St. Colm’s Top Performing Pupils

St. Colm’s High School Draperstown has achieved three top positions in Northern Ireland in the 2019 A Level and GCSE Occupational Studies examinations. In A Level Health and Social Care a magnificent 2nd and 3rd place in Northern Ireland was achieved by Nicole Donnelly and Katie McAuley respectively.

Francis Flanagan achieved Learner of the Year in GCSE Design and Creativity which he studied through collaboration with the Northern Regional College, Ballymena campus. He was presented with his Award at the CEA Celebration Ceremony in the Titanic Centre in Belfast on Tuesday 17th December. Francis is currently pursuing a career in Hairdressing in the Battisti Salons in Cookstown and Belfast.

Principal Roisin McKenna praised the excellent work and commitment shown by staff in St. Colm’s High School and the Northern Regional College.

‘These top places are a clear demonstration of the high quality teaching and learning coupled with the determination to strive for excellence from pupils and the unstinting support from parents.