Year 8 Transition

Hello to all our new Year 8 pupils. My name is Mr Strong and I will be your Head of Year. I have been teaching at Newry High School for 21 years! So, I really do know my way around. It’s a great school, with lots of opportunities for you all. We will ensure you feel welcome and that everyone makes new friends. My main teaching subject is French, but I also teach LLW, Religious Studies and P.E. I am passionate about sport and have played table-tennis for Northern Ireland and Ireland. I am really looking forward to meeting you and sharing in your new adventures at secondary school.

Hello, I am Mrs McLoughlin and I am a Year 8 Tutor. I have been at teacher at Newry High School for twelve years. I had no idea what I wanted to do after my A-levels (Journalism and Law were both on the cards), so I took a few years out and worked in various admin jobs. I then took off around the world for a year and decided on a boat in Thailand that I should go to university and become a teacher (I’ve been at NHS since I qualified). Unsurprisingly for an English teacher, I’m an avid reader and enjoy going to the theatre. I’m also a music fan and love nothing more than an outdoor gig or festival. I absolutely adore travelling and am happiest when I have a trip booked to look forward to. I am looking forward to meeting you all.

Hello all. My name is Mrs McGrath, I am a Year 8 Tutor. I have worked at Newry High School for seven years and I teach Home Economics and Health and Social Care. Unsurprisingly, I like to cook, and I've had lots of opportunity to try new recipes during lockdown which is great. I make cakes for my family and friends’ birthday's and other occasions when I have time. I've very recently taken a new interest in sewing and I like to get out for a long walk everyday if I can. I look forward to meeting all the new year 8 pupils soon.