Laois school awards two students with €1,000 scholarships
Two lucky graduates of a Laois secondary school have been awarded €1,000 each towards their third level education.
Portlaoise College has announced this year's winners of its Scholarship Bursary, funded by the Parents Council.
This year Tamzin Murphy and Conor Daly, were presented with cheques of €1,000 each to help with their higher education studies.
Tamzin is completing a Bachelor of Business Studies with German at the University of Limerick.
Principal Noel Daly congratulated them both.
“At Portlaoise College we prepare our students to voyage out beyond the comfortable, with courage and confidence. We value critical thinking and strive to build self-belief for all our students. Both Tazmin and Conor embodied this traits and we know that their desire to continue to achieve at the highest level will allow them to perform to their full potential.
"Tazmin and Conor were selected as they demonstrated a commitment to their studies throughout their Leaving Certificate, a strong work ethic and great enthusiasm in the classroom. We wish Tamzin and Conor the very best in their studies and future careers,” he said.
Conor has recommended his course to others.
Tamzin came her mum Imelda and her Granny to receive her award, while Conor is pictured with his mum Anne Marie.
This year Portlaoise College Parents Council had held a hugely successful Harvest Ball. Due to its success, they are planning another gala dinner in October 2023.