With 97% of students achieving A* - C in 7 or more subjects, and an astonishing 56 students achieving A* / A in 9 or more subjects, there was certainly plenty to congratulate.
Past-pupil, Ms Anne-Marie Mulholland was guest speaker for the event. Since leaving Sacred Heart in 2014, Anne-Marie studied Dietetics in UU, Coleraine, before completing a master’s degree in Sports Nutrition in LJMU leading to a career as Performance Dietician.
More recently, Anne-Marie has been working with the IRFU, leading Nutrition with the 7’s Rugby Programme and supporting the teams at the Olympic Games in Paris ’24.
Speaking of her time in SHGS, Anne-Marie reminisced that school was about her beginning to discover her passions and interests, leading to her career in dietetics.
In some final words of advice to the gathered students, she said: “School gives you the tools to excel, but it is up to you to utilise them – your future success ultimately depends on your drive and passion”.
Principal, Mr Comer, in his speech, looked back at the world innovations during the five years of school leading up to the students GSCE’s, but noted that what really stood the test of time was how people treated each other, and acknowledged the great lengths that all staff go to in making school an enjoyable experience for the pupils in SHGS.
The prizegiving concluded with the awarding of medals for the five pupils who achieved 10 A* in their GCSE’s, the 36 pupils who achieved 10 A*/A’s and certificates for the 15 pupils who achieved A*/A in nine GCSE subjects.
Cups were awarded to pupils who had achieved the highest grades in their subjects, with an amazing six students achieving top grades in two or more subjects.
1. Students who obtained grade A*/A in 9 GCSE Subjects pictured with Shane Comer Principal and Anne Marile Mulholland Guest Speaker at the GCSE Prizegiving. INNR4706
Students who obtained grade A*/A in 9 GCSE Subjects pictured with Shane Comer Principal and Anne Marile Mulholland Guest Speaker at the GCSE Prizegiving. INNR4706 Photo: LIZ BOYLE
2. Principal Shane Comer, Anne Marie Mulholland past pupil and guest speaker with Trophy Winners at Sacred Heart Grammar School GCSE Prizegiving. INNR4703
Principal Shane Comer, Anne Marie Mulholland past pupil and guest speaker with Trophy Winners at Sacred Heart Grammar School GCSE Prizegiving. INNR4703 Photo: LIZ BOYLE
3. Five Students who obtained A* in 10 GCSE Subjects, Aoibheann Carolan ( St Patrick’s PS Crossmaglen), Eimear McAlinden (St Patrick’s PS Newry), Blathnaid McCarthy (Carrick PS Burren), Eimear Murphy (St. Patrick’s PS Dromintee), Marianna O’Neill (St Oliver Plunkett PS Forkhill) with Sacred Heart Grammar School Principal Shane Comer and Anne Marie Mulholland Guest Speaker at the GCSE Prizegiving. INNR4704
Five Students who obtained A* in 10 GCSE Subjects, Aoibheann Carolan ( St Patrick’s PS Crossmaglen), Eimear McAlinden (St Patrick’s PS Newry), Blathnaid McCarthy (Carrick PS Burren), Eimear Murphy (St. Patrick’s PS Dromintee), Marianna O’Neill (St Oliver Plunkett PS Forkhill) with Sacred Heart Grammar School Principal Shane Comer and Anne Marie Mulholland Guest Speaker at the GCSE Prizegiving. INNR4704 Photo: LIZ BOYLE