News

1 May 2014

S2 pupil Michael O'Hare will represent Violet Hill's rugby fraternity on Friday at Ravenhill. We wish him well. Remainder of story courtesy of www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk The redeveloped Ravenhill stadium will be officially opened on Friday 2 May ahead of the RaboDirect PRO12 game against Leinster, Ulster Rugby has announced. A one hour, pre-match event will see a celebration of rugby in Ulster, with representatives from schools, clubs, referees, the women’s game and disability rugby all particip

28 April 2014

Dublin City University( DCU) -McAleese Scholarship Programme for NI Students – 40 places available.   The minimum requirement 2 ‘A’ Grades and 1 ‘B’ Grade – you must also include a short Personal Statement (see application form below for info re PS).   **** Students who have no applied through CAO may make an application by Thursday 1st May********   For those students who have applied through CAO – they may use the Change of Mind facility by Tuesday 1st July.

21 April 2014

Campa Chormaic An tIúr agus Múrna, based at Violet Hill, is almost at capacity in record time. Organiser Rónán McMahon is delighted to announce that numbers for the popular camp are as healthy as ever. To ensure comfort and safety numbers have been capped at 160 and it is anticipated that this milestone will be reached by the end of April. Already committed to Campa Chormaic 2014 at the College are Armagh Captain Ciaran McKeever and fellow Ireland international Kevin McKernan. Down players Ryan

18 April 2014

Our D'Alton Cup team were defeated in yesterday's D'Alton Cup final but they fought to the bitter end with distinction. Omagh CBS won the competition outright after a fantastic final and they are to be congratulated on their win.

16 April 2014

Liatroim native Pearse Óg McCrickard has always been a fantastic ambassador for Violet Hill, inside and outside the classroom, and the talented young sportsman has been duly honoured at Provincial level for his hurling prowess. At a star studded event in Belfast's Europa Hotel last Friday evening Pearse Óg, who was accompanied by MrMcKinney and Miss McSorley and indeed his proud mother and father was presented with a beautiful award in honour of his talent and endeavour on the hurling field. Pea

16 April 2014

Daniel Oliver was present at the President D Higgin's visit to the Guildhall London representing the President's Award and speaking about his experiences.   Tran from Daniel's address Speech to President and Members of Presidential party including 50 other youths in the British Youth Council (BYC), Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Gaisce - (President's Award) - I am here to speak to you today regarding the Gaisce - Presidents Award and how it has developed me into the person I am in front

14 April 2014

It was a sunshine filled weekend in London and 4 Violet Hill pupils soaked it up as they participated in London's Mini Marathon with distinction. Peter Murray finished in 20th place at U'13 level, followed by Jack O'Farrell (53rd) and Nial Connell (62nd). Peter Fegan finished 71st in the U'15 race. It was a great achievement to represent Northern Ireland in this prestigious race. 

14 April 2014

At a beautiful ceremony yesterday in St Theresa's Church, Banbridge many of our pupils received John Paul II awards. Bishop John McAreavey presented the awards and guest speakers were Louise Lenihan (Trócaire) and Grainne Gordon (Diocesan representative who travelled on World Youth Pilgrimage to Rio in Summer 2013 with Trócaire). Amongst the award winners were Corey O'Hare, Raymond Matthews, Mark Devlin, Declan Gribben, Shane Milligan, Kevin Bennett, Johnathan Morgan, Shane Mulcahy, Karl Murray,

12 April 2014

This year's D'Alton Cup Final, which will be contested between Violet Hill and Omagh CBS will take place on Thursday 17th April at 2pm in PearseOgs, Armagh.

12 April 2014

Wednesday afternoon of Newry Musical Feis has come to be associated with some of the more hotly contested competitions and April 9 proved no different. Mr Keith Smith and Mr Richard Deering combined their adjudicating experience for the occasion as three school orchestras competed for the Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by the Newry Junior Orchestra in Class 41: Orchestra.  The spirit of mutual respect and mus