratas in Unum
| established = 1890
| Affiliations = [[Roman Catholic]]
| type = Grammar
| principal = Rev. Kevin Donaghy
| vice principal = Mr Frank Corvan and Mr Jim Herron
| Faculty = 57
| students = 823
| Years = 8-14
| city = [[Armagh]]
| province = [[Ulster]]
| country = [[Northern Ireland]]
| colours = Green, Red and White
| website = http://www.stpatricksarmagh.org
| picture = [[Image:SPGSSchool.jpg|thumb|250px|An artistic expression of the school fashioned by The Edden Gallery, Armagh]]
}}
'''St. Patrick's Grammar School''', [[Armagh]], is a [[Catholic]] boys voluntary [[grammar school]] in the city of [[Armagh]], [[Northern Ireland]]. The present-day school was officially opened on Thursday [[27 October]] [[1988]] by the late [[Cardinal (Catholicism)|Cardinal]] Tomas O' Fiaich, the then Chairman of the Board of Governors, and was the result of the amalgamation of two of Northern Ireland's oldest grammar schools, Christian Brothers' Grammar School (CBS) and St. Patrick's College, both of which had illustrious traditions stretching back as far as the [[1830]]'s. The current Chairman of the Board of Governors is The Most Rev. Cardinal Dr. Séan P. Brady, J.C.D., D.D., Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh. The school's current senior management consists of headmaster Rev. Kevin Donaghy, vice-principles Mr. Frank Corvan and Mr. James Heron. The school is situated in the vicinity of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral and the official residence of the Roman Catholic Primate of All Ireland.
==History==
===St. Patrick's College===
St. Patrick's College, Armagh, had been established as a junior [[seminary]] on Armagh's Sandy Hill by [[Archbishop]] Crolly and was under the direction of diocesan priests until [[1861]], when the Vincentian Order was invited to take charge of the school. The Vincentians continued their apostolate in Armagh until the amalgamation.
===Christian Brothers' Grammar School===
The [[Irish Christian Brothers]] arrived in Armagh in [[1851]] at the invitation of Archbishop Cullen, who was later to be Ireland's first Cardinal. Within a few years the Christian Brothers acquired the Greenpark site and primary and secondary schools were established. Christian Brothers' Grammar School, Greenpark, built up a strong academic and sporting tradition. When the Vincentian Order signified their intention to withdraw from Armagh, the late Cardinal Tomas O' Fiaich requested the Irish Christian Brothers to become joint [[trustees]] of the new amalgamated school. The work in education started by Archbishop Crolly in [[1838]] was to continue on Sandy Hill. Cardinal O' Fiaich was succeeded as Chairman of the Board of Governors by Cardinal Daly in [[1991]] and by Cardinal Brady in [[1997]].
===Strategic Development Plan===
A number of years ago, the school made an announcement entitled "Preparing the Way: Developing for the 21st Century", which set out its plans for a new [[music]] and [[technology]] block for the school, and massive [[investment]] in [[classroom]] technology and new sports facilities. The sports development was awarded the largest sum of [[public money]] ever given to a grammar school in Northern Ireland. With the £380 million school building programme, announced in [[2006]] by [[Angela Smith| Angela Evans Smith]], the then Minister of Education, St. Patrick's received the largest sum - £18.2 million - for [[refurbishment]] and development.
==Innovations==
In recent years, St. Patrick’s has introduced many new concepts. In 2003, the schools finance department launched a cashless card system, used for buying stationery and food in the school, which was intended to reduce queuing times. Furthermore, in 2005, the school was among the first in [[Northern Ireland]] to host [[C2K| Class Room 2000 (C2K)]] technologies, and now every classroom contains an interactive Promethean whiteboard, a [[data projector]], with [[television]] and [[DVD]] capabilities, and a [[Personal computer|PC]], complete with access to the [[Internet]], [[e-mail]] and assorted educational software. The school also boasts an excellent turning circle for buses which doubles up as a soccer arena at lunchtime for pupils. This area is now commonly referred to as 'The Oval'. However a new venue at the school's tennis courts is being used increasingly. This area is known as 'Windsor Park' named after the famous ground of Linfield F.C. So as not to remove the novelty of playing at such a prestigious venue, the students have agreed only to play there once a week, mostly Wednesdays. There was a vote taken recently between the Oval Committee, to determine the permanent home, which was tied at 5-5 when the Derrytrasna men decided not to abstain there vote. A inner council will be called after James Donnelly comes back from holidays.
==Academic Achievements==
St. Patrick's students have consistently achieved exemplar public examination results for many years, with pupils often attaining recognition for top grades across [[Northern Ireland]]. Since Mr. Gerard Cullen began teaching [[Economics]] at St. Patrick's, pupils of the school have on four occasions managed to attain the best [[GCSE]] scores in the subject in Northern Ireland along with a second and third at GCSE, a first, third and sixth at [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-Level]], and a litany of other related awards. Similar achievements propagate many of the other departments of the school, including [[Mathematics]] and [[Art]]. During the Summer 2006 exam season students at St. Patrick's achieved exemplary results in their GCSE and A-Level subjects, making it the top all boys grammar school in Northern Ireland and fifth overall.
== Landmark Occassions ==
In recognition of being the top fund raising school in Northern Ireland for Mencap’s Spellathon 2006/2007 competition St. Patrick’s was visited on Tuesday 11th September 2007 by James and Oliver Phelps,<ref>http://www.mencap.org.uk/html/news/news_story14.asp</ref> better known as the actors who play the Weasley twins in the Harry Potter films. Over £1,300 were raised by the school for the learning disability charity through the sponsored spelling test. Mrs. Shauna Clements, literacy co-ordinator at St Patrick’s commented: “The children are all huge Harry Potter fans, so the Phelps’ visit was a real treat! The children decorated our assembly hall for our special assembly with Harry Potter themed pictures so that the Twins would feel especially welcome. The pupils particularly enjoyed getting the chance to quiz the Phelps on their roles as Fred and George Weasley. I thoroughly recommend Spellathon to all schools. We have taken part for the past three years and it is a great teaching tool, not only in terms of pupils' spelling but also for educating our students on learning disability. I am delighted that we have raised funds for Mencap’s projects in Northern Ireland and look forward to introducing more pupils to Mencap and Spellathon!” <ref>http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/article2954278.ece/</ref>
==Alumni==
*[[Paul Muldoon]] - [[Poet]], and Professor of [[Creative Writing]] at [[Princeton University]]
*Michael Hughes (stage name: [[Michael Colgan]]) - [[Actor]]
*[[Cormac McAnallen]] - [[County Tyrone]], [[Gaelic football|Gaelic]] footballer
*[[Oisin McConville]] - [[County Armagh]], [[Gaelic football|Gaelic]] footballer
*[[Harry Mullan]] - [[Boxing]] [[journalist]], inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall Of Fame]] after his death
*[[Charlie Vernon]] - [[County Armagh]], [[Gaelic football|Gaelic]] footballer
*[[Joe Brolly]] - [[County Londonderry]], [[journalist]], [[Gaelic football|Gaelic]] footballer
*[[Rónán Clarke]] - [[County Armagh]], [[Gaelic football|Gaelic]] footballer
*[[Sean Cavanagh]] - [[County Tyrone]], [[Gaelic football|Gaelic]] footballer
*[[Colm Cavanagh]] - [[County Tyrone]], [[Gaelic football|Gaelic]] footballer
*[[Alexander Blane]] - MP for [[South Armagh (UK Parliament constituency)|South Armagh]], 1885-92
*Patrick McGee (stage name: [[Patrick Magee (actor)|Patrick Magee]]) - [[Actor]]
*John Paul Connolly - [[Actor]]
*Paul Carvill- Footballer
*Gareth Mc Alinden - DJ, currently studying at Paul MacCartneys' Prestigious university; the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts.
==External links==
*[http://www.stpatricksarmagh.org/ School Website]
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Patrick's Grammar Schol, Armagh}}
[[Category:Grammar schools in County Armagh]]
[[Category:Roman Catholic schools in Northern Ireland]]
[[Category:Armagh]]
[[Category:Boys' schools]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1988]]
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Type | Grammar |
Motto | Fratas in Unum |
Established | 1890 |
Principal | Rev. Kevin Donaghy |
Number of students | 823 |
Colour(s) | Green, Red and White |
Website | http://www.stpatricksarmagh.org |
St. Patrick's Grammar School, Armagh, is a Catholic boys voluntary grammar school in the city of Armagh, Northern Ireland. The present-day school was officially opened on Thursday 27 October 1988 by the late Cardinal Tomas O' Fiaich, the then Chairman of the Board of Governors, and was the result of the amalgamation of two of Northern Ireland's oldest grammar schools, Christian Brothers' Grammar School (CBS) and St. Patrick's College, both of which had illustrious traditions stretching back as far as the 1830's. The current Chairman of the Board of Governors is The Most Rev. Cardinal Dr. Séan P. Brady, J.C.D., D.D., Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh. The school's current senior management consists of headmaster Rev. Kevin Donaghy, vice-principles Mr. Frank Corvan and Mr. James Heron. The school is situated in the vicinity of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral and the official residence of the Roman Catholic Primate of All Ireland.
History
St. Patrick's College
St. Patrick's College, Armagh, had been established as a junior seminary on Armagh's Sandy Hill by Archbishop Crolly and was under the direction of diocesan priests until 1861, when the Vincentian Order was invited to take charge of the school. The Vincentians continued their apostolate in Armagh until the amalgamation.
Christian Brothers' Grammar School
The Irish Christian Brothers arrived in Armagh in 1851 at the invitation of Archbishop Cullen, who was later to be Ireland's first Cardinal. Within a few years the Christian Brothers acquired the Greenpark site and primary and secondary schools were established. Christian Brothers' Grammar School, Greenpark, built up a strong academic and sporting tradition. When the Vincentian Order signified their intention to withdraw from Armagh, the late Cardinal Tomas O' Fiaich requested the Irish Christian Brothers to become joint trustees of the new amalgamated school. The work in education started by Archbishop Crolly in 1838 was to continue on Sandy Hill. Cardinal O' Fiaich was succeeded as Chairman of the Board of Governors by Cardinal Daly in 1991 and by Cardinal Brady in 1997.
Strategic Development Plan
A number of years ago, the school made an announcement entitled "Preparing the Way: Developing for the 21st Century", which set out its plans for a new music and technology block for the school, and massive investment in classroom technology and new sports facilities. The sports development was awarded the largest sum of public money ever given to a grammar school in Northern Ireland. With the £380 million school building programme, announced in 2006 by Angela Evans Smith, the then Minister of Education, St. Patrick's received the largest sum - £18.2 million - for refurbishment and development.
Innovations
In recent years, St. Patrick’s has introduced many new concepts. In 2003, the schools finance department launched a cashless card system, used for buying stationery and food in the school, which was intended to reduce queuing times. Furthermore, in 2005, the school was among the first in Northern Ireland to host Class Room 2000 (C2K) technologies, and now every classroom contains an interactive Promethean whiteboard, a data projector, with television and DVD capabilities, and a PC, complete with access to the Internet, e-mail and assorted educational software. The school also boasts an excellent turning circle for buses which doubles up as a soccer arena at lunchtime for pupils. This area is now commonly referred to as 'The Oval'. However a new venue at the school's tennis courts is being used increasingly. This area is known as 'Windsor Park' named after the famous ground of Linfield F.C. So as not to remove the novelty of playing at such a prestigious venue, the students have agreed only to play there once a week, mostly Wednesdays. There was a vote taken recently between the Oval Committee, to determine the permanent home, which was tied at 5-5 when the Derrytrasna men decided not to abstain there vote. A inner council will be called after James Donnelly comes back from holidays.
Academic Achievements
St. Patrick's students have consistently achieved exemplar public examination results for many years, with pupils often attaining recognition for top grades across Northern Ireland. Since Mr. Gerard Cullen began teaching Economics at St. Patrick's, pupils of the school have on four occasions managed to attain the best GCSE scores in the subject in Northern Ireland along with a second and third at GCSE, a first, third and sixth at A-Level, and a litany of other related awards. Similar achievements propagate many of the other departments of the school, including Mathematics and Art. During the Summer 2006 exam season students at St. Patrick's achieved exemplary results in their GCSE and A-Level subjects, making it the top all boys grammar school in Northern Ireland and fifth overall.
Landmark Occassions
In recognition of being the top fund raising school in Northern Ireland for Mencap’s Spellathon 2006/2007 competition St. Patrick’s was visited on Tuesday 11th September 2007 by James and Oliver Phelps,[1] better known as the actors who play the Weasley twins in the Harry Potter films. Over £1,300 were raised by the school for the learning disability charity through the sponsored spelling test. Mrs. Shauna Clements, literacy co-ordinator at St Patrick’s commented: “The children are all huge Harry Potter fans, so the Phelps’ visit was a real treat! The children decorated our assembly hall for our special assembly with Harry Potter themed pictures so that the Twins would feel especially welcome. The pupils particularly enjoyed getting the chance to quiz the Phelps on their roles as Fred and George Weasley. I thoroughly recommend Spellathon to all schools. We have taken part for the past three years and it is a great teaching tool, not only in terms of pupils' spelling but also for educating our students on learning disability. I am delighted that we have raised funds for Mencap’s projects in Northern Ireland and look forward to introducing more pupils to Mencap and Spellathon!” [2]
Alumni
- Paul Muldoon - Poet, and Professor of Creative Writing at Princeton University
- Michael Hughes (stage name: Michael Colgan) - Actor
- Cormac McAnallen - County Tyrone, Gaelic footballer
- Oisin McConville - County Armagh, Gaelic footballer
- Harry Mullan - Boxing journalist, inducted into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame after his death
- Charlie Vernon - County Armagh, Gaelic footballer
- Joe Brolly - County Londonderry, journalist, Gaelic footballer
- Rónán Clarke - County Armagh, Gaelic footballer
- Sean Cavanagh - County Tyrone, Gaelic footballer
- Colm Cavanagh - County Tyrone, Gaelic footballer
- Alexander Blane - MP for South Armagh, 1885-92
- Patrick McGee (stage name: Patrick Magee) - Actor
- John Paul Connolly - Actor
- Paul Carvill- Footballer
- Gareth Mc Alinden - DJ, currently studying at Paul MacCartneys' Prestigious university; the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts.