Students embody ‘vision of our school’ says principal
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Junior football runners up. Back row from left to right: Amy Hardman, Sinead Creggy, Clodagh Hennessy, Ciara Fay, Aimee Manley, Lucy Moore, Taylor O’Grady, Ava Williams, Kiera Coplen, Sionainn McCormack, Caireann Molloy, Ana Irina, Lily O’Farrell, Amy Higgins, Eleanor O’Neill. Front row from left to right: Hannah McCormack, Clodagh Gallagher, Aimee O’Neill, Grace Murtagh, Jennifer O’Neill, Emily Nolan, Rachel Bruton, Lauren Sullivan, Ali Hannon McCarthy, Kayla Kennedy, Emma O’Reilly, Katie McCormack, Mia Hannon McCarthy, Caoimhe Ginnell. By Andrea Brady.Image 2 of 34
Josh Butler and Sean Óg Butler shared the Senior Engineering award. Presented by teacher Brian Caffrey.Image 3 of 34
Ethan Bowman being presented with the Senior Art award by teacher Lorraine Mimnagh.Image 4 of 34
Grace Gallinagh won the Junior English award. Presented by a teacher Mary CannonImage 5 of 34
Gabriella Smith won the Senior English award, presented by teacher Sharon Carberry.Image 6 of 34
Chloe Wong won the Senior Maths award. Presented by teacher Annmarie Casey.Image 7 of 34
Ashling Wong, who won the Junior Irish award. Presented by teacher Aoife Smith.Image 8 of 34
Seán Óg Butler won the Senior Irish award. Presented by teacher Gráinne Guirke.Image 9 of 34
Virginia Carr won the Gaeilgeoir na Bliana award. Presented by teacher Aoife Smith.Image 10 of 34
Grace Murtagh won the Junior Business award. Presented by teacher Paddy Gilsenan.Image 11 of 34
Martin Boyhan won the Senior Business award, presented by teacher Paddy Gilsenan.Image 12 of 34
Jayden O’Neill Sexton won the Junior Music award. Presented by teacher Sarah Tuite.Image 13 of 34
Dylan Smith won the Junior Wood Technology award. Presented by teacher Jessica Lynch.Image 14 of 34
Keela Nolan singing Something In The Orange, part of the entertainment during the awards night.Image 15 of 34
Sean Óg Butler (left) and Alex Mills (right) show off their musical talents playing Killeagh.Image 16 of 34
Gabriella Smith won the Best School Ethos award. Presented by teacher Annmarie Casey.Image 17 of 34
Claudia McDonald won the Student Leadership award, presented by principal Natasha Greville.Image 18 of 34
Caoimhe Ginnell won the Female Junior Sports Person of the Year. Presented by teacher Alan Naughton.Image 19 of 34
Joshua Butler won the Male Senior Sports Person of the Year. Presented by teacher Aoife Brady.Image 20 of 34
Alisha Harte Bulloch was presented with the Female Senior Sports Person of the Year. Presented by teacher Aoife Brady.Image 21 of 34
Emily Nolan won the 3rd Year Ethos Award, presented by teacher Annmarie Casey.Image 22 of 34
Sean Sweeney won the 6th Year Progress award. Presented by teacher Annmarie Casey.Image 23 of 34
Grace Murtagh won Junior Student of the Year. Presented by teacher Annmarie Casey.Image 24 of 34
Brody Murray won the Senior Construction Studies award. Presented by teacher Jessica Lynch.Image 25 of 34
Martin Boyhan was presented with the Student of the Year award, presented by Donie Cassidy, BOM.Image 26 of 34
Friends Manon Pioche and Virginia Carr with their certs after the CCC awards ceremony.Image 27 of 34
Brody Murray, Martin Boyhan, Ciaran Orme and Killian Pierson receiving perfect attendance awards.Image 28 of 34
Jamie Williams being presented with the Junior Technical Graphics award, presented by teacher Lorcán DalyImage 29 of 34
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Alex Mills won the Senior Home Economics award, presented by teacher Aine Smyth.Image 31 of 34
Brandon Grimes Murphy being presented with the Junior Science award, by teacher Noel Heduan.Image 32 of 34
Nadine Reilly won the Senior Science award. Presented by a teacher Stephen Melody.Image 33 of 34
Keela Bartley won the Junior Art competition. Presented by a teacher Lorraine Mimnagh.Image 34 of 34
Luke Brady who won the Junior Engineering award, presented by teacher Brian Caffrey.Castlepollard Community College celebrated the 20th anniversary of the college this year. The education institute opened its doors two decades ago this year to 90 students and 10 teachers, and it now accommodates 344 students and 40 teachers.
The Student Awards Night ceremony recognises academic excellence, creative expression, sporting endeavours, leadership, personal growth and community spirit.
The award ceremony included a special guest speaker, music from the choir and instrumental group and also celebrated the achievements of the Transition Year group.
Principal Natasha Greville told the gathering: “Your presence reflects the strong sense of partnership that lies at the heart of our school community. Tonight we gather to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students across a broad spectrum to this school life.”
Ms Greville highlighted the importance of the evening: “These awards are about more than just results. They recognise the values that we hold dear. Excellence in education, care, respect, community and equality.”
The staff of Castlepollard Community College were thanked for their “unwavering commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, to student wellbeing and to nurturing the potential in every young person” in the school.
“You embody the vision of our school,” Ms Greville said, “a school that is inclusive, learner centred and driven by deep sense and collective purpose. Your hard work and dedication make Castlepollard Community College the school it is today for our students.
“To our board of management, we are very grateful for your support, your leadership and your belief in the transformative power of education.”
Donie Cassidy, chairperson of the board of management, congratulated all the young people who were in attendance: “To our students, tonight is about you. Your dedication, your talents and your skills, they fill us with pride and hope for the future. Whether you are receiving an award or have been nominated for an award, know that this is a fantastic achievement and one you should be very proud of.”
He spoke all who helped with the successes of the last 20 years: “I want to congratulate the parents in particular,” Mr Cassidy said. “Without the support of the parents and the parents association and organisation of this college, Castlepollard Community College would not be where it is.”
The awards night was an opportunity to recognise the many successes of the school: “We had over 50 awards to present in areas such as academic and sporting endeavours. The awards recognise the commitment of students to the ethos of Castlepollard Community College,” James McGrath, deputy principal said.
“The success of girls sport in the college over the last 10 years has been magnificent.
“Year after year the girls have worked on the progress of previous years. They were very unlucky not to win the Leinster title.”
Among those to receive the awards handed out on the evening were Jack McCormack, Student of the Year, Progress Award was won by Ryan Dobson Fagan, Ethos Award to Christina Byrne Kelly and Alex Mills received the Misneach Award.