Seven outstanding Mid Ulster students recognised by CCEA

by Gráinne Connolly

The successes of seven outstanding students from secondary schools in Mid Ulster have been recognised at CCEA’s annual GCE Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony. 

In total, 55 students from 37 schools across Northern Ireland were awarded for achieving top marks in the CCEA A-Level exams in the summer. 

They were joined by principals, teachers, family and friends at the Parliament Buildings in Belfast at the ceremony on Monday (18th December). 

The local pupils who achieved top A-Level results were: 

Cookstown High School 

Hannah Warwick - Art and Design 

St.Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt 

Emily Quinn - Art and Design 

Sarah Gallen - English Literature 

Roseanna Mullan - Irish 

St.Patrick's Academy, Dungannon 

Alice Bennett - Government and Politics 

Alannah McKeaveney - Government and Politics 

St. Pius X College, Magherafelt 

Anna Young - Applied I.C.T SA

Speaking at the event, Justin Edwards, Cheif Executive at CCEA, congratulated the students on their success at A Level: 

“Tonight is very much about celebrating the achievement of the top A level candidates.

"I congratulate each of them for their hard work and dedication to their chosen subjects.

"I wish them well as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. I would also like to recognise and thank those that have supported them in their achievements, particularly their teachers, family and friends."