News

22 October 2020

  Congratulations to all our MacRory players and Management who were represented by Captain Sean O'Hare and Manager Mr Murray in Belfast at the presentation of the coveted trophy today. Official Press Release:   The presentation of the 2019/20 Danske Bank MacRory Cup has taken place with the winning captains from St Patrick’s Maghera and St Colman’s Newry. The Final had been rescheduled to take place earlier this month, b

11 September 2020

A massive congratulations to Ultan O’Callaghan and Conor O’Carroll for their outstanding performances at the Ulster and Northern Ireland track and field Championships. Ultan took a massive 8 seconds off his PB when winning the U18 boys 800 in 2.01 with a superb sprint over the last 120m. Ultan also took silver in the 1500M, so a very productive weekend for him. Not to be outdone Conor was also triumphant in these championships taking the win in the 400M also in a PB of 50.62.

15 September 2020

Thanks to Miss Amy McKeown representing Southern Area Hospice who visited the College today to advertise the upcoming Virtual Midnight Memory Walk. There’s still time to sign up at Event Brite or by contacting Hospice directly 02830267711

10 September 2020

20 August 2020

The entire College community celebrated with those students who received their GCSE results today after a challenging few months due to Covid-19. We wish all these students well as they embark on the next stage of their young lives.

13 August 2020

Congratulations to our A-Level pupils who were awarded with their results today. This group of young men finieshed up their time at Violet Hill in strange circumstances due to Covid-19 so it was so nice to see so many of them back at the College with big warm smiles on their faces today. We wish them all the very best in the next stages of their respective journeys in life. 

19 August 2020

CCEA wish to update you on the following: Updated GCE results will be sent to UCAS by 4pm on Wednesday 19th August. The online facility for students to access their results will be available from 9.00 am on Friday 21 August. The original PINS issued to students will still be valid. If you have any further queries on this issue, please contact the examination queries helpline on 02890261260 or email helpline@ccea.org.uk

17 August 2020

Please take time to download the StopCOVID NI Proximity App.

12 August 2020

Following Minister Weir’s announcement on Thursday 6th August, a full return to school for all pupils is anticipated from 1st September. More details will be provided once further guidance is issued by DE towards the end of this week. Arrangements for Y12 and Y14 pupils from the 24th August will continue as planned.

13 June 2020

A useful resource potentially for pur parents at this time.