AS we look back with gratitude on the past 60 years of St Ciaran’s College – may we never forget former pupils, staff, parents, grandparents and firedns who have helped create the school community we have today. “They are not gone from us, but gone before us”

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Breakfast Club, which began on Monday 2 November! Open to all pupils, Breakfast Club runs every morning from 8.15 am to 9.00 am in the school dining hall, offering a delicious range of breakfast options at affordable prices. From toast and cereals to fresh fruit, pancakes and pastries, there is something for everyone to enjoy! The club provides a welcoming and relaxed environment where pupils can enjoy a nutritious breakfast,

A huge well done to our fantastic Year 8 pupils who completed their Virtual Cycle Challenge! Each form class covered an incredible 97 miles over the course of the day – an amazing achievement and a fantastic team effort! Even more impressive, our pupils raised a massive £3,700.50 for Oscar’s Kids Charity. We are so proud of everyone who took part, showing such derermination, teacmwork and generosity while raising money for such a worthwhile cause. Well done, Year 8 – you’ve m

A group of our Year 8 students got into the Halloween spirit ahead of the half-term break with a fun pumpkin-carving activity. The students had the opportunity to show off their creativity and artistic skills as they transformed ordinary pumpkins into a range of spooky and imaginative designs. From traditional Halloween faces to more unique creations, there was plenty of creativity on display! The activity was a great way for students to work together, have fun and enjoy some

U16 Girls Our u16 girls got their season off to the perfect start with a great win against Loreto, Milford. A brilliant team performance from start to finish. Well done girls. Year 8 Blitz 65 1st Year boys travelled to St Patrick’s Academy Dungannon to play their first games representing the school. A brilliant experience for the boys and a great start to their sporting journey. Handball We hosted the Ulster u15.5 Regional Qualifiers with our own boys putting in a fantastic e

Our students across the school embraced the challenge and excitement of Maths Week through a range of engaging activities. Students debated the question "Can You Survive Without Maths?", interviewed adults to discover how mathematics is used in different careers, and took part in fun-filled Minions Maths Workshops with Year 8 and Year 9 pupils. The week also featured a whole-school Critical Thinking Challenge, with classes competing for ultimate bragging rights and the title

Well done to Year 12 students Ella Boyd and Hannah Meegan, who proudly represented St Ciaran’s at the QUB Future Stars trial. Following excellent performances in the first trial, both girls were selected to progress to the final trial which took place today in Queens Dub Arena. Well done girls!

The Scholastic Book Fair was in school. Students from Mrs. Murphy's 10KS English class enjoyed perusing the many genres on display and with something to enjoy for everyone, lots of books were snapped up!

Some of our Year 10 pupils recently enjoyed an unforgettable day at Jungle NI as part of the Thrive Project: Building Resilience for Youth, funded through the PeacePlus programme. Throughout the day, pupils took part in a wide range of outdoor activities, creative arts experiences and wellbeing workshops designed to build confidence, resilience, teamwork and leadership skills. They embraced every challenge with enthusiasm, supporting one another and stepping outside their com

Our Year 10 pupils had a fantastic day experiencing the Tayto Factory in Tandragee! From learning how potatoes are transformed into one of NI favourite snacks to seeing the production process in action, and tasting snacks along the product line, it was a fun and educational experience. A great opportunity to connect classroom learning on food provenance and sustainability with the food industry.

On Tuesday 6th October our wonderful Year 8 students gathered at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Ballygawley for a truly memorable mass. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the occasion so special. We are especially grateful to Fr O’Dwyer for celebrating Mass with us and guiding our students in prayer. Thank you to our Music & RE departments for their hard work and dedication in organising such a beautiful service.

Our Year 14 pupils returned home today from a brilliant annual retreat—blessed with sunny skies, plenty of laughter, and some reset and reflection time together. They represented SCC impeccably. Watch below to stroll down memory lane and look back at some previous years of SCC retreats...

Students and staff came together in style, dressed to impress for an evening filled with fantastic food, great company and entertainment. From stunning gowns to sharp suits, everyone looked incredible as we celebrated the school formal! It was a fitting way to continue marking 60 proud years of St Ciaran’s College. Thank you to everyone who made the night so special and to Armagh City Hotel for being wonderful hosts. More photos can be seen on our gallery page.

A fantastic start to the year for our Be Strong Online Ambassadors, who presented at this morning’s Year 8 assembly! The Ambassadors explained how the group works to promote safe, responsible and positive use of technology, while helping pupils develop the skills they need for life online. Our Ambassadors were brilliant, and we are incredibly proud of the confidence and enthusiasm they showed. We have lots to look forward to this year, and now we need our Year 8 pupils to get

We are delighted to introduce our Junior Leadership Team for the 2026–27 academic year! Leading the team as Head Prefects are Matthew O’Donnell and Anna Donnelly, supported by our Deputy Head Prefects: Christy Meegan, Odhran McGeary, Eva Montague and Susie McCrory. Pictured here alongside our Principal, Mr Lavery, we have no doubt that these students will be fantastic ambassadors for our school community. We wish them every success in their new roles and look forward to seein

Congratulations to the following pupils who completed their Musical Theatre singing exams in June. They are pictured alongside their singing teacher Kat and Mr Lavery. Carly Beattie Grade 1  Molly Hackett Grade 1  Ellie Quinn Grade 1  Brigh McGarvey Grade 2  Amelia McGirr Grade 2  Kassie Rafferty Grade 2  Caoimhe Douglas Grade 3  Kayla McCaughey Grade 3  Orlagh McConnell Grade 3  Cassie McCrory Grade 3  Katie McDermott Grade 3  Aoife O’Kane Grade 3  Caitlin O’Hanl

Congratulations to Caitlin O’Hanlon, who has been selected for the U17 Northern Ireland Netball Development Squad for 2026/27 season! A fantastic achievement and we are very proud of you! Best of luck for the season ahead.

Our Year 14 pupils recently had the opportunity to visit Ulster University's Belfast, Derry and Coleraine campuses, alongside St. Mary's University College, Belfast, as they continue planning their next steps beyond St. Ciaran's College. These visits provided pupils with valuable opportunities to explore university life, discover the range of courses and facilities available, and gain a greater understanding of the exciting pathways open to them after A-Levels. Experiences li

We are delighted to be taking part in the RISE Social Enterprise Programme, with our year 13 students beginning their journey today at their first workshop! RISE gives our young people the opportunity to develop their creativity, teamwork, leadership and entrepreneurial skills while working together to create a social enterprise that can make a positive difference within our school and wider community. As part of the project, our students will be exploring ideas for a venture

A Level Results Day Brings Success and Celebration There was wonderful excitement at St Ciaran’s College for A level results morning, on Thursday 13th August. St Ciaran’s would like to congratulate all their pupils who achieved great success in both their GCE and BTEC qualifications. This is a true reflection of all their hard work and dedication over the last two years. Mr Paul Lavery, Principal of St Ciaran’s College expressed his congratulations to the pupils and their fa