Markethill High School
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History
The school opened in 1959, and was renovated and extended in 1985.[2] Its principals have included:[2]
- 1959 - 1984 Mr J.McCartney
- 1984 - 1994 Mr W.G.S.Parr
- 1994 - 2011 Mr S.J.Loughrey
- 2011–2019 Mr J.A.Maxwell [3]
- 2019–present Mr Colin Berry[4]
In 2011, the school opened a new fitness suite and gymnasium which is open to the public three evenings per week.Template:Fact
In March 2012 the school won the British Academy Award for the Best Mainstream School for Modern Languages in Northern Ireland. In addition, the school was shortlisted to the final 3 entries for the Best Mainstream School in the UK for Modern Languages. In January 2012, the school won £4000 to fund a STEM project (Science / Technology / Engineering / Mathematics) based its cross-curricular initiative.Template:Fact
As of 2019, the school was ranked as the 7th top non-selective school in Northern Ireland.Template:Fact
References
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External links
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- 4ni.co.uk Infosite (archived 2010)