Global Issues debating Success for St. Louis

In an era when young people are often depicted as having a ‘Laissez-faire’ attitude to global affairs, the students of St. Louis Grammar School, Kilkeel not only displayed their concerns, but were willing to voice them in a public arena. Organised by Mrs Brenda Cunningham, St. Louis students have become more and more adept in the arena of public speaking and debating. Students from St Louis have recently celebrated their success in an ‘all-island’ debating competition organised by global humanitarian ...

St. Louis Marvel at City Thriller

The recent annual trip from St. Louis Grammar School to Manchester is always a much sought after event. With over 60 applications for 47 places this school trip has become a permanent fixture in the school calendar. Led by Mr Steven McVeigh and Mrs Catherine Lynch, the party of 47 students and 5 teachers set out early for their journey to Manchester where the highlight of their trip would bi the top four encounter between Manchester City and Arsenal in ...

St. Louis Students Receive World Wise Passport

St. Louis Grammar School, Kilkeel, has a rich tradition for helping others in need throughout the world. However, through Development Education initiatives the students are now learning about the causes and solutions to many problems being faced by millions of people around the globe.In recognition of the great efforts of promoting Development Education, St. Louis have recently been awarded the ‘World Wise Global School Passport’. Open to all post-primary schools in Ireland, St. Louis are the first school to receive ...

French Students Welcomed to Mournes

St. Louis Grammar School Kilkeel recently welcomed their long-term partner school “Lycée de l’Authie” back to the Mournes. Following on from a recent visit to Picardie in North-west France by the Kilkeel students, the hosts now to reciprocate the welcome and further strengthen the bonds between the students and the schools.The exchange project aims to forge durable links between language students and was partially funded by the Lefèvre Grant from the British Council. Each visit targets areas of the curriculum ...

Local Schools Turning the Tide on Coastal Litter

Thirty schools across Northern Ireland are determined to combat litter and waste by participating in the Wrigley Company Foundation ‘Litter Less’ campaign. Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful are delighted to be delivering the campaign for the fifth year through the Eco-Schools Programme in partnership with the Foundation for Environmental Education. The Global campaign is running in 31 countries around the world, raising awareness of litter problems and encouraging positive behaviour changes. St Louis Grammar School, Kilkeel, have decided to tackle litter, ...