St Mary’s High School Downpatrick

Celebration of Achievement

6th September 2019

Guest Speaker Mrs Gemma Morgan

St Mary’s High School Ardglass Road Downpatrick

BT30 6JQ

Phone (028) 44 612515 Fax (028) 44 616807 info@stmaryshs.downpatrick.ni.sch.uk

www.stmarysdownpatrick.org.uk

‘Every Child Matters’

‘Every Child Matters’

Celebrating 60 Years of Education 1957 - 2017

Head Girl Team 2018-19

‘A good education is a foundation for a better future.’ Elizabeth Warren

Now that our time at St Mary’s has come to an end, I would like to reflect on the fond memories and

opportunities we have been given over the past seven years. St Mary’s has helped me to progress academically

in my studies, grow in confidence and meet friends that I know I will keep for a lifetime. Every day, I walked

through the school gates with a feeling that I am cared for, teachers believe in me and I am with people where

there is a huge sense of community. All students look out for one another and there is always someone to

speak to about any worries you may have. This reinforces the school motto ‘Every Child Matters’, which is

something the school takes very seriously in the daily running of the school.

In addition to offering excellent teaching, St. Mary’s also provides students with opportunities to take part in

memorable school trips, such as ski trips to Austria or educational trips to Paris and London. In Year 12 I went

on a trip to London. During our visit we went to the National History and Science Museum, a West End Show,

the Harry Potter Studio Tour and shopping on Oxford Street. The trip enabled us to bond with teachers and

students in a social setting. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and I know that I will cherish the memories forever.

For me, St Mary’s has shaped me as a person, I worked with amazing teachers whom I regard as role models

and have influenced me in a positive way. Extra-curricular activities are something the school offers to help

students develop new skills, build confidence and enhance your network of friends. The range of

extra-curricular activities offered include choir, cross country, netball and Gaelic. The choir has had

opportunities to perform at many school events, perform on the BBC Choir of the Year on Radio Ulster and

recently at the world renowned Clonard Novena held in June. The school’s Gaelic team is also very successful;

we all remember January when the Under 16 Gaelic team made it through to the Ulster Schools’ Final.

I feel extremely privileged to have been appointed Head Girl in my last year of school. It was important for me

to be able to represent the school and be a good role model for other students to look up to. The role enabled

me to speak at public events such as Prize Day, Open Day and work with primary school children at our P6

experience day. From a personal perspective the position of Head Girl has enabled me to flourish and develop

confidence which will help me when I leave St Mary’s. My ability to speak confidently in front of people proved

very beneficial when I attended my interview at Queen’s University.

In September, I look forward to starting a new chapter of my life when I begin my studies at Queen’s University

to study Social Work. Although I am sad to leave school, I am excited to move on to the next stage of my

academic career. I feel very grateful as St Mary’s has helped me to get to where I am today as I could not have

done it without the help and support of all the staff.

As a Head Girl Team, we would like to wish Roise Byrne the best of luck with her new role as Head Girl. Enjoy

every minute of it and remember how hard you worked to achieve this title, and most importantly embrace

every moment during your last year of high school because it goes by much too quickly!

Eva Lundy, Head Girl 2018 - 2019

Foreword

Guest Speaker: Mrs Gemma Morgan

Sales/General Manager in SureSkills, Belfast

It is an honour and a privilege to have Gemma Morgan as guest speaker at our annual Prize Giving Ceremony, September 2019. Gemma is a former pupil of St Nicholas’ Primary School before she transferred to St Mary’s High School in 1983. Gemma completed her GCSEs in 1988. Back in the 1980s St Mary’s did not offer A Level studies and there was no Post 16 collaboration with De La Salle High School or St Patrick’s Grammar School. Consequently, Gemma had to make the decision to do her A Levels elsewhere. In 1990 she embarked on her studies at the University of Ulster to study a BTEC HND in Computer Studies. Her love of IT took her into this employment sector. During her time at university she undertook a one-year placement with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. This provided her with an opportunity to develop data bases and to set up software systems around the stations. The area that she enjoyed most was training ambulance employees in the use of computers. In the early 1990s the front line emergency service employees were just beginning to use computers in their work. This experience confirmed for Gemma that training staff was her strength as she did not want to work as a software developer on her own. Gemma’s career in the IT industry has been varied. In 1993 she joined Business Industrial Computing (BIC Systems) as an IT trainer. She progressed through the company in various roles such as: Senior Trainer, Lead Project Trainer and Consultant. In 1998 she undertook the role of Corporate Account Manager within the training department which involved sales. At present Gemma works for SureSkills, a company that was established in 1993 with its headquarters in Dublin. SureSkills has stated that they are ‘a world leader in delivering sophisticated technology, knowledge and learning solutions to complex and challenging client requirements.’ Since joining this company Gemma has undertaken the following roles: May 2001 Corporate Account Manager involved in sales and training 2004 Business Development Manager May 2014 – present Sales/General Manager

We would like to thank Gemma for making the time to be with us today to share in our students’ achievements. Gemma is very proud that her daughter Maeve will be following in her footsteps by attending St Mary’s High School now in September 2019. She is very excited by the opportunities and positive learning experiences that staff will have to offer Maeve and her friends at this new stage of their educational journey. Gemma would like to wish all the pupils at St Mary’s the very best of luck in their studies and future careers.

‘Every Child Matters’

Order of Prize Giving

Welcome Roise Byrne, Head Girl Introduction Mrs Arkins, Senior Teacher Distribution of Key Stage 3 Certificates Presentation of Subject Awards Ms J Beedim, Head of Year Presentation of Special Awards Principal’s Address Ms R McLaughlin Distribution of Key Stage 4 Certificates Mrs D Wylie, Head of Year Presentation of Key Stage 4 Subject Awards Guest Speaker’s Introduction Mrs Arkins, Senior Teacher Guest Speaker’s Address Mrs Gemma Morgan Distribution of Post 16 Certificates Mrs C Brown, Head of Year Presentation of Post 16 Subject Awards Presentation of Special Awards Mrs Gemma Morgan Year 14 Graduation Ms R McLaughlin Presentation to Guest Speaker Tia Doyle, Deputy Head Girl Rachael Addis, Deputy Head Girl Concluding Remarks Ms R McLaughlin, Principal

‘Every Child Matters’ ‘Every Child Matters’

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Wishing you every success for the future

Recipients of KS3 Certificates

Tara Allister Celia Andree Kate Armstrong Laura Berzina Alisha Bisset Beth Bohill Colleen Burke Aoife Burns Tierna Burns Abby Byrne Halle Carberry Katie Carvill Orlaith Clarke Chloe Connor Katie Convie Madison Craig Aoife Crane Aoife Cunningham Caitlin Curran Gemma Curran Lucy Cusack Sophie Davis Caitlin Degan Michaela Doran Kate Enright

Lucy Hanlon Chloe Hanna Rebecca Fitzpatrick Erin Fitzsimons Anna Rose Flanaghan Lucy George Olivia Hanna Julia Hinc Aleisha Holland Molly Jordan-Doxey Kirsten Kelly Amanda Kendall Kiera Leavy Chloe Linton Neva Loudon Kendal Lowndes Alisha Lundy Olivia Mahon Mary-Jane McAuley Eadaoin McCann Rachel McCarthy-McGhee

Dearbhla McGrady Niamh McGrath Ella McGreevy Tiarna McIlwaine

Keisha McMenamin Katie McMullan Moya McMullan Cheslyn McStravick Sarah Milligan Beth Mulholland Emily Murphy Aoife Murray Seana Murray Chloe Neeson Keely O'Neill Eva Perry Leah Polly Keira Procter-Amos Kirsten Roberts Eimear Rogan Katie Rooney Abbie Russell Lauren Russell Shannon Sloan Anna Stone Michaela Trimble Ellen Tumelty Erin Turley

Recipients of Special Awards

Recipients of GCE Awards Applied Science - Hannah Cassidy

Art & Design - Beth McMullan

BTEC Business Studies - Faye Byrne, Aoibheann Cassidy, Angela Feenan,

Shannon Fegan, Katie O’Connor ,

Chelsea Sharvin, Kate Sharvin, Rebecca Wright

Professional Business Services - Mary-Jo Tumelty

Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma in IT- Bridin Clendenning, Tatiannagh Doherty,

Caoimhe Grant , Courtney Lee Kearney ,Casey Mullan,

Zara Polly

Certificate of Personal Effectiveness – Rebekah Milligan

English Language & Literature - Angela Feenan

English Literature - Ciara Gallagher

Cambridge Technical Health & Social Care - Rebekah Milligan

A– Level Health & Social Care - Caoimhe Grant

Media Studies - Aoibheann Cassidy

Moving Image Arts - Amy Feenan

Religious Studies- Eva Lundy

Sport Science - Aoibheann Cassidy

BTEC Sport - Ciara Gallagher

Orla Phillips

BTEC Travel & Tourism- Lucy Cullen, Angela Feenan, Shannon Fegan, Riane Fitzpatrick,

Aimee Grant, Caoimhe Grant, Chelsea Holland, Eva Lundy,

Olivia McManus, Jessica McMullan, Keeva Murray,

Orla Phillips, Zara Polly, Ciara Reynolds, Kate Sharvin

McAuley Cup Exceptional GCSE Performance: Sophie Chillingworth

Achievement Trophy: Sarah Louise Blaney (St Colmcille’s PS)

Mercy Cup Outstanding Post 16 Results: Shannon Fegan (Our Lady & St PatrickPS)

Aoibheann Cassidy, Ciara Gallagher (St Patrick’s PS, Saul),

Caoimhe Grant (St Colmcille’s PS), Eva Lundy,

Katie O’Connor, Orla Phillips (St Mary’s PS, Newcastle),

Kate Sharvin (St Malachy’s PS, Kilclief)

Millennium Salver: Katie O’Connor (St Joseph’s PS, Ballycruttle)

Personal Endeavour Trophy: Bridin Clendenning (St Malachy’s PS, Kilclief)

Pastoral Cup: Olivia Mc Manus (St Colmcille’s PS, Downpatrick)

Global Citizen Award ‘Mercy’ : Caitlin Lundy (St Mary’s PS, Dunsford)

Making a Difference Principal’s Award: Roise Byrne (St Patrick’s PS, Saul),

Skye Neeson (St Brigid’s PS),

Cara O’Shea (St Colmcille’s PS)

Year 14 Graduation from St Mary’s High School

Recipients of KS3 Awards

Recipients of KS3 Special Awards

Art Chloe Connor, Celia Andree, Orlaith Clarke

Coding: Kirsten Kelly, Madison Craig, Michaela Doran

English Niamh McGrath, Dearbhla McGrady, Kirsten Roberts, Halle Carberry

Entrepreneurial Skills Niamh McGrath, Gemma Curran, Lucy Cusack, Molly Jordan-Doxey,

Aoife Crane, Orlaith Clarke

Geography Neva Loudon, Julia Hinc, Dearbhla McGrady

History Niamh McGrath, Olivia Hanna, Aoife Crane

Home Economics Neva Loudon, Orlaith Clarke, Michaela Doran, Dearbhla McGrady,

Keira Leavy

LLW Beth Bohill, Neva Loudon, Olivia Hanna, Lucy Hanlon, Michaela Doran

Maths Beth Bohill, Beth Mulholland, Anna Rose Flanaghan, Julia Hinc,

Alisha Lundy

Music Neva Loudon, Kate Enright, Katie Convie

PE Neva Loudon, Shannon Sloan, Katie Convie

Religious Studies Niamh McGrath, Lucy Hanlon, Michaela Doran

Spanish Niamh McGrath, Julia Hinc, Dearbhla McGrady

Science Kirsten Kelly, Julia Hinc, Dearbhla McGrady

Technology Neva Loudon, Lucy Hanlon, Dearbhla McGrady

Achievement Award

Sarah Milligan

Pastoral Award

Kirsten Kelly, Niamh McGrath Dearbhla McGrady

Recipients of GCE Certificates

Sarah Louise Blaney Lucy Brannigan Faye Byrne Aoibheann Cassidy Hannah Cassidy Bridin Clendenning Tiger Lily Crane Caitlin Crangle Lucy Cullen Paula-Louise Dagens Lucy Dinsdale Tatiannaigh Doherty Amy Feenan Angela Feenan Shannon Fegan

Rachel Anne Fitzpatrick Riane Megan Fitzpatrick Ciara Gallagher Caitlin Glennon Aimee Grant Anna Grant Caoimhe Grant Chelsea Holland Courtney-Lee Kearney Caitlin Lundy Eva Lundy Olivia McManus Beth McMullan Jessica McMullan Erin McShane

Casey Mullan Caoimhe Murray Keeva Murray Katie O'Connor Orla Phillips Zara Polly Ciara Reynolds Taylor Shannon Chelsea Sharvin Kate Sharvin Christina Shields Mary-Jo Tumelty Megan Wiggins Jessica Wright Rebecca Wright

Recipients of Cambridge Technical Health & Social Care

Mary Louise Clarke Amy Connor Ania Crolly-Kelly Megan Delaney Toni Kelly Rebekah Milligan

Junior Sports Award Katie Convie and Neva Loudon

Recipients of GCSE Certificates

Lucy Andree

Ellie Ball

Amy Bell

Victoria Bohill-Garrigan

Bethany Brady

Faith Broggy

Aoife Burke

Abbie Byrne

Miriam Cassidy

Sophie Chillingworth

Elle Davis

Ella Denvir

Lauren Devine

Jessica Dorrian

Willow Edgar

Natasha Fegan

Aphria Finlay

Aislinn Fitzpatrick

Erin Fitzsimons

Kaci Fung

Setanta Gorman-Crane

Shannon Harris

Chloe Holland

Kacey Holland

Elaine Kearney

Martyna Klawikowska

Rosealeia Laird

Mary-Ann Lenaghan

Georgia Logue

Hollie Magee

Lauren Magee

Niamh Magee-Sheppard

Sophie Mallon

Emma McCabe

Katie McComiskey

Caralynn McCrissican

Molly McGarrity

Cara McKervey

Shanice Moody

Charlotte Moore

Caitlin Morgan

Aoife Mulligan

Cora Murray

Skye Neeson

Molly O'Neill

Amy O'Neill-Diamond

Cara O'Shea

Erin O'Shea

Morgan Phillips

Lauren Quayle

Hannah Reid

Eimear Robinson

Cara Rooney

Bethany Shilliday

Katie Stevens

Grace Surginor

Mary-Jo Trainor

Nicole Trainor

Ciara Vaughan

Zara Watters

Beth Watterson

Recipients of GCSE Awards

Art: Miriam Cassidy (Portaferry Integrated PS)

Business: Victoria Bohill-Garrigan (St Patrick’s PS, Saul)

Child Development: Sophie Chillingworth (St Joseph’s PS, Killough)

English: Charlotte Moore (Downpatrick PS)

English Literature: Sophie Chillingworth

Geography: Erin Fitzsimons (Our Lady & St Patrick PS)

History: Erin O’Shea (St Nicholas’ PS, Ardglass)

Horticulture: Cara O’Shea (St Colmcille’s PS)

ICT: Miriam Cassidy

Learning for Life & Work: Sophie Chillingworth

Maths: Sophie Chillingworth

Further Maths: Sophie Chillingworth

Statistics: Sophie Chillingworth

Media Studies: Jessica Dorrian (St Patrick’s PS, Ballygalget)

Occupational Studies: Molly McGarrity (St Patrick’s PS, Legamaddy)

Aoife Mulligan (Our Lady & St Patrick PS)

Preparation for Adult Life: Cara O’Shea

Personal Success & Wellbeing: Aislinn Fitzpatrick (St Mary’s PS, Aughlisnafin)

Skye Neeson (St Brigid’s PS)

Polish: Julia Hinc (St Colmcille’s, PS)

Martyna Klawikowska (St Brigid’s PS)

Religious Studies: Sophie Chillingworth

Double Award Science: Charlotte Moore

Single Award Science: Sophie Chillingworth

Spanish: Sophie Chillingworth

Sport: Eimear Robinson (St Joseph’s PS, Ballycruttle)

Beth Watterson (St Patrick’s PS, Legamaddy)

Travel & Tourism: Erin Fitzsimons

Work Experience: Cara McKervey (St Brigid’s PS)

Lauren Devine (Our Lady and St Patrick PS)

Ella Denvir (St Nicholas’ PS)

Hannah Reid (St Nicholas’ PS)