It has been a memorable week of celebration at Loreto Balbriggan as we recognised the achievements, leadership, and contributions of students across all year groups through our Prizegiving and Graduation ceremonies.

1st Year Prizegiving

Our 1st Year students marked an important milestone with their very first Prizegiving ceremony on Friday 15th May. The occasion celebrated academic achievement, academic endeavour, and extra-curricular involvement, recognising the many ways students have embraced their first year of secondary school.

2nd & 3rd Year Prizegiving

On Wednesay 20th May, our 2nd and 3rd Year students came together for their joint Prizegiving ceremony, celebrating excellence across academics, endeavour, and school life.

Alongside academic awards, we were proud to recognise our Extra-Curricular Roll of Honour, celebrating outstanding student leadership, debating success, scientific innovation, business enterprise, and many other contributions to our school community.

The ceremony also included the presentation of our perpetual awards.

Junior Mary Ward Student of the Year
Awarded to Romi Banim, recognising a student who embodies the core values of our founder, Mary Ward: Justice, Joy, Freedom, Sincerity, and Truth.

2nd Year Spirit Award in Honour of Rafaella Costin
Awarded to Aimee Singleton. Generously donated by Rafaella’s family, this special award honours the memory of Rafaella Costin, who passed away on 5th December 2021. During her time at Loreto Balbriggan, Rafaella embraced every aspect of school life. The award recognises a student whose outstanding participation, generosity of spirit, and contribution to school life reflect the legacy she left behind.

Junior Sports Person of the Year
Awarded to Tommitina Tom-Irehovbude for outstanding dedication, skill, and sportsmanship.

Senior Prizegiving

On Monday 18th May, we gathered to celebrate our Senior Prizegiving for 5th and 6th Year students, recognising academic excellence, leadership, and outstanding contribution to school life.

The ceremony was a fitting reflection of the leadership that defines our school community. A particularly meaningful moment was the official passing of the torch, as our outgoing Head Girls handed over their leadership roles to the newly appointed Head Girls for the coming year. The outoing Head Girl Team also delivered a heartfelt, funny and nostalgic farewell speech, filled with memories and words of thanks and gratitude.

We are delighted to announce our Senior Prizegiving award recipients:

Senior Student of the Year
Awarded to Megan Nolan in recognition of outstanding academic dedication, integrity, and overall contribution to life at our school.

Senior Mary Ward Student of the Year
Awarded to Ally Bell. This honour recognises a student who consistently embodies and champions the values of our founder, Mary Ward: Justice, Joy, Freedom, Sincerity, and Truth.

Loreto Education Trust JOY Award
Awarded to Bronagh McCormack. Presented by the Loreto Education Trust, this award recognises a Sixth Year student who brings joy to their peers, teachers, and the wider school community.

Senior Sports Persons of the Year
Awarded to Ashley Guinan and Lile Tully for exceptional athletic achievement, leadership, and dedication to school sport throughout their senior years.

Spiorad na Gaeilge Award
Awarded to Cerys O’Mahony for outstanding achievement and commitment to our native language.

Senior Business Award
Awarded to Aoife Boylan in recognition of excellence, critical thinking, and insight in Business Studies.

Senior Music Award
Awarded to Kate Hussey for exceptional musical talent, dedication, and contribution to the musical life of the school.

Senior Science Award
Awarded to Cara Mullen for academic excellence and curiosity in the field of Science.

Transition Year Graduation & Prizegiving

Our Transition Year Class of 2026 celebrated their Prizegiving and Graduation ceremonies, providing an opportunity to reflect on a year marked by growth, new experiences, and achievement. The TY Prizegiving recognised students who made exceptional contributions throughout the year and embraced the many opportunities offered by the programme.

We are proud to announce our major Transition Year award recipients:

Transition Year Student of the Year
Awarded to Abbie Tierney for her outstanding contribution, enthusiasm, and commitment to all aspects of the Transition Year programme.

TY Mary Ward Student of the Year
Awarded to Abbie Leonard, recognising a student who truly lived out the values of our founder, Mary Ward: Justice, Joy, Freedom, Sincerity, and Truth.

Transition Year Sports Person of the Year
Awarded to Sophie Neurohr for outstanding athletic performance, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout the year.

Congratulations to all award recipients, and indeed to every student whose hard work, commitment and participation defined the year. While awards recognise particular accomplishments, we take pride in the progress, achievements and personal bests attained by students across all year groups.