Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra in Rathmore has celebrated the achievements of students in their academic studies, extra-curricular activities, active citizenship and contribution to school life, inside and outside the classroom.
Pictures: Tony O’Brien
Principal Denis Kerins said it is always a very special day in the school calendar which brings together the whole school community to celebrate students.
This year’s special guest was Christine O’Donoghue de Vries, artist and designer at House of Kerry, who reminded students of the important of really focusing on their values which making decisions at different stages in their lives.
She also stressed the importance of having the courage to be authentic and true to themselves.
Karen O’Sullivan and Seamus O’Connell, who shared the role of MC, also had important advice for students to always remember where they came from, to be kind, honest and hard-working, with Seamus reminding them that Sliabh Luachra wasn’t just a place but a state of mind.
The award recipients were:
Active Citizenship Award: Róisín Daly, Shaunagh Hickey, Katie Rea, Amy Donnelly, Treasa Cremin
Exceptional Contribution in Team Activities Outside of School: Conn Deally, Yasmin O’Brien, Eoin O’Sullivan
Exceptional Excellence in Individual Activities Outside of School: Kate Murphy
Spirit of the School Award: Saoirse Casey
Spirit of the Community: Seán O’Keeffe
Nano Nagle Award: Nóirín Healy
Endeavour Award: Mariia Lukashevych
Junior Sliabh Luachra Arts and Cultural Award: Colleen Angland
Senior Sliabh Luachra Arts and Cultural Award: Grace Angland
Leadership Award: Bridget Sheehan
Creative Award: Cian Mangan
Outstanding Sporting Excellence Representing the School: Under 15 and Under 16 boys’ basketball teams
Anne Casey Joy Memorial Shield: Rita Fitzpatrick
Paud O’Leary Memorial Shield: Conor Moynihan
Principal’s Award: Chloe Breen
EAL Student of the Year: Maydamo Khasanova
Academic Excellence in Junior Cycle: Shauna McCarthy
Junior Cycle Student of the Year: Eoin Cashman
Transition Year Student of the Year: Lainey Harty
Academic Excellence in Leaving Certificate Applied: Donal Murphy and Ryan Mullally
Leaving Certificate Applied Student of the Year: Donal Murphy
Academic Excellence in Leaving Certificate: Ciaran Collins, Klaudia Domalik, Seán Finnegan, Máiréad Fitzpatrick, Fionn Murphy, Abby Sheahan, Cian Twomey, James Twomey, Breda O’Brien
Leaving Certificate Student of the Year: Jack Buckley
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