We are so incredibly proud of our very own Katie C, who won Gold in Singles Boccia and Silver in Mixed Doubles Boccia! This fantastic achievement means that Katie is now eligible to represent Ireland at the Special Olympics World Games in Chile. Katie is a wonderful ambassador for our school, and we could not be prouder of her outstanding success.

What a fun day with our P1 friends from Omagh County Primary School PTFA. We loved having you all.

On Thursday 11th and Friday 12th June, the Year 11 Double Award Science classes visited the An Creagán Centre to carry out fieldwork investigations. During the trip, students were introduced to the peatland habitat and learned about its ecological importance. They also explored key topics such as biodiversity, habitats and species adaptation. Pupils gained hands-on experience using quadrat and random sampling methods, identifying and recording plant species within designated

Our Year 8 and Year 9 students have been working hard in English to raise money for the Cancer Fund for Children through a sponsored readathon. During their English lessons, students were sponsored to spend time reading for pleasure, combining their love of reading with support for a wonderful cause. A fantastic effort was made by everyone involved to collect donations for this worthwhile charity, raising an impressive total of… £2,121. A special mention must go to our top

Well done to all our medal and trophy winners, with special congratulations to Jack J and Matilda B, who were awarded the prestigious Sports Personality of the Year Award for their outstanding sportsmanship throughout their time at Omagh High School. A special mention also goes to Cassey D, who set a new OHS school record with an exceptional Shot Put performance—an amazing achievement!

Well done to Alfie A in Year 9 and Robert B in Year 10, who were presented with their Foundation Certificates at Stormont. We would like to sincerely thank Ulster-Scots Tuition for visiting our school each week to guide and support our young musicians. Congratulations and well done boys!

We were delighted to host our annual Year 10 public speaking competition in the English Department. Congratulations to all the participants for their excellent performances. Our adjudicators, Mr D Rennie and Mrs L Caldwell, had a difficult task deliberating due to the exceptionally high standard of candidates, but ultimately awarded first place to Hannah C, with joint second place going to Sarah McC and Emilia Q.

Our Year 10 pupils took part in an Elite Skills programme organised by the Army, including a careers talk along with STEM and team-building activities. Despite a few rain showers, everyone had a really enjoyable morning.

Darren McGuigan, Rugby Development Officer for Omagh Accies, hosted his annual Year 8 girls’ tag rugby blitz on Today at Campsie. Well done to Omagh High School, who competed against Omagh Academy (teams 1 and 2), Castlederg High School, Loreto Grammar School (teams 1 and 2), and Drumragh Integrated College. The team delivered strong performances, winning three matches, drawing two, and losing one. An excellent display of rugby skills throughout.

Students from our Creative Writing Club had their work published in two Young Writers anthologies: 'Stranger Sagas' and 'Wild Wonders.' This is a fantastic achievement, well done to all involved!

We were delighted to mark a significant milestone in the development of Omagh High School with the recent topping out ceremony of our new school building. The event was attended by Principal Mr C Gaitatzis, pupils, contractors, and special guests. We were especially honoured that the topping out ceremony was completed by Desmond Scott, a past pupil of Omagh High School and Founder and Chairman of Scott & Ewing Ltd and Woodvale Construction Company Ltd. It was a proud moment t

We were delighted to welcome a fantastic group of P6/7 pupils and staff from Gibson Primary School for a recent visit to experience a taste of our Home Economics and Technology and Design lessons. It was a wonderful morning, with the pupils showing great enthusiasm and impressive skills as they got a feel for life in 'big school.

Join us on Thursday 18th June at Ecclesville Centre, Fintona for an evening of jumping and fundraising for Omagh RDA Hartpury Team. -Open to everyone! -Classes from X-poles to 85cm -5:15pm sharp start. A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for supporting the show: 💙 DELTA Health & Performance 💙 Thyolo Equestrian in partnership with NAF And to our course builder and judge Raymond & Sandra. We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🐎 Enquiries: ehoptonbrown326@c2ken.net

On Thursday 4th June 2026 15 teams from Primary Schools in the Omagh area competed for the top prize in a World Cup tournament on Campsie Playing Fields inspired by this summer’s FIFA men’s competition in USA, Canada and Mexico. Competing Primary Schools included Omagh County, Augher, Gortin, Langfield, Gibson, Dromore and Denamona. The tournament was organised by the Community Links Development Committee of Omagh High School ably assisted by Mrs Pauley’s Year 11 GCSE P.E. gr

📚 This week, our Year 8 and Year 9 students are taking part in our Sponsored Read-On event in support of the Cancer Fund for Children. Students will spend the week reading for pleasure while raising vital funds for this incredible charity. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading and make a positive difference at the same time. There will be prizes for our top fundraisers, as well as awards for the most creative bookmark designs. Good luck to everyone t

What a fantastic day our Equestrian Team and friends had at Balmoral Show on the 14th May! 🐴 The pupils were an absolute credit to themselves and Omagh High school throughout the entire trip. The team had the opportunity to watch some incredible international showjumping, along with horse showing classes, cattle displays, and sheep shearing demonstrations. There was plenty of excitement throughout the day, from enjoying the funfair rides to exploring the shopping stands and

Our Scripture Union had a fantastic visit from Rev. Abraham, who shared with pupils the inspiring story of William Tyndale and his translation of the Bible into English in 1525—marking the 500th anniversary of the Tyndale New Testament this year. Rev. Abraham kindly gifted all pupils and staff at SU a William Tyndale Commemorative Bible, along with some treats and Bible verse wristbands. He also shared a short message and wrapped up the session with a fun quiz. A big thank yo

Our pupils had a fantastic visit to Queen’s University, taking part in the Junior Academy Welcome Event. The day gave them a real insight into university life, including a tour of the campus and opportunities to meet current students. A brilliant experience that inspired future aspirations and opened eyes to the exciting possibilities of higher education!

Shared Education – Strule School Council Visit Sacred Heart College Tuesday 19th May 2026 Our Strule Shared School Council pupils enjoyed a fantastic and enriching day at Sacred Heart College as part of their ongoing Shared Education programme. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to learn about the rich history and ethos of Sacred Heart College, while also reflecting on the important work of the Strule Shared School Council throughout the 2025/26 year. Pupils from part

Well done to our Intermediate and Senior athletes who represented the school at the annual E-District Athletics Finals yesterday at Finn Valley Athletics Club Competing in a very strong field, all of our students showed great determination and commitment throughout their events! A special mention to John H and Amber B on their fantastic performances and qualification for the Ulster Finals: • John H – 2nd place, High Jump • Amber B – 3rd place, Shot Putt A brilliant achievem

OHS got off to a flying start, going 10–0 up with tries from Henry W and Tilson McC. The team showed great determination against a strong, physical side to take that lead into half-time. Limavady responded early in the second half to narrow the gap, but Henry W crossed again to restore a 10-point advantage. A late converted try from Limavady brought the score to 15–12, setting up a tense finish. Despite sustained pressure in the closing stages, OHS defended superbly to secu

Congratulations to Auchinleck House on their fantastic achievement in winning the Senior House Cup. To celebrate, pupils will enjoy a fun day out at Moira Lakes, taking part in activities such as stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, and laser tag. All pupils who wish to attend must return their permission slips by tomorrow, Wednesday 22nd April. Full details of the trip can be found on the permission slips sent home with Senior Auchinleck pupils.

A huge well done to Katie C 12C for completing a leg of the Belfast Marathon Relay in support of SkyzdalimitOmagh. A great achievement!

On Monday 13th April we had our Interhouse Competition, with hockey and football matches. Here are the results: Junior Football Winner: Crevenagh Senior Football Winner: Strule Junior Hockey Winner: Auchinleck Senior Hockey Winner: Strule Well done to everyone who took part!

On Thursday 12th March we hosted our Interview Skills Day for Year 12. The day started with Young Enterprise running a ‘You’re Hired’ session. Pupils learnt lots of valuable information about how to complete application forms and CVs, as well as lots of tips for interviews. In the afternoon pupils participated in a mock interview with a representative from a local business or organisation. This was an excellent opportunity for pupils to practise their interview skills and

Our Scripture Union had the pleasure of welcoming Trevor Robinson, Chaplain for Clogher Valley Rugby Club, on Friday 20th March. Trevor shared an inspiring message about the work of sports chaplains across the UK and Ireland, using the game of rugby to remind us to keep our “heads up” and look for God in every area of our lives. He encouraged us to see God as our steady line of defence, and reminded students that as Christians, we are a team, supporting one another through al

What a great day for our U15 football team at the annual regional tournament hosted by Castlederg High School! Out of 12 teams, Omagh High powered their way to the semi-finals with an unbeaten group stage (3 wins, 2 draws). They faced a strong Castlederg side in the semi, finishing 2–0. Goals from Emilia Q (2), Matilda B (2) and Emma M

OHS had a fantastic time celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with Whacky Sock Day and a fun Bocce & Cuppa event A special shoutout to Katie C, proud member of the OHS Bocce Club and competitor with Omagh Spires Special Olympics Club. After progressing through area and regional competitions, Katie has qualified to represent Team Ulster at the Ireland Games in Dublin this June — an incredible achievement! The whole school community is so proud, presenting Katie with a special O

Fantastic success for OHS at the Omagh Academy Horse Show. We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Novice Team, who achieved an outstanding 1 st place at the Omagh Academy Horse Show on the 10 th of March in the Novice class! What a fantastic achievement for our pupils!

On Thursday 12th March Year 9 pupils participated in the ‘Blast Off’ event with Young Enterprise. They worked in teams to design a new product, developing their entrepreneurship and business-related skills. A fun and interactive afternoon was enjoyed by all.

We were delighted to celebrate success at Omagh High School with our students who attend the local RDA centre. Our students were presented with their Grade 1 and Grade 2 Riding/horse care Proficiency Test certificates and badges, recognising their fantastic progress and dedication. Some students also received Endeavour Awards in recognition of their hard work and commitment throughout the year. As always, a massive thank you must go to our wonderful classroom assistant team

Excellent effort from our Year 8 hockey team today! They travelled to Castlederg High School for their first match. Despite conceding three early goals, the team fought back with real determination and created some fantastic chances.

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!