Markethill High School unveils ambitious vision for school development on the back of record results
An audience of pupils, past and present, teachers, governors, staff and parents gathered in Markethill High School for the annual Key Stage 4 PrizeGiving to celebrate the school’s record GCSE results which will place the school for the third year in a row as one of the top non selective Controlled schools in Northern Ireland. The school is currently the second top school in this category in the province. The Guest Speaker was past pupil and Board of Governor, Mr Roy Dougan, who gave an outstanding speech on the importance of education and having the stamina to succeed. A record 95% of pupils left the school this year with 5 or more GCSEs or equivalent at A*-C, and for the first time ever in
On Wednesday 10th January 2018, three pupils: Jodie McMullen (9JM), Ryan Robinson (9JM) and Hallie Graham (10DJ) attended the Action Ms Luncheon in Belfast. At this event, the three pupils were awarded gold certificates (this is awarded for raising over £100) for excellent fund raising last year for the Action MS charity. It was also pleasing to hear that Mrs McMaster was given a special award for leading the fund-raising for this charity in M.H.S. for over 30 years prior to her retirement in June 2017. A big thank-you must go to Mrs Hendren for getting the pupils safely to and from the event in very foggy conditions. Any pupil wishing to get involved with this year’s Action MS walk on Sa
