Congratulations to Robert B, Daniel S, Tilson McC, Henry W & Lewis K who have been selected for the U14 Ulster rugby development squad. They had their first training session on Friday 9th October. A wonderful achievement from these talented players - well done boys!

On Friday 9 October, Omagh High School's Year 8 football team travelled to Dromore High School to play in the first round of the U12 Boys' Northern Ireland Schools' Cup. Dromore got off to a strong start, creating a few chances, but it was Omagh High who took the lead through a well-taken goal from Josh L. Both teams then settled into the game, and Dromore were rewarded with an equaliser just before half-time. In the second half, both teams once again traded chances, and it w

A massive congratulations to all our talented equestrians who represented Omagh High School and competed across a wide range of classes at our recent Charity Horse Show! It was fantastic to see such a wonderful variety of talent on display, from our budding young equestrians just starting out on their showjumping journey, to those achieving clear rounds, securing placings and taking home top honours! We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you. Your enthusiasm, deter

Our U14 Hockey Team welcomed Strabane Academy for their annual West of Ulster League fixture in an entertaining and closely contested match. Both teams displayed excellent attacking intent and solid defensive play throughout, making for a fast-paced and exciting game. Anna McC produced a number of outstanding saves in goal to keep Omagh in the contest during periods of pressure, while Kene U worked tirelessly in midfield, creating several promising attacking opportunities for

On Monday 5th October, our Year 12 Netball team travelled to St John’s College, Dromore to compete in the first round of the Tyrone & Fermanagh Cup. The girls represented the school superbly throughout the tournament, displaying excellent teamwork, determination and skill in every match. Their hard work and commitment were evident from start to finish, and they can be proud of their performances on the day. The team now looks forward to competing in Round 2 of the Shield, whe

Final Score: 0-0 Our Senior Girls earned their first league point of the season with a hardworking and disciplined performance against Foyle College on Tuesday 6th October. There were clear signs of progress throughout the team, with improved structure, communication and teamwork evident across the pitch. Both sides enjoyed spells of possession and created chances during a closely contested match. Omagh threatened on several occasions through quick counter-attacks, built on e

On Wednesday 30th September, our Careers Department hosted its annual Careers Networking Event for Year 10, Year 12, Year 13 and Year 14 pupils. We were delighted to welcome over 20 local employers, public services, colleges and universities, all of whom provided valuable insight into their industries and future opportunities. Pupils had the chance to learn about a wide range of career pathways, including apprenticeships, further and higher education courses, and the skills a

Omagh High School’s Religious Studies Department was delighted to welcome Crown Jesus Ministries to Omagh High School, where they spoke to pupils about how each of us is valued, unique and wonderfully made. Throughout the day, pupils from a range of year groups took part in engaging and thought-provoking sessions, with plenty of opportunities for discussion and reflection. We are delighted that Crown Jesus Ministries will continue to be involved in school over the coming week

Omagh High School secured a dramatic 3–2 victory over Fivemiletown College in an entertaining McKee Cup encounter that could have gone either way. The opening half was closely contested, with both sides creating opportunities in a competitive battle. Omagh broke the deadlock through Daniel O, who finished confidently to give his side a deserved lead. However, Fivemiletown responded well and equalised with the final kick of the first half to send the teams in level at the brea

Our Year 8 pupils completed their final visit of three to Omagh Library, with 8C thoroughly enjoying their tour and exploring everything the library has to offer. A particular highlight was when Freddie McC managed to discover an ancestor featured in a local history book! A huge thank you once again to the team at Omagh Library for welcoming our Year 8 pupils and showing us around over the past few weeks. We’ve loved learning more about the fantastic resources available right

On Wednesday 23 September, our Year 10 pupils took part in the GRASP Programme, delivered by South West College. Throughout the event, pupils explored the importance of green skills and discovered the wide range of exciting career opportunities available within construction and green technology. They also got involved in a variety of hands-on activities and challenges, putting their skills to the test while learning more about the future of sustainable industries. A fantastic

On Wednesday 30 September, our Year 12 GCSE Agriculture and Land Use pupils had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Schools Open Day – Farm Tour at the Agri-Food Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Hillsborough. The visit provided pupils with a fascinating insight into a range of topics, including soil health, grassland management and anaerobic digestion, exploring how biogas can be produced as a form of renewable energy. ️ Pupils also learned about dairy production and how e

A huge thank you to Mark Quinn from the Saturday Club, who visited our Sixth Form Centre to speak with Year 13 and 14 students about volunteering opportunities with the Saturday Club. Our students enjoyed learning about the fantastic work carried out by the Saturday Club and discovered how volunteering can help them gain valuable experience, develop new skills and give back to the community.

The Senior Girls got their season underway on Monday with an encouraging performance against ERGS. Although the final score was 2–0 to the visitors, the result did not reflect the competitiveness of the game. ERGS struck twice in the opening five minutes, but Omagh High responded superbly. The girls held their own for the remainder of the match, creating several excellent opportunities and coming close to equalising on a number of occasions, only to be denied by some outstand

Omagh High School produced an excellent all-round display to record an impressive victory over Devenish College in the McKee Cup. The hosts made a bright start and were rewarded with an early breakthrough when Daniel O found the net to give Omagh a deserved 1–0 lead. Devenish College responded well and created several opportunities of their own, but goalkeeper Jake D was in outstanding form, making a number of excellent saves to preserve Omagh’s advantage. Thanks to his effor

Our U14 Hockey team continued their West of Ulster League campaign with two challenging fixtures against Castlederg HS and ERGS. Omagh vs Castlederg: Omagh got off to a strong start, creating some excellent chances in the opening 10 minutes. However, Castlederg grew into the game and scored towards the end of the first half. A skilful Castlederg side continued to dominate after the break, adding two further goals despite some fantastic defending and important clearances from

Congratulations to 6th form pupil Antoni Z who has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Army Cadets. Antoni stated that he is thoroughly enjoying his new leadership role and commanding his own team. Well done Antoni!

Our U14 Hockey Team played their first league fixture of the season against Omagh Academy, delivering an impressive performance throughout. A closely contested first half saw both teams create excellent scoring opportunities, while strong defensive displays from Lena W, Lily-Anne F, Lexi A, Rose D and Kaci-Leigh I ensured the score remained 0-0 at the break. Omagh High looked dangerous going forward, with Codi G creating several promising attacks down the right wing. Despite

Northern Ireland Cup Preliminary Round Tie. OHS Under-12 team made an impressive start to their Northern Ireland Cup campaign with a 5–1 victory over St Kevin's in their first game representing the school. The boys produced an excellent team performance from start to finish and were rewarded with two goals late in the first half to take control of the match. Freddie McC opened the scoring before Josh L added a second, giving OHS a deserved 2–0 lead at the interval. OHS contin

Omagh High School 25–59 Castlederg Our U16 rugby team began their Pollock Cup campaign with a spirited performance against a highly impressive Castlederg side in the opening round of the competition. Despite the final score of 59–25, the OHS boys showed great determination, resilience and attacking intent throughout the match. Castlederg demonstrated their quality from the outset, playing with pace and power to take control of the game, but OHS continued to battle hard and