Finn Valley College held its annual Prizegiving Ceremony on Thursday, May 23rd, to recognise the outstanding accomplishments of its students.
The ceremony marked the first for the new Principal, Mr. Séan Mc Fadden, who proudly addressed the student body and staff.
The event was a joyous celebration of academic excellence and extracurricular achievements. Mr. Rory White served as the master of ceremonies, welcoming special guest speaker Dr. Martin Gormley, Director of Schools for Donegal ETB. Dr. Gormley delivered an inspiring message, highlighting the power of education as a passport to a world of opportunity.
Student awards were presented within the framework of the school’s five core values: Excellence in Education, Care, Respect, Equality, and Community. Mr. Mc Fadden emphasized the importance of teamwork, a cornerstone of the school’s success. He expressed his gratitude to the Prizegiving Committee, staff, parents, the Board of Management, the Parents Association, and community partners for their unwavering support.
The school congratulates all the recipients who have shown persistence, strived towards success, displayed creative minds and valued empathy and kindness along the way.
“We are incredibly proud of each and every one of our students.”
Junior Male and Female Students of the Year Jay Thompson and Amy Lyttle
Spirit of the Year Award
Caretakers Award – Gavin Mc Connell
Wellbeing Committee
Recipients of Excellence in Humanities, Creative Design, STEM and Languages Awards
Student of the Year Awards
Debating Team
Sports Awards
Student Mentors
Full Attendance Recipients
Drama – Participation in the Variety Concert
Student Council
People Skills Programme
Vex Robotics Recipients
Gaisce Awards
Class Leaders
Green Schools Committee
Senior Prefects – Leadership Team
Full Attendance Recipients
Senior Male and Female Student of the Year Award 2024 – Charlie Ward and Sophie Mc Partland
JCSP Recipients
