Waterford students excel in Leaving Cert
Principal Tom Burke with students from De La Salle College. Photo credit: WLR FM
On Friday, August 23, almost 4,000 Waterford students received their Leaving Cert results, with anticipation high across the city and county.
Over at the Abbey Community College, Principal Michelle Jefford and Deputy Principal Helen O'Connor were full of praise for their Leaving students, with many of them exceeding 600 points.
Warmly congratulating them on their achievement, Ms O'Connor told the Waterford News & Star: "We are incredibly proud of each and every one of our students.
"We would like to take this moment to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of them on this special occasion.
"These results mark a significant milestone for our students, their families, and the primary schools they represent, all of whom have provided unwavering support during their time at Abbey Community College and have been essential contributors to our thriving school community."
She continued: "An advantage of our large school is the ability to offer an extensive range of subjects for our students in senior cycle. This diverse selection enables our students to pursue university and college courses, as well as enter trades and transition directly into the workforce.
"An exceptional group of students consistently excels beyond the national academic averages. This year, we are proud to have many students who achieved scores exceeding 600 points in their Leaving Certificate, along with a significant rise in the percentage of students scoring over 500 points.
"Additionally, our Leaving Certificate Applied results are at the highest end of the national range.
"We extend our best wishes to all our students as they eagerly await their CAO offers."
Deputy O'Connor added: "Our Support Team and Guidance Counsellors have been in constant contact with our students and will be there supporting them throughout the whole CAO process and beyond if necessary."
Over at De La Salle College, students celebrated their academic success with their teachers and Principal Tom Burke.
The day was tempered with sadness, however, as staff and pupils took a moment to remember student Avu Idris, who tragically passed away earlier this summer in an e-scooter accident. He would have collected his results, along with his friends and fellow students.
Students were celebrating at Mount Sion Secondary School with Principal Edward Kennedy.
The school stated online: "A massive congratulations to the class of 2024. We are so proud of the tremendous results achieved by all. We wish our students all the best in their futures."
According to Chairperson of the State Examinations Commission, Mr Martin Sisk: “In all of our work on the 2024 Leaving Certificate, we have endeavoured to ensure that candidates are treated fairly and equitably, that results are of the highest standards of quality, and that there is full transparency for candidates."
