Celebrant Fr. Shaun Doherty accepts candles from Year 12 students during Wednesday's Leavers Mass at St. Joseph's Boys School, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

placeholder image — Celebrant Fr. Shaun Doherty accepts candles from Year 12 students during Wednesday's Leavers Mass at St. Joseph's Boys School, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

IN PICTURES: St. Joseph's Boys School Year 12 Leavers Mass

Published 4th May 2025, 20:33 GMT

Wednesday's Leavers Mass, celebrated by Fr. Shaun Doherty from St. Eugene's Cathedral, saw students depart on study leave before their GCSE exams. Principal, Mrs. Ciara Deane wished all students success in their upcoming examinations

Students and parents attending the Year 12 Leavers Mass at St. Joseph's Boys School on Wednesday.

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Students and parents attending the Year 12 Leavers Mass at St. Joseph's Boys School on Wednesday.

Students and parents attending the Year 12 Leavers Mass at St. Joseph's Boys School on Wednesday.

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Students and parents attending the Year 12 Leavers Mass at St. Joseph's Boys School on Wednesday.

Mrs. Elaine McDermott, Head of Year 12/Senior Teacher, being presented with a bouquet of flowers by Mrs. Fiona Harrigan-Stewart, Vice Principal and Mrs. Ciara Deane, Principal at Wednesday's Year 12 Leavers Mass. On right is Miss Aoibhinn Shiels, Senior Teacher. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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Mrs. Elaine McDermott, Head of Year 12/Senior Teacher, being presented with a bouquet of flowers by Mrs. Fiona Harrigan-Stewart, Vice Principal and Mrs. Ciara Deane, Principal at Wednesday's Year 12 Leavers Mass. On right is Miss Aoibhinn Shiels, Senior Teacher. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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