Columba College celebrates talents and spirit of students
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Dermot Brady presented Daithí Connolly with the Confucius Award.Image 2 of 38
Ella Anciano, Tadhg Keogh Navas, Cian McFarlane and Mia Keogh collected certs for perfect attendance.Image 3 of 38
Frank Kiernan and Luke Higgins had excellent attendance.Image 4 of 38
Ella Hughes (junior English student of the year). Zaizyk Kimber (junior maths student of the year) and Aniela Elwartowska (senior maths student of the year).Image 5 of 38
Amy Kelleghan (junior science student of the year), Donatas Kretov (senior agricultural science student of the year), Patriks Okmanis (senior biology student of the year) and Aniela Elawartowska (senior chemistry student of the year).Image 6 of 38
Shalom Jagha (senior Irish student of the year) and Ruth Kiernan (junior Irish student of the year).Image 7 of 38
Sean McGrath (Junior geography student of the year) and Zoe Jagha (senior geography student of the year).Image 8 of 38
Jonah Campbell (junior history student of the year) and Aniela Elwartowska (senior history student of the year).Image 9 of 38
Jessica Doherty (junior art student of the year) and Tianna Kinsella (senior student of the year).Image 10 of 38
Patriks Okmanis (senior business student of the year).Image 11 of 38
Sean O’Brien (junior music student of the year).Image 12 of 38
Ryan Mulligan (junior metalwork student of the year) and Christyan Ivanov (senior engineering student of the year).Image 13 of 38
Shalom Jagha (senior French student of the year) and Miles Anciano (junior French student of the year).Image 14 of 38
Charlie Goss (junior home economics student of the year) and Zoe Jagha (senior home economics student of the year).Image 15 of 38
Jonah Campbell (junior PE student of the year) and Dean Geraghty(senior PE student of the year).Image 16 of 38
Aleesha Ryan O’Keeffe (junior English student of the year).Image 17 of 38
ArianaBinti Hamdan (junior coding student of the year).Image 18 of 38
Ryan Mulligan (junior construction student of the year) and Nicolaj Vojusin (senior construction student of the year).Image 19 of 38
Alex Creevy (junior technical graphics student of the year).Image 20 of 38
Christyan Ivanov (senior DCG student of the year).Image 21 of 38
Anne Marie Kiernan made a presentation to Marie O’Toole to mark her retirement form Trend Technologies after 36 years.Image 22 of 38
Roise McManus (female badminton player of the year),Robert Murphy (male badminton player of the year), Ava Byrne (female football player of the year) and Frank Kiernan (male football player of the year).Image 23 of 38
Maggie Meaney (outstanding achievement in sport), Casey Heaney (outstanding achievement in sport), Liam Melhorne (senior sports person of the year) and Ryan Coughlan (junior sports person of the year).Image 24 of 38
Karl Melhore (performer of the year).Image 25 of 38
Daniel Connolly (3rd year class spirit award), Karol Hawryluk 1st year class spirit award) and Aaron Mulvaney (2nd year class spirit award).Image 26 of 38
Ruth Shanley (LCA 2 class spirit of the year), Giulio Ventturino (LCA 1 class spirit award), Luke Kiernan (6th year class spirit award) and Melissa Keogh (transition year class spirit award).Image 27 of 38
Cillian Holmes (3rd year progress award).Image 28 of 38
Melissa Gough (transition year progress award), Alex Larkin (5th year progress award), Alex Kiernan LCA1 progress award) and Cillian Heffernan (LCA 2 progress award).Image 29 of 38
Danny Haighney (1st year student of the year).Image 30 of 38
Maggie Meaney (2nd year student of the year).Image 31 of 38
Gara Cabrera Ram (TY student of the year).Image 32 of 38
Marina Martin Afonso and Gara Cabrera Ramos (TY students of the year).Image 33 of 38
Miguel Anciano (5th year student of the year).Image 34 of 38
Doireann Finn (LCA 1 student of the year).Image 35 of 38
Amy Powell (LCA 2 student of the year).Image 36 of 38
Leon Abel (TY blossom award).Image 37 of 38
Zaizyx Kimber (junior student of the year)Image 38 of 38
Aniela Elwarttowska (senior student of the year and senior LCVP student of the year)The Columba College, Killucan annual End-of-Year Awards Ceremony on May 14 was an evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements, commitment, and talents of its student body.
Held in the assembly hall, the ceremony was attended by a large and supportive audience of students, parents, staff, and extended family members, all gathered to honour the efforts of students over the last academic year.
The event commenced with an address from principal Dermot Brady, who warmly welcomed all attendees and commended the student community for their dedication, resilience, and spirit.
Mr Brady reflected on the school’s continued commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to strive for their best, both academically and personally.
Mr Conroy presided on the night and under his direction, 81 awards were presented, following more than 120 nominations submitted by staff – evidence of the breadth of talent and accomplishment in the student body.
The awards spanned a variety of categories. Subject-specific awards were presented by individual teachers to students from both the Junior and Senior Cycle, recognising excellence, progress, and commitment across all curricular areas. The awards highlighted high achievement and also consistent effort and a positive attitude toward learning.
Attendance Awards were also a key feature of the ceremony, recognising students who maintained excellent or full attendance throughout the year, a reflection of their dedication, punctuality, and personal responsibility.
In recognition of the school’s vibrant extracurricular life, awards were presented for outstanding involvement and achievement in sports including soccer, hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, and badminton.
This year also saw the introduction of a new accolade: the Outstanding Achievement in Sport award, which honoured students who achieved significant success at a national level, underscoring the school’s commitment to supporting and celebrating excellence in all arenas of student life.
The arts were represented with the Performer of the Year award, presented to a student who delivered an exceptional performance in the school’s production of Guys and Dolls. That award paid tribute to the thriving creative and performing arts culture at Columba College.
Each year group was also recognised with three important awards: Class Spirit, Progress, and Student of the Year. Those honours celebrated students who demonstrated leadership, personal growth, community contribution, and a commitment to excellence within their peer groups.
The final part of the ceremony was reserved for the most prestigious awards. The Transition Year Blossom Award recognised a TY student who had demonstrated outstanding development, initiative, and participation.
The Junior Student of the Year and Senior Student of the Year awards honoured students whose overall contributions to school life, academics, and leadership were truly exemplary.
The highlight of the night was the presentation of the Confucius Award – a distinguished honour given to a student who embodies the core values of wisdom, respect, diligence, and cultural appreciation. It reflects the ethos of Columba College and the school’s dedication to nurturing global-minded, respectful, and conscientious young people.
The awards night was a clear success; it celebrated the hard work and dedication of its students and reinforced the school mission to recognise and nurture the potential of every individual.