CBS students honoured at awards ceremony

ST MARY’S Academy CBS recently hosted its annual Academic Awards Ceremony in the school’s gym, marking a day of recognition and celebration for students' exceptional achievements during the 2023-24 school year.

The ceremony was officially opened by the school’s principal Fiona Lennon, who spoke with warmth and enthusiasm about the importance of academic success and the hard work that goes into achieving it. 

In her opening remarks, she expressed her pride in the student body. Following Ms Lennon’s opening address, the spotlight shifted to the year heads, each of whom took to the stage to recognise the top academic performers from their respective year groups.

Four students from each base class were celebrated for their outstanding efforts and academic achievements over the past school year. These students, representing the best of their classes, were awarded medals and were met with applause from their peers and teachers.

Special recognition was also given to the first-year students, who, despite having only spent a few short weeks at St Mary’s CBS, have already demonstrated great promise. Four students from each base class were also awarded a medal.  Their strong start and commitment to their studies were acknowledged with words of encouragement from their year head.

It's been a very positive year to date for St Mary’s Academy CBS who recently have been given the green light for a new school. The new building will cost approximately €30 million and will completely replace the existing one when it’s completed. The new school will be located at the rear of the existing campus and it’s hoped that the work will start in June 2025, taking some 18 months to complete.