Markethill High School
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| Established | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Type | Comprehensive |
| Principal | Mr J. A. Maxwell |
| Location | Mowhan Road Markethill County Armargh BT60 1RQ Northern Ireland |
| Local authority | County Armargh |
| Students | c. 480 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Houses | Gosford Witherow Glendinning Magowan |
Coordinates: 54°17′28″N 6°31′12″W / 54.291°N 6.520°W
Markethill High School is a secondary school located in Markethill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The school caters for 11-16 year olds and currently has 490 pupils.[1] It is within the Southern Education and Library Board area.
[edit] History
The school opened in 1959, and was renovated and extended in 1985.[2]
[edit] Principals
- 1959-1984 J McCartney
- 1984-1994 WGS Parr
- 1994-2011 SJ Loughery
- 2011-present Mr J. A. Maxwell[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "Markethill High School" (pdf). Report of a Standard Inspection. Inspection Services Branch, Department of Education. November 2007. http://apps.deni.gov.uk/insp/inspection_reports/2007_01/standard_inspection_markethill_high_school.PDF. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
- ^ a b "Markethill High School". Bygones and Byways. Markethill District Enterprises Limited. http://www.bygonesandbyways.com/folders/schools/markethill_high.htm. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
- ^ "Markethill High School" (pdf). Admission to Post Primary Schools. Armagh City and District Council. 2007. http://www.selb.org/pupilparent/documents/2007/guide/Armagh.pdf. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
