GCSE & AS Prize-giving ceremony
- Posted by Fearghal Quinn
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GCSE and AS Level Prizegiving Ceremony Celebrates Student Excellence
On Friday 28th February, the school hosted its annual GCSE and AS Level Prizegiving ceremony, celebrating the hard work and achievements of its students. The event, held in the school hall, featured an inspiring address from guest speaker Marius Monaghan, a former pupil and now renowned social media influencer. Monaghan shared his journey from student to digital entrepreneur, encouraging students to embrace new opportunities. Awards were presented to high-achieving individuals in various subjects, with many recipients praised for their dedication and academic excellence. The ceremony marked a memorable morning, full of pride and inspiration for the future.
The individual award recipients are outlined below.
O’Donnell Scholarship
Top achievers at GCSE: Awarded for Top Achievement at GCSE Level
Ultan McConnell and Senan Doyle
Principal’s Medal
Awarded for Outstanding Achievement at GCSE Level
Hugh Gormley, Michael McNamee, Mark Kennedy, Pawel Sidorenko, Matthew McCullagh and Aodhán Travers.
Excellent Achievement at GCSE
Felix-Baxter Duncan, Cillian Cassidy, Micah Cassidy, Patrick Duddy, Peter Gormley, Ben Higgins, Cormac McCarney, Eoin McCaughey, Cillian McCrory, Nathan McGee, Emmett McKiernan, Fionn McLaughlin and Odhran Trainor.
Top in each Subject at GCSE Level
Agriculture and Land Use Systems: Hugh Gormley
Art and Design: Matthew Kerr
Business Studies: Mark Kennedy
Computer Science: Matthew McCullagh
Construction: Hugh Gormley
Digital Technology Multimedia: Eoin McCaughey
Drama: Odhran Trainor
Engineering: Felix Baxter-Duncan
English Language: Ultan McConnell
English Literature: Senan Doyle
Geography: Ultan McConnell
History: Cillian McCrory
Irish: Aodhán Travers
Learning for Life and Work: Hugh Gormley
Mathematics:
Senan Doyle
Ultan McConnell
Patrick Duddy
Emmett McKiernan
Hugh Gormley
Odhran Mullin
Ben Higgins
Peadar O’Neill
Mark Kennedy
Pawel Sidorenko
Mathematics (Further): Emmet McKiernan
Music: Aodhán Travers
Religious Studies: Matthew McCullagh
Science (Double Award): Ultan McConnell
Spanish: Ultan McConnell
Sport: Ryan Starrs
Technology and Design: Ultan McConnell
Top in each Subject at AS Level
| Art | Liam Morris |
| Biology & Mathematics | Gareth Owens |
| Business Studies | Aidan Hackett |
| Chemistry | Brian Gallagher |
| Design and Technology and Govt and Politics | Conan Gallagher |
| Digital Technology | Brian Gallagher & Joel Quinn |
| English Literature | Jakub Smolarek |
| Geography | Fearghal McGurren |
| History | Luke McMorrow |
| Irish | Luke O’Kane |
| Life and Health Science | Daithi McConnell |
| Music and Physics | Jack Kennedy |
| Software Systems Development | Lewis Morgan |
| Spanish | Eoghan McKenna |
| Religious Studies | Carraig McKenna |
Top in each Subject at BTEC Level or equivalent
| BTEC Extended Certificate in Construction Single Award: | Finn Kelly |
| BTEC Diploma in Construction Double Award: | Shea Conway |
| OCR Cambridge Technicals in Business | Cillian O’Ceallaigh |
| OCR Cambridge Technicals in ICT | Enda Donaghy |
| BTEC Sport Yr. 13
Extended Certificate in Sport Single Award: Diploma in Sport Double Award: |
Leon McClean
Ciaran McCarroll |
