Delight at St Oliver’s CC awards night
THE Annual Awards ceremony took place in St Oliver’s Community College on Thursday night, May 18th.
Principal Mr John Halpin, staff and students of the college were joined at the ceremony by Mr Fergus O Dowd TD, Senator Gerald Nash, Damien Martin representing Irish Cement members of the Board of Management, representatives of the Parents Council, Anne Marie Brady and Theresa Dillon, former pupils, Irene Fuentes Mc Donnell, Daniel Danev, Christopher Brady and a large gathering of proud parents and families.
The Ceremony was successfully hosted by Mr Paul O Neill and over one hundred awards were presented on the night.
The major award winners included 6th year student Jack Synnott who won the Paul Hoey/ Marita Mc Guinness Student of the Year Award. Jack was presented with a specially commissioned silver disc crafted by Elaine Hanrahan of the Millmount craft centre. Julia Madojutimi and Luke healy (6th year) shared the Senior Student Award with the Junior Award going to Jodie O Brien and Aaron Pepper of 3rd year.
The LCA Senior Student of the Year was awarded to Jasmine Cunningham.
This award was kindly sponsored by Irish Cement and was presented by Damien Martin.
The Transition Year activities award was shared by Mercedes Stanley and Matthew McCreedy.
PE student of the year went to Sean Toner and Mr Tony O Callaghan presented the Larry Meegan Cup to sports person of the year James Carroll (5th yr) who earned his first U18 International School’s cap for the Republic of Ireland earlier this year.
Adam O Leary of 1st year received the citizenship award on behalf of his class 1 Dove from Mr Fergus O Dowd TD in recognition of their fundraising efforts for the Children’s Ward of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
St. Oliver’s also welcomed back two of its’ former pupils, Irene Fuentes Mc Donnell and Daniel Danev who were presented with a specially commissioned piece of crystal to mark their outstanding results in the Leaving Certificate 2016.
The guests and audience were treated to a wonderful performance by former student Christopher Brady who entertained during the interval.
The evening was a great success and a very enjoyable occasion for all concerned especially for the students and their families. Congratulations to all.