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Following this, we saw the presentation of prizes for academic excellence.
Our Arts Coordinator, Ms. Cronly, then gave a speech thanking everyone for participating
The ceremony was close to completion as Mr. Brady opened the Sports category with a huge congratulations and thank you to all the staff and students for their participation and commitment to sports this year.
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Friday, May 15th 2026…
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Friday, May 15th 2026…On the 14th of May, Mr. Carey opened the much-anticipated annual Presentation Day here in our school.
He gave a warm welcome to the entire student and staff body and congratulated everyone for such a successful year.
The ceremony commenced with the issuing of the prestigious Margaret Aylward award. This award is presented to one student from 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Year in recognition of their outstanding achievements and for embodying the four pillars of our school.
A massive well done to Seán McDonagh from First Year, Connie Lewis from Second Year, Siún Ní Dhálaigh from Third Year and Ella Andrews from Fifth Year for all of their hard work and dedication.
Following this, we saw the presentation of prizes for academic excellence. 
An award was given to both a Junior and Senior student in every subject for making significant progress and excelling in the particular subject area.
An award was given to both a Junior and Senior student in every subject for making significant progress and excelling in the particular subject area.Our Arts Coordinator, Ms. Cronly, then gave a speech thanking everyone for participating 
in the Arts programme throughout the year and encouraged those who may not have been part of it this year, to jump in and try something new next year.
in the Arts programme throughout the year and encouraged those who may not have been part of it this year, to jump in and try something new next year.
Students were acknowledged for their remarkable achievements in areas such as Visual Arts, Debating, YSI, Spanish Club, Club Gaeilge, Lego Club, Young Scientist, F1, Choir and Music Club.
The ceremony was close to completion as Mr. Brady opened the Sports category with a huge congratulations and thank you to all the staff and students for their participation and commitment to sports this year. The numbers taking part increased again this year which highlights the interest and importance that sport has in our school.
The coordinators for each sport came to the stage to announce the winners of each award. The winner of the Gerard Scully Award, presented to a student in Sixth Year who has shown excellence, commitment and hard work throughout their time in school within sports was won by Holly Sheehy.
