Outstanding Performance In The Leaving Cert 2023 Examination 2023.
Castlerea Community School recently welcomed back a number of students from the Leaving Cert Class of 2023 in order to recognise their outstanding performance in the Leaving Cert Examinations.
Students who achieved 500 points or more in the Leaving Cert were presented with bursaries to mark their achievement and to support them as they continue their education in a variety of third level institutions throughout the country.
The results were a testimony not only to the students’ academic ability and hard work, but also to their parents who supported their children throughout their years in school and who instilled in them an appreciation of learning and a positive work ethic. Much credit also goes to the teaching staff at Castlerea CS who equipped the students with the skills and preparation necessary to succeed and who worked so hard to deliver excellent teaching and learning.
All of the recipients were exemplary students throughout their time at CCS and had served as excellent role models to the younger student population. The students involved not only excelled academically, but had been involved in all facets of school life, participating in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and contributing to the school community. An outstanding total of 11 students received bursaries in acknowledgement of having achieved 500 or more points in the Leaving Cert 2023.
As well as the presentation of bursaries to students who received 500 points or more in the Leaving Cert examinations, presentations were also made to a further three students in acknowledgement of their outstanding achievements in the Leaving Cert Applied programme. Both Ciarán Cahill and Shae Gaffney were recognised for having been selected to receive the national Fergal Quinn award for LCA, while Megan McDonagh was also recognised for her excellent LCA results and having been selected for a place on the University of Galway Access Programme.
The presentation of bursaries to Leaving Cert students who achieve academic excellence is an annual event at Castlerea CS and this year’s bursaries and awards were presented at an event that was attended by the recipients of the awards, their parents and sponsors. The sponsors of this year’s bursaries were Harmac Medical, Lakeland Language Centre, Midlands Language Centre, Cahill’s Super Valu, Castlerea Celtic, Castlerea St. Kevin’s GAA, Noel Kelly Coaches, Corrib Oil and the Board of Management of Castlerea CS. We would like to thank all sponsors who have been extremely generous in their sponsorship of the bursaries. The students, parents and staff of Castlerea CS are extremely grateful for their support of the school and students and their ongoing commitment to academic excellence, in their sponsorship of the bursaries.
Along with parents and sponsors, the recipients of the bursaries and awards were also joined by Eileen Ryan (Principal), Jarlath Burke (Deputy Principal), Joe Mulhern (Leaving Cert Year Head 2022/23), Ann Marie Quinn (Guidance Counsellor) and Yvonne Ryan (LCA Coordinator).
The students who received bursaries are as follow:
Leaving Cert 500+ points: Ellie Mulrenan; Abi Flanagan; Cian Flanagan; Áine Brennan; Marianne Conroy; Maegan McGourty; Kelis Curran; Stephanie Haynes; Katelyn Drury; Joanna Wojcik; Rolake Oluwo – absent for presentation – sponsored by: CCS Board of Management.
Leaving Cert Applied Awards: Ciarán Cahill; Shae Gaffney; Megan McDonagh
Ellie Mulrenan who achieved 500 points or more in the Leaving Cert 2023, presented with a bursary sponsored by Harmac Medical and pictured with Ms. E Ryan (Principal) and Mr. J Burke (Deputy Principal)
Abi Flanagan who achieved 500 points or more in the Leaving Cert 2023, presented with a bursary sponsored by Harmac Medical and pictured with Ms. E Ryan (Principal) and Mr. J Burke (Deputy Principal).
Cian Flanagan who achieved 500 points or more in the Leaving Cert 2023, presented with a bursary sponsored by Castlerea St. Kevin’s, pictured with Mr. D Bruen (Castlerea St. Kevin’s) Ms. E Ryan (Principal) Mr. J Burke (Deputy Principal) Mr D Burke.
Áine Brennan who achieved 500 points or more in the Leaving Cert 2023, presented with a bursary sponsored by Lakelands Language Centre, pictured with Ms. E Ryan (Principal) and Mr. J Burke (Deputy Principal).
Marianne Conry who achieved 500 points or more in the Leaving Cert 2023, presented with a bursary sponsored by Midlands Language Centre and pictured with Ms. E Ryan (Principal), Ms. M O’Connell (Chairperson Board of Management) and Mr. J Burke (Deputy Principal).
Megan McGourty who achieved 500 points or more in the Leaving Cert 2023, presented with a bursary sponsored by Cahill’s Supervalu, Castlerea and pictured with Ms. E Ryan (Principal) Mr. E Cahill (Supervalu, Castlerea) and Mr. J Burke (Deputy Principal).
Kelis Curran who achieved 500 points or more in the Leaving Cert 2023, presented with a bursary sponsored by Castlerea Celtic and pictured with Ms. E Ryan (Principal) Ms. Samina Burke (Castlerea Celtic) and Mr. J Burke (Deputy Principal).
Stephanie Haynes who achieved 500 points or more in the Leaving Cert 2023, presented with a bursary sponsored by Corrib Oil and pictured with Ms. E Ryan (Principal), Ms. M O’Connell (Chairperson Board of Management) and Mr. J Burke (Deputy Principal).
Katelyn Drury who achieved 500 points or more in the Leaving Cert 2023, presented with a bursary sponsored by Kelly Coaches and pictured with Ms. E Ryan (Principal) Mr. N Kelly (Kelly Coaches) and Mr. J Burke (Deputy Principal).
Mr. and Mrs. Wojcik, presented with a bursary sponsored by Castlerea St. Kevin’s, on behalf of Joanna Wojcik, who achieved 500 points or more in the Leaving Cert 2023, pictured with Ms. E Ryan (Principal) Mr. D Bruen (Castlerea St. Kevin’s), Mr. J Burke (Deputy Principal) and Mr. D Burke (Castlerea St. Kevin).
Leaving Cert Applied Programme 2023
Shay Gaffney and Ciarán Cahill who achieved 100% in the Leaving Cert Applied Programme 2023, were presented with special awards, to honour their outstanding achievements. The boys will be presented with The “Feargal Quinn Award” in the new year. This award is presented each year to those students who obtain the top credits in the Leaving Certificate Applied Examination of that year and are financed by sponsorship from Fergal Quinn.
Shay Gaffney and Ciarán Cahill who achieved 100% in the Leaving Cert Applied Programme 2023, pictured with Ms. E Ryan (Principal), Ms. Y Ryan (LCA Coordinator), Mr. J Burke (Deputy Principal), Ms. M O’Connell (Chairperson Board of Management).
Megan McDonagh was recognised for her excellent LCA results and having been selected for a place on the University of Galway Access Programme, pictured with Ms. E Ryan (Principal) and Mr. J Burke (Deputy Principal).
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