Coláiste Naomh Cormac celebrates prestigious NEART Wellbeing Award

Coláiste Naomh Cormac was honoured to receive the prestigious NEART Wellbeing Award, becoming one of only two schools in Ireland to achieve this recognition.

The award celebrates the school's commitment to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive environment where student wellbeing is at the heart of everyday school life.

Through a whole-school approach, Coláiste Naomh Cormac, Kilcormac has prioritised student voice, fostered a strong sense of belonging, promoted positive mental health, and created opportunities for students to lead and shape wellbeing initiatives within the school community.

The presentation ceremony was attended by students, staff and invited guests. NEART Wellbeing Ambassador Finin Bermingham welcomed and addressed those gathered, speaking about the importance of empowering young people to have a voice in shaping healthy school communities. The award was formally presented by NEART Lead Tara Mulhern, who praised the dedication shown by both students and staff in embedding wellbeing across all aspects of school life.

Receiving the award is a source of immense pride for the entire school community and reflects years of commitment, collaboration and innovation in wellbeing.

Coláiste Naomh Cormac continues to lead the way in ensuring that every student feels valued, supported and connected, demonstrating that wellbeing is not just a programme, but a core value that underpins everything the school does.

This national recognition is a testament to the vision, hard work and enthusiasm of students, staff, parents and the wider school community, all of whom have played a vital role in making wellbeing a lived reality in Coláiste Naomh Cormac.