Coláiste Iosagáin students received their Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied results today.
The school had 197 Leaving Certificate students and 20 Leaving Certificate Applied students sat the exams in June.
Overall the results were excellent. Five students received over 550 points, 18 over 500 which means close to 10% of their Leaving Cert cohort received over 500 points.
The five students who received over 550 points were Maya Lyons, Avril Reilly, Harish Katta, Avril Whittle and Daniel Brady.
Daniel’s sister Grace was one of 220 First Years who started in Coláiste Iosagáin today.
Once again the Leaving Cert Applied results were eye watering with 88% achieving distinctions. This is a huge jump from an already impressive 70% last year.
Three students secured full marks which means they are in line to receive the Fergal Quinn National Award for excellence.
The three students are Chantelle Dowling, Kelly Lyons and John Whelan. Another exceptional LCA student, Corbin Fuller achieved 99%.
These results are a testimony to the hard work of all the students who should be very proud of their excellent achievements.
Principal Justin Brown said: “You would have to go far to find as dedicated and committed staff as you do here and these results continue to prove that.
“On behalf of the Board of Management and our three Deputy Principals – Ms. Walsh, Ms. O’Sullivan and Mr. McGlynn thank you.
“We would also like to acknowledge their Year Heads Mr. Walsh and Ms. Bergin and our Guidance Team of Cathy Kane and Joan O’Hara.
“While it is important to acknowledge those that achieved high points we are extremely proud of the results across the board. Congratulations to all our students and their families.”
The Leaving Cert class of 2024 in Coláiste Iosagáin included the son of one staff member – Sean O’Donnell who did very well.
Mr Brown said: “This has been a very good few weeks of school.
“Earlier in the month our planning application for our new school was submitted to Offaly County Council and now these results. It is a great start to the new school year for our school community.
“We are the only secondary school in Portarlington and we are fortunate to have such great support from parents and the local community.
“We are very appreciative of that. With over 1100 students we are one of the largest schools in the Midlands.
“Any visitor to our school always remarks about the calmness of the school and the positive and happy atmosphere. That itself is a reflection of our students and staff.
“We wish the class of 2024 continued happiness and success in their future endeavours”.
