PICTURES: Limavady Grammar School Prize Day

Limavady Grammar School recently celebrated Prize Day 2024 with past pupil Professor Cecilia O'Kane as the chief guest.

Professor Cecilia O’Kane is a Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Wellcome Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, Queen’s University Belfast/ Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.  

The school said it was an honour for those present to listen to Cecilia’s inspirational address and recognise the outstanding achievement of the current pupils.

Set against the backdrop of a national reduction in pass and higher grades when compared to previous years Limavady Grammar students exceeded all expectations. 

In Northern Ireland, 30% of A level entries were awarded A*/A grades however in Limavady Grammar 40% of examinations sat resulted in the top A* or A grades and 72% of all grades awarded were A*-B grades. 

The figure of 82% of pupils receiving 3 or more A*-C grades represents the best results in recent years that the school has had under normal grading.

At GCSE level, Mrs. Madden commended the  pupils on their hard work and determination in spite of the many challenges they have faced during their five years in school. 

In Northern Ireland this summer at GCSE level 31% of all GCSE entries received an A or A* grade. 

In Limavady Grammar the Year 12 students far exceeded the Northern Ireland standards with 47% of all GCSE entries awarded at A*- A grades.

Mrs. Madden provided an outline of the achievements of the students in both their academic work and extracurricular activities.

She expressed her immense pride in the school and thanked the staff, Board of Governors, volunteers and Parents’ Association for their continued support and hard work.

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Guest Speaker, Professor Cecilia O'Kane, pictured with Vice Principal's, Mr. C O'Donnell and Mrs. J. Yeates, Chair of the Board of Governors, Mr. G Hill, and Principal of Limavady Grammar School, Mrs. N. J Madden.