A-Level results deliver delight across Fermanagh and Tyrone

This year was the second-time that students have undertaken summer exams marked and graded by exam boards since 2019. Published by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), the provisional figures show that 37.5 per cent of students received a grade A or above, which reflect the continued return to pre-pandemic grading.

St. Kevin's College

St. Kevin's College A-Level students receiving their results. Pictured from left: Lonan Leonard, Joanne McElgunn, Kirsten McDermott, Ellen Faux, Kerri Creighan and Aleesha Dowd.

Principal Gary Kelly is "delighted" to extend his congratulations to all Year 14 students on their A-Level results.

He said: "Your hard work and commitment have been truly impressive, and it is clear that these results are a testament to your dedication and perseverance. I also want to acknowledge the efforts of our teachers, who have played a pivotal role in supporting our students. I am incredibly proud of the achievements of our students and staff, and I wish you all the very best as you move forward into the next phase of your lives."

St. Joseph's College

St. Joseph's College Year 14 A-Level cohort. Back row, pictured from left: Sean Fee, Joe Doherty, Fiona Bartley, Head of Careers. Middle row: Eoin Bullion, Dennis McGinley, with Vice-Principal Ann Carrigan.Front row: Principal Mrs. Helena Palmer, Cal

At St. Joseph’s College, Principal Helena Palmer commented on the "excellent" set of A-Level results that Year 14 students achieved this year.

Mrs. Palmer said: "We’ve seen really positive results this year which I think reflects the determination of our young men and the hard work of both their teachers and their parents and carers. They have worked incredibly hard in their studies and this has been reflected in the grades they have deservedly achieved. I am just so proud of them all.”

She added: “It’s always a big day for everyone collecting their A-Level results and this year there was a wonderful atmosphere around the school when the boys came in to collect their results. We wish our young men all the very best as they move onto the next chapter of their educational lives.”

St. Fanchea's College

St. Fanchea's College students receiving their A-Level results: Pictured from left: Erin Reilly, Alisha McCabe, Ellie Howe and Sadhbh McAleer.

“The staff in St. Fanchea’s College are delighted with the results achieved by our Post 16 pupils," said Principal Maurice Collins regarding his student's A-Level results.

He added: "Despite the many challenges faced by [students] over the past number of years, we are confident that our Post 16 [students] have achieved their full potential across a range of A-Level and other BTEC Level 3 courses at both AS and A2 Level.

"The results achieved are a true reflection of the hard work, resilience and commitment of the girls, the dedication and inspiration of our staff, and the continued support and encouragement of parents/carers. We wish all of our Post 16 [students] continued success in their future courses or employment pathways.”

St. Michael's College

St. Michael's College, Enniskillen. Back row, from left: Lanty Feely, Ryan Gilleece, Principal Mark Henry and Larry Lee. Middle row, from left: Callum McGrath, Ciaran Dillon, Conall McCaffrey, Charlie Meade, Oisin Grainger, Paidi Drumm and Mark

"Everyone at St. Michael’s is absolutely delighted with the results achieved by our students," said Principal Mark Henry, describing the Year 14 student's A-Level results as "outstanding", with 50 per cent of all grades awarded an A* or A.

"I am delighted that the vast majority of the boys have been placed in their chosen course at University, with many having secured places at some of the most prestigious universities in the UK and in Ireland. We wish them all continued success with their studies," he said, adding: "I would like to thank the parents for all their support and our outstanding team of teachers for all their hard work in preparing the boys for their examinations."

Fivemiletown College

Year 14 students at Fivemiletown College receive their A-Level results. Pictured from left: Principal Janice Allen, Jessica McKeown, Sophie Moore, Robyn Little, Ryan Burgess, Matthew Clarke, Alexis Baranovskis, Rebecca Copeland, Amy McClung, Kaitlin

Principal Janice Allen said: "Fivemiletown College is once again delighted with an outstanding set of A-Level results.

"All Year 14 [students] progressing on to universities have secured their first preference places with a number opting for Higher Level apprenticeships in areas such as accountancy and engineering.

"A fantastic achievement reflecting the hard work and dedication of [students], underpinned by unwavering support and guidance from staff and parents.

"We wish all our leavers every success as they embark on the next stage of their journey," she added.

South West College

South West College students receiving their results. Pictured from left: Charlie Handley, Amelia Poulton, Fiachra Avery and Rebekah Nicholl. Photo: Tim Flaherty.

Hundreds of Level 3 extended diploma learners from the South West College (SWC) Omagh, Dungannon, and Enniskillen campuses collected their results, with many students achieving the equivalent of three A* grades.

South West College Principal and Chief Executive Celine McCartan said: "All students are to be congratulated as they all worked extremely hard throughout the year, and I am delighted that all their hard work has paid off. We wish them every success in their future studies and careers.”

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School students receiving their A-Level results. Pictured front row, from left: Catherine Fleming, Angel Huang, Kayla Noble, Rachel Stewart, Olivia Williams, Emily Morton and Grace Farrell. Middle row, from left: Head of Careers

"Results day for the A-Level class of 2023 at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School brought much cause for celebration," said Principal Elizabeth Armstrong, noting how 77 per cent of all grades at A2 were A*-B and eighty- five percent of students recorded three grades A*-C.

"28 students had three grade A passes or better in their portfolio while over a quarter of students had at least one A*. These excellent results opened the doors to pathways as diverse as Actuarial Science at Heriot Watt, International Relations with Chinese at Exeter, Law at Royal Holloway, London, Psychology at Cardiff, Mechatronic Engineering at Ulster, Economics and Business Management at Newcastle and Broadcast Production, Medicine and Software Engineering at Queens, Belfast," said Miss Armstrong.

Mount Lourdes Grammar School

Mount Lourdes Grammar School. Front, from left: Mrs. Jane McGeoghan (senior teacher), Anna Toal, Naoise McKernan, Bronagh Smyth, Kieva Gilleece, Ellie Carrigan, Rhianne McGuinness, Georgia Mulligan, Aoibhinn Ormsby, Niamh O’Harte and Principal Mrs.

Principal Sinead Cullen commented: "Once again, the Year 14 students of Mount Lourdes have produced an outstanding and impressive set of A-Level results. The Board of Governors, Senior Leadership Team and staff are delighted and very proud of our students’ success. Students performed exceptionally well in all subjects and I congratulate each student on their personal successes.

She continued: "These results reflect the high level of motivation, determination and resilience from our students. I also want to acknowledge the incredible efforts of parents, teachers and all school staff in preparing and supporting our students for their examinations.

"It is very satisfying to see our young people enjoying the rewards of their hard work and to share in their excitement as they commence the next phase of their education. We wish all our students continued success in their future studies and chosen career paths," added Mrs. Cullen.

Devenish College

Devenish College students receiving their A-Level results. Front row, from left: Ashlyn Martin, Ellie McDonald, Connie Carson, Aimee Knox, Nia Robinson and Holly Bullock. Back row, from left: Principal Simon Mowbray, Ethan Malone, Matthew Graham and Joe

Staff at Devenish College are once again "delighted" to record a "very pleasing" set of results.

Principal Simon Mowbray noted: “Our students have worked extremely hard over the last two years and should feel very proud of their dedication to their studies and their subsequent achievements. These results reflect the exceptional dedication, expertise and commitment of our staff and the significant support provided by their parents.

"Some very notable performances at A level includes Joel Foster A*A*B, Ethan Malone A*AA, Aimee Knox AAA, Amy Thompson AAA, Connie Carson A*BB, Matthew Graham AAB, Ellie McDonald A*BB, Nia Robinson AAB, Holly Bullock ABB, Ashlyn Martin ABB and Joe Hamilton A*BC. We were also thrilled with the many other pupils who also excelled.

"The College are also delighted with the AS results which will guarantee continued improvement next year," said Mr. Mowbray.

Castlederg High School

Delighted Castlederg High School Students sharing their results: Chloe Stevenson ABC and Jenna Forsythe A*AA.

At Castlederg High School, incoming Principal Sandra Cashel congratulated Sixth Form students on their excellent A-Level, AS and BTEC performances.

“These wonderful young people are so deserving of their superb success. We are exceptionally proud of each one of them. They have shown great flexibility, determination and resilience throughout a unique learning journey. These fantastic outcomes reflect the students’ undoubted hard work and commitment, the guidance and expertise of our highly dedicated staff and the marvellous support of parents and carers," said Mrs. Cashel, adding: "We look forward to supporting our new Year 14 students on the final year of their A Level courses so that they too can achieve their best final outcomes.

"We wish all our leavers continued success as they embark on their next pathway whether to university or further education, or into an apprenticeship or employment. Wherever the future takes them, they can undoubtedly achieve great things!”

Erne Integrated College

Erne Integrated College A-Level students receive their results. Pictured front row, from left: Stuart Bothwell, Abigail Farrelly, Amy Ellis, Elise Breen, Hope Milligan and Ava Lorentzen. Back row, from left: Vice Principal Sharon McKee, Samantha

At Erne Integrated College there were lots of happy faces when this summer’s A-Level results were collected last week.

"We are delighted with our students results, which are the culmination of two years of dedication, hard work and commitment, reflected in an overall pass rate of 98 per cent. This cohort have had a unique and challenging pathway, both through GCSEs and A-Level, because of the impact of Covid on their learning and examination experiences. It is wonderful to see them succeed and now move on to degree courses at the university of their choice, to SWC for Foundation Degrees or to their Gap Year," said Vice Principal Sharon McKee, adding: "The top three students are Ilyana Lyubomirova (A*, 3As), Eamon Maguire (A*, 2As, B) and Abigail Farrelly (A*, 2As) who are heading to Queens (Architecture), Queens (Chemistry) and Bristol (Occupational Therapy).

"We wish each of our students every success, wherever they go and we look forward to welcoming back our Year 13s who also performed well in their AS examinations."