Delight on Violet Hill at students’ ‘outstanding grades’

The results obtained by the A2 students highlight Violet Hill’s position as one of Northern Ireland’s top achieving Boys’ Grammar Schools. 33 students, over 31% of the year group, were awarded A*/A grades in 3 or more subjects with 95% of all grades attained being A*-C.

The academic achievements of the Violet Hill students are celebrated by the College community. These students have demonstrated exceptional talent, resilience and a real determination to do their best.

College Principal, Mr. Cormac McKinney said in congratulating the students that “the outstanding A2 and AS results demonstrate that our students work hard, are focused and determined to succeed.

"As a consequence of achieving their potential, our students can look forward to the next stage of their educational journey and careers with pride and confidence.”

He continued by thanking the staff of the College along with the students’ parents and guardians.

“All the staff members of the College are committed to ensuring that each student is encouraged and enabled to do the best he can. Everything that the College sets out to achieve is done with the support and co-operation of our parents and guardians, for which we are very grateful.

"We are very proud of the fact that our students have achieved such outstanding academic results and we wish them all happiness and success in the future.”