24 December 2019
Congratulations and thanks to Mr Declan Mussen who has retired after 32 years of teaching at Violet Hill. Declan leaves behind a huge legacy of success in the classroom and beyond. He is pictured here with the MacRory panel who he took for a training session in Tollymore for the final time. We wish Declan well in retirement.
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Redmond French honoured with All Star
9 January 2020
A proud day for Redmond French and family, Clann Éireann, Armagh and of course Violet Hill as Redmond French is awarded with Ulster Schools All Star. Redmond was a central part of last year's Ulster and All Ireland success in the College and has carried that form through to his lower 6th year. Congratulations to Redmond and indeed his MacRory Coaches Mr Murray, Mr Doyle and Mr mcMahon on this fine accolade.
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A proud day for Redmond French and family, Clann Éireann, Armagh and of course Violet Hill as Redmond French is awarded with Ulster Schools All Star. Redmond was a central part of last year's Ulster and All Ireland success in the College and has carried that form through to his lower 6th year. Congratulations to Redmond and indeed his MacRory Coaches Mr Murray, Mr Doyle and Mr mcMahon on this fine accolade.
Past Pupil Francis Campbell Inspires
31 January 2020
Violet Hill and Our Lady's students attended the recent GLUE “Growing Leadership which will Unite Everyone” programme organised by Newry and Mourne Co-Operative & Enterprise Agency to promote good relations in Newry/South Armagh. Students are pictured with VHC past pupil, Professor Francis Campbell, Vice Chancellor ofSt Mary's University, Twickenham
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Violet Hill and Our Lady's students attended the recent GLUE “Growing Leadership which will Unite Everyone” programme organised by Newry and Mourne Co-Operative & Enterprise Agency to promote good relations in Newry/South Armagh. Students are pictured with VHC past pupil, Professor Francis Campbell, Vice Chancellor ofSt Mary's University, Twickenham
Student Council goes from strength to strength
30 January 2020
Big thanks to Mr Doyle, VP for coming to the Student Council meeting today. Items discussed included supervision, extra-curricular activities, canteen issues, subject progression and pastoral matters. Thanks to Daire, Reuben and executive for arranging today.
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Big thanks to Mr Doyle, VP for coming to the Student Council meeting today. Items discussed included supervision, extra-curricular activities, canteen issues, subject progression and pastoral matters. Thanks to Daire, Reuben and executive for arranging today.
Down Cross Country Success 2020
1 February 2020
Congratulations to pupils across all Key Stages who participated in the Down Schools' Cross Country Championships. Some of the most notable achievements: Inter boys Win the Down Schools x country championships. Calum McDonagh takes the bronze medal at the Down Schools x country Miceal McCaul dominates the Senior Boys Championships win a runaway win. This was his third title in three years Daire Murphy takes the individual bronze medal in the first year race and the College place 6 in t
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Congratulations to pupils across all Key Stages who participated in the Down Schools' Cross Country Championships. Some of the most notable achievements: Inter boys Win the Down Schools x country championships. Calum McDonagh takes the bronze medal at the Down Schools x country Miceal McCaul dominates the Senior Boys Championships win a runaway win. This was his third title in three years Daire Murphy takes the individual bronze medal in the first year race and the College place 6 in t
Senan Carr attends Holocaust Memorial Day at Belfast City Hall
28 January 2020
S1 pupil Senan Carr is pictured with Aisling Moran of St Malachy's High School meeting Tomi Reichental, Holocaust survivor of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, prior to reading part of the statement of commitment #standtogetherat Belfast City Hall this evening.
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S1 pupil Senan Carr is pictured with Aisling Moran of St Malachy's High School meeting Tomi Reichental, Holocaust survivor of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, prior to reading part of the statement of commitment #standtogetherat Belfast City Hall this evening.
Prize Giving a huge success
30 December 2019
Dr Aidan Cole, Guest Speaker at our Prize Giving 2019, was an inspiration to the hundreds of guests in attendance. Aidan is a past pupil of Violet Hill and he spoke warmly about his days at 46 Armagh Road. It was a packed out hall for the annual event and the hall was beautifully decorated in the College blue. Pupils and leavers were awarded for their brilliance across many disciplines and Rory and Rónán McEvoy were the winners of the final award on the evening presented by Prin
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Dr Aidan Cole, Guest Speaker at our Prize Giving 2019, was an inspiration to the hundreds of guests in attendance. Aidan is a past pupil of Violet Hill and he spoke warmly about his days at 46 Armagh Road. It was a packed out hall for the annual event and the hall was beautifully decorated in the College blue. Pupils and leavers were awarded for their brilliance across many disciplines and Rory and Rónán McEvoy were the winners of the final award on the evening presented by Prin
Open Day 2020 - Not to be missed!
9 January 2020
A great array of fun activities are planned for our annual Open Day, which will be taking place on Saturday 18th January from 10am - 1pm. All prospective pupils are invited to attend, those in P6 and P7 in particular. We will also be warmly welcoming prospective Year 13 entrants. Principal Mr McKinney will be addressing Guests at 11am and 12noon in the Assembly Hall. It promises to be a super day.
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A great array of fun activities are planned for our annual Open Day, which will be taking place on Saturday 18th January from 10am - 1pm. All prospective pupils are invited to attend, those in P6 and P7 in particular. We will also be warmly welcoming prospective Year 13 entrants. Principal Mr McKinney will be addressing Guests at 11am and 12noon in the Assembly Hall. It promises to be a super day.
Prize Giving 2019 to begin at 8pm
15 December 2019
This Thursday’s Prize Giving Event will begin at 8pm. All those already requested to be in attendance for pre event Photocall are asked to be in attendance from 7.15pm (LG3) Past pupil Dr Aidan Cole will be our Guest Speaker on the evening. Any queries please contact Mr McMahon at rmcmahon809@c2ken.net
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This Thursday’s Prize Giving Event will begin at 8pm. All those already requested to be in attendance for pre event Photocall are asked to be in attendance from 7.15pm (LG3) Past pupil Dr Aidan Cole will be our Guest Speaker on the evening. Any queries please contact Mr McMahon at rmcmahon809@c2ken.net
West Side Story mesmerises audiences
26 November 2019
A huge well done to all our brillaint actors, and of course the many talented actresses from our partner schools, who participated in West Side Story. The Assembly Hall was packed out every night to a rousing audience. There is a phenominal amount of work which goes into the production of our biannual shows and we are so grateful to all for their dedication.
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A huge well done to all our brillaint actors, and of course the many talented actresses from our partner schools, who participated in West Side Story. The Assembly Hall was packed out every night to a rousing audience. There is a phenominal amount of work which goes into the production of our biannual shows and we are so grateful to all for their dedication.
