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?1St Ciaran’s CollegeColáiste Naomh CiaránPrize Giving CeremonyThursday 12th September 2024

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I wish to welcome everyone to our Prize Giving Ceremony – our pupils and former pupils, parents and carers, teachers, support sta, Governors, sponsors and our special guest, Eve Bremner, Chief Executive of CCMS.Tonight’s ceremony is the public celebration and acknowledgement of the success of our pupils and of the work of all those who helped them, especially teachers and parents.We are proud of all our Post 16 and Key Stage 4 students. 2023-24 was a very successful year in terms of academic performance. A high percentage of last year’s Year 14 students were awarded Further and Higher Education places and we are especially pleased so many of them are here tonight to receive their awards. Our Year 12 pupils also achieved excellent GCSE results, with 94% achieving at least 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C.Behind the headline results there is a great range and depth of achievement, inside and beyond the classroom, much of which this booklet records.I would like to pay tribute to the commitment and professionalism of my sta who aorded our students outstanding opportunities to help them ‘grow’ and become the exemplary young people we are here tonight to applaud.Tonight’s event is therefore a celebration for all who are associated with our School. I hope that you will enjoy the formal and informal aspects of the evening but most importantly thank you for being here to celebrate the pupils’ successes.PRINCIPAL12th September 2024Welcome3

Order of ProceedingsWelcome and IntroductionMusical Introduction Master of CermoniesMr Brendan RodgersAddressMr Paul LaveryPresentation to Key Stage 4 (Year 12) Key Stage 4 Subject PrizewinnersKey Stage 4 Special AwardsKey Stage 4 Achievement AwardsAddressMrs Eve BremnerMusical Interlude Sports AwardsPresentation to Post-16 (Year 14) Post-16 Subject PrizewinnersPost-16 Special AwardsPost-16 Achievement AwardsPresentation of GiftsClosing commentMusical Conclusion 4

Eve took up her current post as Chief Executive of CCMS in August 2023 and is a passionate advocate for education’s role in creating an inclusive, peaceful and prosperous society.Eve started her career in the voluntary sector, working with vulnerable young people and adults in the criminal justice system and has gone on to hold senior positions across education and the wider public service. Most recently, Eve held senior positions in the Education Authority (EA), where she managed the school transport service for Northern Ireland and led several transformation programmes. As a Director in CCMS previously, she developed their regional plan for school provision. While in Belfast City Council, Eve established the rst multi-agency Community Safety Partnership and delivered the leisure transformation programme. Eve is married and has two sons who attend post primary school. She graduated from Queen’s University with an MBA and MSSc, and from Glasgow University with an MA Hons. Guest of HonourMrs Eve Bremner5

Year 12 Students 2023-24Year Head: Mr Nick Halligan • Senior Teacher: Mr Féarghal McMullan12CDForm teacher: Mrs Claire O’DonnellBeattie, AshtonBell, KillianCallaghan, OdhranCarberry, CormacColton, MollieCurran, JudeDonaghy, ErinDonnelly, TiernanDurnell, LiamGildernew, AoibheannGormley, SerenaHackett, DanielHalligan, CiaranHannigan, FaelaHolland, AineKelly, NathanKelly, ShaneLoughran, JamesLoughran, SarahLyons, LucyMcAnespie, DarrenMcCarey, CaoimheMcConnell, MaireadMcDermott, KerrieMcDonnell, GearoidMcElvogue, Kyla Rose12CLForm teacher: Mrs Cathy McLoughlinCarberry, RonanCullinan, NiamhHorisk, RoisinMcGirr, CaraMcKenna, EoinMcKenna, JackMcLaughlin, KaceyMcMahon, Sophie-EllenMcMenamin, NevaMcVeigh, LeonaMcWilliam, CallumNugent, KristenNugent, RyanO’Neill, TanishaOwens, DarrenOwens, KaitlynQuinn, AodhQuinn, OliviaQuinn, SeanRaerty, RoryRicardo, Nina-RoseShevlin, AoibheannShevlin, CormacShiels, AimeeTaggart, AydinTracey, JennaTraynor, DylanWatson, Sean12DWForm teacher: Mr Damian WatsonBarrow, ClodaghBell, ItaBlevins, AaronBoyle, JamesBoyle, LukeCampbell, JackCullinan, AoifeDonaghy, SeaininDonnelly, GraceDonnelly, LiamFlynn, SineadGartland, TiarnanGirvan, JamieHe, ChloeHughes, MatthewKacprzak, WiktoriaKelly, DarraghKelly, MollyLoughran, CiaranMallon, LouisMcCann, CailinMcCann, EmmettMcCloskey, EoinMcDermott, SheaMcElmeel, LaurenMcElroy, BenjaminMcGarvey, CoraMcKenna, CailinQuinn, ConanRodgers, Callum12EMForm teacher: Miss Emma MulgrewAdams, KeenanChristie, LaoiseCondy, CrystalDonnelly, AvaKelly-Cassidy, BrookeLittle, Mary KateMcAleer, AidanMcAree, JamesMcCann, CathanMcElroy, KyraMcGarrity, DamhanMcKenna, MatthewMcLaughlin, JaydenMcVeigh, GavinNugent, ChloeRaerty, OisinRaerty, OrlaWallace, Lauren12PLForm teacher: Mrs Paula LyonsMcCarroll, SarahMcElvogue, EoinMcGinn, ErinMcIldu, AlanaMcKenna, ElenaMcKenna, PaidiMcKenna-Douglas, JayMcLarnon, SeanMoss, CallumMullin, MichaelMullin, NiamhNixon, EmmaNugent, AoifeO’Neill, OdhranOwens, OisinPawlak, JuliaQuinn, CliodhnaQuinn, ConnorQuinn, EmerRaerty, AoifeShevlin, ColleenShevlin, MyaSweeney, EoinTber, CerineTierney, AaronTurbitt, Grace12RPForm teacher: Mrs Roisin PearsonConnolly, DylanDillon, Sean OgGirvan, BraonanMcCarney, PatrickMcCrory, ConorMcKenna, ConorMurphy, CaolanNeill, RonanO’Hanlon, OdhranOlah, RadovanRaerty, Brogan6

KS4 Subject PrizewinnersGCSE AgricultureAodh QuinnGCSE Art & DesignLucy Lyons & Kerrie McDermottGCSE Business StudiesKyla-Rose McElvogueGCSE Child DevelopmentKyla-Rose McElvogueEssential Skills CommunicationConor McCroryGCSE Digital Technology (Programming)Sean WatsonGCSE Digital Technology (Multimedia)Mairead McConnellGCSE Double Award ScienceKristen NugentGCSE EngineeringCora McGarveyGCSE English Language Mairead McConnellGCSE English Literature Mairead McConnellGCSE Food & Nutrition Caoimhe McCareyGCSE French Julia PawlakGCSE Further Mathematics Sean WatsonGCSE Geography Alana McIlduGCSE History Julia PawlakOCN IT Rory RaertyGCSE Irish Faela Hannigan, Cora McGarvey & Mairead McConnellGCSE Learning for Life & Work Aoife CullinanGCSE Mathematics Sean WatsonGCSE Music Mairead McConnellEssential Skills Numeracy Odhran O’HanlonGCSE PE Faela Hannigan & Micheal MullinPrince’s Trust (Level One)Ronan NeillPrince’s Trust (Level Two)Sophie-Ellen McMahonGCSE RE Kyla-Rose McElvogueOCN RE Mary-Kate LittleGCSE Single Award Science Aaron TierneyGCSE Technology & Design Aoife NugentOS Business & ServicesMary-Kate LittleOS Construction Rory RaertyOS Design & Creativity Mary-Kate LittleOS Technology & Innovation Matthew McKenna & Orla RaertyBTEC SportTanisha O’Neill7

KS4 Achievement AwardsTHE MOYENIR CREDIT UNION SHIELDFor high achievement at GCSECora McGarveyAlana McIlduErin DonaghyGrace TurbittKyla-Rose McElvogueNiamh MullinTHE CANON CARAHER TROPHYFor excellence at GCSELucy LyonsSarah LoughranKerrie McDermottKristen NugentTHE LOUGHRAN PERPETUAL CUPFor best results at GCSEMairead McConnellTHE KIERAN O’HAGAN MEMORIAL CUPFor exceptional achievementSean WatsonTHE ANNE TREANOR MEMORIAL CUPLSC exceptional achievementConor McCroryTHE EILISH McSORLEY CUPFor endeavourMary-Kate LittleTHE ANNE McCARREN SHIELDFor contribution to school lifeKristen NugentTHE HARPER ADAMS AWARDFor excellence in AgricultureAodh QuinnKS4 Special AwardsTHE MARY MULGREW CUPFor excellence in Business StudiesKyla-Rose McElvogueTHE EAMONN GALLAGHER CUPFor excellence in Mathematics at Foundation LevelRory RaertyTHE KIERAN LYNCH CUPFor excellence in Technology & DesignCailin McCannTHE MAJELLA DONNELLY AWARDFor excellence in LanguagesJulia PawlakFaela HannignMairead McConnellCora McGarvey8

Sports AwardsMALE FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEARSean O’ConnellFEMALE FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEARParis DouglasTHE McGEARY CUPFor most improved playerJay McKenna-DouglasQUEEN’S GAA FUTURE STAR AWARDErin McGinn & Shea McDermottTHE JOHN KELLY AWARDGreatest contribution to sportNiamh Quinn9

Year 14 Students 2023-24Year Head: Miss Roisin Mallon • Senior Teacher: Mrs Michelle Donnelly14AHForm teacher: Mrs Aileen McCaugheyBeattie, AlexandraBoyle, DervlaColton, AodhanGartland, eoGrimes, MattKavanagh, NiallLoughran, ShonaMcCann, MiaMcCarroll, EllaMcCrystal, KerriMcKernan, GrainneMcNelis, JackMellon, ClaraghNeill, OisinNixon, OrlaithO’Neill UnaPearson, BronaghQuinn, CeallachQuinn, Niamh14CHForm teacher: Miss Colena HoyCorrigan, LeannaCoyle, MichelleCreighan, DaraCush, AislingHalligan, HollyHanna, AoifeHetherington, EllaKinsella, RoryMcCarron, RyanMcGinn, KatieMcKenna, MeabhMellon, RebeccaO’Neill, GemRaerty, CaitlinTally, MarkTrainor, BenTrainor, Peter14TGForm teacher: Mrs Tina GallagherConey, CiaraDouglas, ParisKelly, CiaraKennedy, LukeMaguire, GabriellaMcAnespie, GloriaMcCague, NatalieMcCann, CiarraiMcCann, JayneMcCann, LucyMcCann, NiallMcCarney, AishaMcCool, MatthewMcKenna, PatrickMcVeigh, GraceMellon, AidanMullin, EimearMurray, FiachraNugent, RachelRoss, CallumSherry, AineTaggart, Ayaz14MIForm teacher: Mrs Mary-Claire McDaidCarty, ClareCoalter, AlexisCurran, JennaDonnelly, DanielleFarley, BronaghHughes, SaschaKennedy, EvaMcCaul, EllaMcConnon, SeanMcCreesh, CaoimheMcDermott, SarahMcGee, EllieMcGinley, DaraMcGinn, HarryMcKenna, CiaranMontague, EimearO’Connell, Sean10

Post-16 Subject PrizewinnersA Level Art and DesignGloria McAnespieA Level BiologyAlexandra BeattieBTEC Business StudiesUna O’NeillA Level ChemistryAlexandra BeattieBTEC Children’s Play, Learning & DevelopmentGem O’NeillBTEC EngineeringDara CreighanA Level English LiteratureLucy McCannSA Health & Social CareLucy McCannA Level HistoryGráinne McKernanA Level IrishGráinne McKernanBTEC ITAyaz Taggart & Niamh QuinnA Level MathematicsHarry McGinnA Level MusicCiaran McKennaA Level Nutrition & Food ScienceElla McCarrollA Level PhysicsBen TrainorA Level Religious StudiesGráinne McKernanA Level Software Systems DevelopmentNiall KavanghBTEC SportHarry McGinnA Level Technology & DesignBen Trainor11

Post 16 Special AwardsTHE MARIE GALLAGHER CUPFor excellence in Fine ArtGloria McAnespieTHE ANNE CARNEY AWARDFor excellence in Business StudiesElla HetheringtonTHE BRIAN HAMILL BURSARY AWARDFor innovative ideasBen TrainorTHE DOLORES McVEIGH TROPHYFor excellence in MathsHarry McGinnTHE DEIRDRE McGINLEY SHIELDFor excellence in Nutrition and Food ScienceDervla BoyleTHE MADGE SMYTH CUPFor excellence in Languages Gráinne McKernanTHE DARRAGH HORISK CUPFor excellence in MusicCiarrai McCannTHE HARRY CASEY MEMORIAL TROPHYFor excellence in Technology and DesignBen TrainorTHE HARTE SHIELDFor seven full years attendanceBen TrainorTHE SOUTH WEST COLLEGE PERPETUAL CUPFor outstanding contribution to voluntary & community workZuzanna DuzakTHE MARY BRADY PERPETUAL AWARDFor greatest contribution to the ethos of St Ciaran’sElla McCaulTHE BRONAGH KELLY CUP For leadership at Post 16Niamh QuinnTHE MARTINA McCARRON CUP For resilience and exceptional achievementKerri McCrystalTHE MAIREAD OWENS CUP e Post 16 Ambassador AwardGloria McAnespieTHE PRINCIPAL’S STAR AWARD For exhibiting our Star Values ofService, Teamwork, Ambition and RespectBen TrainorPeter Trainor12

Post 16 Achievement AwardsTHE EUGENE McSORLEY CUPFor high achievement at Post 16Ella McCarrollMeabh McKennaRachel NugentUna O’NeillNiamh QuinnJack McNelisTHE CANON DAWSON CUPFor excellence in Post 16 Vocational SubjectsMatthew McCoolTHE HASSON SHIELDFor excellence at Post 16Alexandra BeattieDervla BoyleLucy McCannCaoimhe McCreeshHarry McGinnOrlaith NixonSarah McDermottFiachra MurraySean O’ConnellAyaz TaggartTHE DANSKE BANK PERPETUAL CUPFor best results at Post 16Gráinne McKernanPost 16 Recognition AwardsPRESENTATION TO 2023 - 2024 STUDENT LEADERSNiall Kavanagh (Head Boy)Niamh Quinn (Head Girl)Callum Ross (Deputy Head Boy)Dara McGinley (Deputy Head Boy)Sarah McDermott (Deputy Head Girl)Ella McCaul (Deputy Head Girl)13

2024 Post-16 Leavers’ DestinationsAlexandra Beattie Gap Year Dervla Boyle Physiotherapy Ulster UniversityClare CartyGap Year Alexis Coalter South West CollegeAodhan Colton Building Surveying Ulster UniversityCiara Coney Business Management South West CollegeLeanna Corrigan Health and Social Care Policy Ulster UniversityMichelle Coyle Health and Social Care South West CollegeDara Creighan Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Ulster UniversityJenna Curran Information Technologies Ulster UniversityDanielle Donnelly Applied Science South West CollegeParis Douglas Employment Bronagh Farley HLA Business Management South West Collegeeo GartlandLaw with Politics & International StudiesUlster UniversityMatt Grimes Sport and Exercise ScienceUlster UniversityHolly Halligan Law with Irish Ulster UniversityAoife Hanna Communication Management and Public RelationsUlster UniversityElla Hetherington Marketing Ulster UniversitySascha HughesCriminology and Sociology Queen’s University BelfastNiall Kavanagh Computer ScienceUlster UniversityCiara KellyAccountancy HLAHarbinson & MulhollandEva KennedyBusiness EconomicsUlster UniversityLuke Kennedy Construction Engineering Surveying Ulster University/South West CollegeRory Kinsella Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management Ulster UniversityGabriella MaguireCommunication Management and Public RelationsUlster UniversityCiarrai Mc CannSouth West CollegeCaoimhe Mc CreeshGap YearGráinne Mc KernanCommunication, Advertising and MarketingUlster UniversityGrace Mc VeighFood Business and InnovationUlster UniversityGloria McAnespieArchitectureUlster UniversityNatalie McCagueEnglish with Creative Writing Queen’s University BelfastLucy McCann Psychology University of GlasgowMia McCannBusiness StudiesUlster UniversityJayne McCannEducation and Primary StudiesLiverpool John Moores UniversityMia McCannEmployment Aisha McCarneyComputing Technologies Ulster UniversityElla McCarrollOccupational erapyUlster UniversityRyan Martin McCarron Ulster University14

Ella McCaul Games Design & Development Ulster UniversitySean McConnon Building SurveyingUlster UniversityMatthew McCoolEmployment Kerri Marie McCrystal HLA Construction Engineering Management South West CollegeSarah McDermottSecondary Teaching with Business Studies St Mary’s University CollegeDara McGinleyHLA Quantity Surveying and Commercial ManagementUlster UniversityHarry McGinnPhysiotherapyUlster UniversityKatie McGinn PhysiotherapyUlster UniversityMéabh McKennaLanguage and LinguisticsUlster UniversityCiaran McKennaMusic with BusinessBrandeis University, BostonPatrick McKennaGames Design & Development Ulster UniversityJack McNelisScience in ComputingSouth West CollegeClaragh MellonIrish with EducationUlster UniversityRebecca MellonAccounting and FinanceUlster UniversityAidan Mellon Business StudiesUlster UniversityEimear MontagueNursingUlster UniversityEimear MullinEmployment Fiachra MurrayPhysiotherapyUlster UniversityOisin NeillScience in ComputingSouth West CollegeOrlaith NixonOccupational erapyUlster UniversityRachel NugentBusiness Information Technology Queen’s University BelfastSean O’ConnellSport and Exercise SciencesUlster UniversityUna O’NeillPsychologyQueen’s University BelfastGem O’NeillHealth and Social CareSouth West CollegeBronagh PearsonEnglish with EducationUlster UniversityNiamh Quinn Software EngineeringUlster UniversityCéallach QuinnEmploymentCaitlin RaertyIrish with EducationUlster UniversityCallum RossPharmaceutical SciencesQueen’s University BelfastÁine SherryPhysiotherapyCardi UniversityAyaz Taggart Computing ScienceUlster UniversityMark TallyHLA Quantity Surveying and Commercial ManagementSouth West CollegeBen TrainorHLA Civil Engineering Ulster UniversityPeter TrainorComputer ScienceUlster University2024 Post-16 Leavers’ Destinations15

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