Tribute paid to award-winning County Derry schools at special reception

A special reception has been held for County Derry schools who have been recognised in the prestigious Families First NI Education Awards.

Staff and pupils in Limavady Grammar School are celebrating after being named ‘Overall Winner for Best School in Northern Ireland’ at the 2023 awards, which were held recently at Titanic Belfast.

Rossmar School in Limavady was crowned ‘Best Special School in NI’, while St Patrick’s College, Dungiven won ‘Best School in Co Londonderry’.

Elsewhere, Raymond Kelly (St Patrick’s, Dungiven) took home the ‘Special Recognition GEM (Going the Extra Mile) Award’ and ‘Highly Commended Co Londonderry Teacher of the Year.’

Speaking at the reception in Cloonavin, Cllr Steven Callaghan said: “I wish to pay tribute to the staff and pupils at each of these schools and I am delighted that all their work and dedication has been recognised in this way.”