On Wednesday 4th of March our Year 8 pupils attended an exhibition on the Bible entitled “Journey to where” in the assembly hall.  They were able to discover new information about the Bible and its meaning for Christians today complementing their work in the classroom.   Thanks to the facilitators all pupils found the exhibition interesting and informative.

Another great practice session on Thursday night as our Equestrian Team prepares for the Omagh Academy show today! Both horses and riders worked brilliantly progressing over the jumps as they get ready for the competition. A big thank-you again to all the parents who got the riders and horses to the practice session and a special thank you to Miss Brown for organising the session, along with Mrs Telford, Mrs McDonald and Mrs Campbell her helpers who kindly gave their time to

From Omagh High to NI Finalist!  We are bursting with pride to announce that Adam, a Level 3 Light Vehicle Repair apprentice, is a finalist for NI Apprentice of the Year 2026!

Our Under 16 Rugby team faced Fivemiletown in the U16 Trophy Quarter Final.  Despite the challenging conditions, the team displayed some impressive rugby.   Although they fell behind in the match, the boys showed great resilience and fought hard to the end.

Our Year 8 boys took part in a very competitive indoor futsal tournament at Omagh Leisure Centre. The boys battled fiercely throughout the group stages, defeating Erne Integrated and Omagh Academy, while narrowly losing out to St Kevin’s, Fivemiletown College, and Devenish College. Well done to the Year 8 boys, who performed, competed, and behaved exceptionally well on the day.

We were delighted to welcome John Magee back to the English Department to lead an informative creative writing workshop with our Year 10 students. They gained valuable skills that will be a real asset as they progress next year to begin their GCSE English journey.

Our Year 9 netball team travelled to St John’s College, Dromore for the first round of the Tyrone & Fermanagh Netball Cup. The girls showed excellent skills, teamwork, and determination throughout the day. They finished a fantastic 3rd place, earning a well-deserved spot in Round 2. We’re incredibly proud of how they represented the school. Joint Players of the Tournament: Amal C & Lily-Anne F

On Thursday 29th January, Omagh High School travelled to Castlederg for the opening fixture of the McMullan Shield. Castlederg opened the scoring midway through the first half and took this lead into the break. The second half started in a similar fashion to the first, with OHS frustrating Castlederg with their shape and spirited attitude. Despite this, Castlederg scored three quick goals in the final period of the game to run out 4–0 winners. It was an excellent performance

Well done to Year 9 student Codi G, who braved tough weather conditions yesterday to compete in the Minor Girls category at the Ulster Schools’ Cross Country Championships at Mallusk Playing Fields. We also want to wish her all the best this Saturday as she represents her club in Dublin’s indoor athletics arena, taking on the 800m, long jump, high jump and the relay!

A huge well done to Codi G in Year 9 who took place in NI and Ulster Indoor Athletics Championships on Saturday 21st February, held in Sports Ireland in Dublin. Codi competed in the 800m run, the long jump and the high jump. Codi also took part in the Strabane Triathlon 5K held in Lifford on Sunday 22nd February, where she finished 3rd in her age group. Well done on your excellent sporting achievements Codi!

Year 10 pupil Maddie S and Year 8 pupils Lexi A and Emily W competed for Omagh Panthers on Saturday at the Millenium Forum in Belfast. Maddie’s team came first in their section and Lexi and Emily’s team came second. Very well done girls!

Parents and carers are being invited to attend a series of information sessions about the Strule Shared Education Campus , taking place on Tuesday 17 th  February  at the Silverbirch Hotel . The sessions will provide the opportunity to find out more about the Strule campus, ask questions, and view the floor plans for each of the schools and shared buildings that will be based on the campus. To make it as accessible as possible, multiple sessions will run throughout the day ,

Omagh High School Prizegiving 20 th January 2026 Mrs I Clarke, Chairperson of our Board of Governors at Omagh High School, opened the prize giving ceremony by welcoming students, staff, parents and the guest speaker, Mr R Beattie, president of the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster since April 2024.   Principal Mr Gaitatzis opened by praising the outstanding achievements of pupils and highlighted the dedication, effort and resilience behind their success. He spoke of the school’

The WHSS visited our Year 10 pupils to deliver an important session on healthy relationships. The workshop was engaging, informative, and incredibly valuable for everyone involved. Thank‑you to WHSS for supporting our pupils with such an important topic.

We were delighted to welcome students from Augher Central PS, Carntall PS, Langfield PS, and Kesh PS for a fun-filled taster day at Omagh High School.  We hope you all had an amazing time exploring everything we have to offer!

Our Scripture Union group had a wonderful time spreading Christmas cheer at Hillcrest Care Facility! 🎄❤️  We sang carols, shared some festive favourites, and ended with a lovely rendition of Auld Lang Syne.  Thank you so much for having us!

✨ 🎄 We held our annual Christmas Clothing Day! 🎄✨  Students and staff swapped items of clothing for a charitable donation and it definitely got us all into the festive spirit for our Christmas quiz.  Don’t they look amazing? (Even the Grinches look the part!👌)

We held our annual Christmas Quiz which was packed with festive fun! 🎄✨ Students enjoyed some yummy treats while taking on picture rounds, general knowledge, movies, music, and even a Christmas dance-off! 💃🕺  Thank you to the Heads of Houses for organising a brilliant event ❤️

Congratulations to Jack W and Daniel W, who represented the Ulster South Region U16 rugby team at the blitz in the Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown on Thursday 10 December 2025. Well done, boys! 💪🏉

Our Year 9s enjoyed a well-deserved social afternoon! ☕✨ Hot chocolate, games, chats with friends…and most importantly, lots of fun. A huge thank-you to Mrs G. Johnston and the Year 9 pastoral team for making it such a great event

Our RDA pupils would like to say a huge thank you to the volunteers for their dedication and training throughout the year! 🏇  To show their appreciation, they held a school raffle and raised funds to put together a hamper and coffee vouchers as a small token of thanks. ☕🎁 #OutstandingCareAndEducation

John from Serve Youth collected all the pencil cases and items generously donated by the staff and pupils of Omagh High School ✏️🎒 These gifts will bring joy and hope to children around the world, including in Kenya, the Philippines, and Portugal. Thank you for your incredible support of this project! Scripture Union Team

Everyone’s favourite day in the OHS canteen… Christmas Dinner Day! 🎄🍽️  Our brilliant canteen staff put on a feast that looked and tasted incredible. Let’s just say there were plenty of satisfied customers. Doesn’t it look great?

What a wonderful Christmas Carol Service we had! 🎶✨ From musical performances to thoughtful readings, our students reminded us of the true message of Christmas. Thank you to 1st Omagh Presbyterian for welcoming us and to Mr Rennie, Miss Smith, Mr Linton and all other staff for making everything run so smoothly…and thank you to all of our wonderful participants! 🌟  Our pupils were a credit to the school with their outstanding behaviour throughout. Well done, everyone!

Our talented pupils have been busy creating beautiful Christmas cards, and we’re delighted to share the winners! Our Christmas card is also available to buy now from the school office. Perfect for spreading festive cheer! 1st Place (Our Official School Christmas Card) Taylor K Joint 2nd (Group Card Design available to purchase) Brodey W Grace E Leyla L Lily-Anne F Joint 2nd (Chosen for Christmas Carol Service) Rose Donnell Highly Commended Bobbi-Leigh K Erynne M Fr

They competed in the Tyrone & Fermanagh Shield Finals on Friday 28th Nov and Monday 1st Dec, showing off amazing skills and true competitive spirit. Both teams brought home bronze medals.

Our HE Cookery Club has been busy all November, finishing off with a festive afternoon of baking fun! Pupils created brilliant Christmas-themed treats, from reindeer to cake pops to snowmen.

Our U14B Hockey Team put in a fantastic performance against Omagh Academy on Monday! 🏑 Great teamwork, impressive skill, and some brilliant saves from our keeper Grace A. Despite conceding two early goals, the match was evenly contested, and we were unlucky not to put away a few of our chances.  Well done! 🌟

On Wednesday 19th November, Omagh High School made the trip to Limavady High School to play their final group stage game in Pool 5. The boys played some excellent rugby in the first half, taking them into a commanding position going into the second period.   The game followed a similar pattern in the second half, with OHS being extremely dominant in all departments and eventually winning the game 43-0.   This was a terrific team performance in some difficult conditions. Try s

Our weekly visits to the Omagh RDA Centre have been incredible for our students! 🌟 🐴  Their confidence is soaring, with some now trotting and leading on their own. Thank you to our brilliant classroom assistants who accompany them…the students look forward to this every week!

We were delighted to welcome local author John Magee back to the English Department for a brilliant creative writing workshop! ✍️📚 Our Year 10 students gained valuable insights into structuring effective creative writing pieces…skills they’ll be putting to use in their GCSEs next year. Thank you again, John!

Omagh High School marked Remembrance Day with a poignant assembly centred on the theme “Remembering All Together.”  Our entire school community contributed by creating paper poppies for a stunning display, each inscribed with personal reflections on remembrance. The assembly featured a moving selection of poems, songs, readings and an address by a minister. At 11:00 a.m., we observed a two-minute silence, followed by the laying of wreaths in tribute to those who gave their li

This week, our Year 10 French students are taking their lessons on le corps to the next level by learning CPR in French! From mastering life-saving techniques to practicing key vocabulary, they’re blending language learning with practical skills in an immersive experience. Bravo tout le monde!

With COP30 taking place in Brazil this month, our Year 14 Geographers, Millie S and Blake D, stepped into the global spotlight at Belfast Castle. They joined over 80 students from 28 schools for a full simulation of the international climate change conference. Representing Egypt as part of the Developing Nations, both students showed incredible skill in negotiating and lobbying for deals to reduce global warming. They even had the chance to share their ideas with Mr Andrew Mu

Our U16 girls’ netball team travelled to Sacred Heart College on Friday 14th November for the Shield Final.  The girls played brilliantly, showing fantastic skill and determination, and finished in 2nd place! Huge congratulations to Sacred Heart College on becoming well-deserved champions. A special well done to Amber B and Eliza McC who were named Omagh High School’s players of the tournament!

Our students brightened up the school by swapping part of their uniform for something purple or yellow—all to help raise money for Sands NI, whose colours they proudly wore.  So much colour for an amazing cause! ✨

On Monday 3rd November, we were proud to host the Tyrone Netball Blitz, welcoming teams from Sacred Heart College, St John’s Dromore, and St Ciaran’s College Ballygawley. It was a day full of energy and competitive spirit, with every match closely contested and showcasing fantastic netball skills.  Congratulations to St Ciaran’s College Ballygawley on taking home the win!  A huge thank-you to all participating schools, and to our Year 10 team who should be commended on their

Our Year 8 students had a fantastic visit to the Scarlett Thread exhibition at St Columba’s Church of Ireland in Omagh.  They explored the stories behind the books of the Bible and admired the incredible craftsmanship on display, each piece representing a different book in a creative and thoughtful way. Thank you to the volunteers who guided our students and helped them complete their quiz sheets.

Representatives from our school community Head Boy Dillon E, Head Girl Sarah R, Deputy Head Boy Luke G, and Deputy Head Girls Mylie G and Leanna H laid a wreath at the Omagh Cenotaph in honour of all who gave their lives in service and sacrifice. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Our Scripture Union group were spreading some smiles and sunshine amongst our staff by hand delivering some ‘Time for a Break’ cups. Exodus 33v14 “My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” What a lovely treat. Thank you SU!

Our incredible Year 8 top achievers for the month of September. 8A- Jessica McF 8B- Ben L 8C- Lexi A These three students have ZERO behaviour points and a huge number of achievement points. They are a fantastic example for their peers.  Well done!

At the end of September, we said farewell to two highly valued members of staff here at Omagh High School, Mr W. Quigley and Mrs G. Quigley. Mrs Quigley devoted 38 years of outstanding service to Omagh High School and was a deeply respected and cherished colleague throughout her time here. During her career, she took on many important roles — from Teacher of English, to Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, to her most recent post as Vice Principal for Pastoral Care. Mrs Qu

Last week, our Year 13 Geography students embraced the crisp autumn air during a fantastic two-day residential at Magilligan. From exploring the stunning landscapes of the Umbra, Binevenagh, and Mussenden Temple to getting hands-on with soil science, data analysis, and fieldwork inquiry. Every pupil got stuck in and made the most of the experience. A huge thank you to the team at Magilligan Field Centre for hosting yet another successful and enriching trip. The students’ data

On Wednesday 1st October, our Year 12 GCSE Agriculture & Land Use class had the exciting opportunity to attend a Schools Open Day at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) Hillsborough. Students explored key areas of modern farming, including soil health, grassland management, and anaerobic digestion. They also got valuable insights into dairy production, as well as pig and poultry systems. A fantastic hands-on learning experience that brought classroom theory to life

On Friday 19th September, our Careers Department hosted the annual Careers Networking Event for Years 10, 12, 13, and 14. We were thrilled to welcome over 20 local employers, public services, colleges, and universities, all eager to connect with our pupils, share insights into their industries, and discuss apprenticeships, courses, and career opportunities. A huge thank you to every organisation that took part and helped inspire the next generation. Your support and guidance

Our annual horse show was a great success. A huge thank you to all the amazing participants, helpers, and supporters. The day wouldn’t have run without you!