MARKETHILL High School has launched its new school website to showcase the high quality learning and teaching at the school as well as to document its ongoing drive for a New Build and Sixth Form. The school obtained record results in August with over 9 out of every 10 pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs at A*-C or equivalent. Additionally, the school enrolled its highest number of pupils ever in September. With 516 pupils, it now becomes the biggest non-selective Controlled school in the Armagh, Banbridge and Newry City Centre areas. Mr Maxwell said the aim of the website was to showcase school news and achievements, combined with the very latest news in learning and teaching. “It is the clear
The Aurora Leisure Complex in Bangor hosted the Swim Ulster Schools Cup & Championships at the weekend. With numerous schools and approximately 1300 children taking part from across Ulster, it proved to be an extremely exciting 2 days of swimming. Proudly representing Markethill High School were sisters Jessica (13) and Jodie (11) McMullen. During the first day of competition Jodie swam in the 50m breaststroke and 50m backcrawl. She achieved 2 new PB’s and a place in both evening finals. With her strong kick and great underwater work Jodie won the gold medal and became the U12 Swim Ulster Schools 50m Breaststroke Champion, in a time of 37.25 seconds. After re-fuelling Jodie was back in th
A very successful Literacy Evening was held recently in Markethill High School for parents and Year 8 pupils. In his opening remarks the Principal, Mr. James Maxwell reminded everyone of the importance of literacy and its emphasis in the School’s Development Plan. Members of the audience were informed that in Markethill High School, Literacy continues to play an extremely vital role in all subjects across the curriculum and teachers are committed to raising standards in order to empower pupils with essential life skills. The special guest for the evening was novelist Emma Heatherington from Co. Tyrone who has had seven titles published and a four-book deal with publishing giant Harper Collin
