Star pupils shine at SRC awards

HUNDREDS of students from secondary schools across the district celebrated their success recently at a number of local awards ceremonies.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st May 2010, 14:04 BST
Updated 24th May 2010, 15:01 BST

Staff and students from Banbridge schools, including those from Dromore High School, St. Patrick’s College Banbridge, Banbridge High School and Newbridge Integrated College, gathered together to recognise the success of those pupils participating in the School Partnerships Programme (SPP) at Southern Regional College.

The School Partnership Programme enables year 11 and 12 students in the school sector to sample areas including, digital imaging, joinery, beauty, hospitality, hairdressing and motor mechanics to name a few, in order to make a more informed career decision. The students on the SPP programme attend SRC one day per week for two years.

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Guest speakers at each of the events were Motorbike daredevil Philip McCallen, Edward Getty from CCEA and Glenavon mid-fielder Gerard McMahon.

The winners of Best Boys and Girls from the district were - Philip Miskelly and Kathryn Hutchinson from Dromore High School; Adam Millar and Aideen Colgan from St Patrick’s College; Peter Martin and Samantha Gillespie from Banbridge High School; and Stuart Walsh and Alexandra O’Dare from Newbridge Integrated College.

Nick Quinn form Newbridge Integrated College was named Best in Subject for Design Technology. Eileen Owens from St Patrick’s College and Matthew Cousins from Newbridge Integrated College were awarded for their 100 per cent attendance.