Thursday evening 26th October, we welcomed back our 2023 Year 12 Leavers to celebrate their fantastic achievements at St Joseph's. It was also an opportunity to thank their parents and carers who supported their children and our students over the last five years. The pupils who left in June 2023 were a special group of young men who represented St Joseph's with dignity and honour, representing our school motto 'Vir Justus'. The results achieved by this year group represent the highest ever results achieved by the school. This is due to the talents of the pupils, the dedication of their parents and the diligence of all of St Joseph's staff. It was a pleasure having our past pupils back in St Joseph's.
The ceremony was led by Master of Ceremonies, Head of Year Mrs Legge, and speakers included Principal Mr Murray, Head of the Board of Governors Canon Brown, Class of 2023 Head Boy, Rossa O'Donovan Murphy , Head of PE Mr Poacher, and guest speaker Mr Ciaran Conlon, Trustee of the Brian Conlon Foundation.
The Music Department Junior Traditional Group led by Year 9 pupil Aaron Dunne Madigan, provided the celebratory music and entertainment to enhance the evening.
Everyone was invited for light refreshments afterwards.
We wish the class of 2023 every success in their next stage of education, training or employment. Our doors are always open to our St Joseph's boys.
All pupils received their GCSE certificates and individual pupils where awarded Subject Winners.
Mathematics Award is sponsored by Ian Mallon Solicitors
Joint winners - Aidan Sands and Nguyen Tran presented by Head of Mathematics Mrs Toman
Geography Award is sponsored by Newry Credit Union
Winner - Pawel Schwarz presented by Head of Geography Mrs McGuigan
English Award is sponsored by McEvoy's Drapery
Winner - Dean Gallagher presented by Acting Head of English Miss McQuaid
Statistics Award is sponsored by McCaul Signs
Winner - Pawel Schwarz presented by Head of Mathematics, Mrs Toman
History Award is sponsored by Canal Court Hotel
Winner - Kevin Turley presented by Head of History Mr Morgan
Religion Award is sponsored by Rooney Coaches
Winner - Rossa O'Donovan Murphy presented by Head of Religion Mr Fearon
Science Double Award is sponsored by Norbrook Newry
Winner - Pawel Schwarz presented by Head of Science Mr Francis Boyle
Science Single Award is sponsored by Newry Credit Union
Winner - David Olszowy presented by Head of Science Mr Francis Boyle
Art & Design Award is sponsored by Newry & Mourne District Council
Winner - Dean Gallagher presented by Head of Art Mrs Hurley
Music Award is sponsored by Training for Business
Winner - Nathan Hoang presented by Head of Music Mrs Byrne
PE Studies Award is sponsored by Newry & Mourne Enterprise Agency
Winner - Jonathan Savage presented by Head of PE Mr Poacher
Top Sportsman Award is sponsored by Peter Sands & Sons Ltd Bitumac Contractors
Winner - James O'Hanlon presented by Head of PE Mr Poacher
Technology & Design/Construction Award is sponsored by Felix O'Hare & Co
Winner - Lorcan Comiskey presented by Technology teacher Mr Nolan
Craftsman Award is in Memorandum of Mr Michael Anderson
Winner - Calum Hughes presented by Technology teacher Mrs Quinn
Vocational Studies Award is sponsored by Haldane Fisher
Winner - Marcus Fegan presented by Technology teacher Mrs Quinn
ICT Award is sponsored by Buttercrane Newry
Winner - Ruairi Hannan presented by Head of ICT Mr Agnew
ICDL Award is sponsored by Professional IT Training Solutions
Winner - Rossa O'Donovan presented by Mrs Kearns
Personal Development Award is sponsored by Whitegates Community Business Limites
Winner - Ryan Byrne presented by Head of Year Mr Agnew
Home Economics Award is sponsored by Carrickdale Hotel
Winner - Jonathan Savage presented by Mrs Rice Home Economics Department
Learning for Life and Work Award is sponsored by Timoney's Ice Cream
Winner - Euan Casey presented by Head of LLW Mr Fearon
Digital Technologies Award is sponsored by Bored of Lunch
Winner - Ethan Torley presented by Digital Technology teacher Mr Fox
Inspirational Award 'Anything is Possible' is sponsored by the Student Support Officer Mr Martin McGreevy
Winner - Ethan Torley presented by Pastoral Care Leader Mrs Muckian
Special Achievement Award is sponsored by Ballygorman Contracts Ltd
Winner - Shayne Smith presented by Canon Brown
Principals Award for Endeavor is sponsored by Orior by Design
Winner - Aidan Quinn presented by Principal, Mr Murray
Conlon Ward is sponsored by the Brian Conlon Foundation
Winner - Nguyen Tran presented by Ciaran Conlon
Head Boy Award is sponsored by First Derivative
Rossa O'Donovan Murphy presented by Principal Mr Murray
Best Over All Student Award is sponsored by MJM Group
Winner - Pawel Schwarz present by Head of Board of Governors Canon Brown
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