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'''St Gemma's High School''' was a [[Secondary education|secondary school]] located on Ardilea Street in [[Belfast]], [[Northern Ireland]]. It was within the [[Belfast Education and Library Board]] area. Its name originated from the Catholic saint of the Passionist order, [[Gemma Galgani]] (1878–1903).{{ |
'''St Gemma's High School''' was a [[Secondary education|secondary school]] located on Ardilea Street in [[Belfast]], [[Northern Ireland]]. It was within the [[Belfast Education and Library Board]] area. Its name originated from the Catholic saint of the Passionist order, [[Gemma Galgani]] (1878–1903).<ref>{{Cite web|title=You belong to Jesus -Some stories from St Gemma's childhood|url=https://www.stgemmagalgani.com/2010/10/you-belong-to-jesus-some-stories-from.html|access-date=2021-10-24}}</ref> |
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In October 2011, it was announced that the school would face permanent closure in September 2012, due to falling numbers. However, the school stayed open for another year and closed in August 2013.<ref name="Telegraph_2013">{{cite news |title=Minister closes girls' school after 45 years |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/minister-closes-girls-school-after-45-years-29015142.html |accessdate=25 June 2020 |work=The Belfast Telegraph |date=16 January 2013}}</ref> |
In October 2011, it was announced that the school would face permanent closure in September 2012, due to falling numbers. However, the school stayed open for another year and closed in August 2013.<ref name="Telegraph_2013">{{cite news |title=Minister closes girls' school after 45 years |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/minister-closes-girls-school-after-45-years-29015142.html |accessdate=25 June 2020 |work=The Belfast Telegraph |date=16 January 2013}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:50, 24 October 2021
St Gemma's High School was a secondary school located on Ardilea Street in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was within the Belfast Education and Library Board area. Its name originated from the Catholic saint of the Passionist order, Gemma Galgani (1878–1903).[1]
In October 2011, it was announced that the school would face permanent closure in September 2012, due to falling numbers. However, the school stayed open for another year and closed in August 2013.[2]
Notable alumni
- Anna Burns, writer
- Lyra McKee, journalist and writer[3]
References
- ^ "You belong to Jesus -Some stories from St Gemma's childhood". Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ "Minister closes girls' school after 45 years". The Belfast Telegraph. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "North Belfast student wins national award". 4ni.co.uk. 29 August 2006. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
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