Tullamore school celebrates students' exceptional Leaving Cert results

The Sacred Heart Secondary School in Tullamore is celebrating the outstanding Leaving Certificate results achieved by students this year.

The school said it is "beaming with pride" due to the accomplishments of its students in this year's Leaving Certificate exams, which saw some students earn top grades across different subjects. 

Commenting on the remarkable achievements of its students, the Sacred Heart Secondary School said: "The results, which were recently released, have not only brought immense joy to the school community but also highlighted the hard work, dedication, and academic excellence of our students."

Among the list of exceptional students who achieved incredible results is Anna Curry who managed to score 625 points. The school said that Anna's extraordinary results prove that "her dedication and commitment to her studies over the past two years have paid off, setting a standard of excellence for future students at Sacred Heart."

Anna Curry who scored an astonishing 625 points in her Leaving Certificate

Another notable achievement came from Aisling Hughes. Aisling earned a perfect score of 100% in both History and Biology. According to the school, her incredible performance in both of these subjects "reflects her passion and diligence, particularly in the fields of science and humanities."

Another student who managed to achieve a perfect 100% in this year's Leaving Certificate History exam is Hannah Walsh. With Hannah's successful results, the school said: "She has been an inspiration to both her peers and teachers."

Aisling Hughes, Hannah Walsh and Anna Curry sitting outside the Sacred Heart school.

There were also celebrations for Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) student Mija Toleikyte who achieved an amazing 99% in her overall LCA programme. The school commended Mija, saying that her "exceptional performance across a variety of subjects showcases her versatility and commitment to achieving her personal best."

The school has also extended its congratulations to the impressive collective results of all its students. The school commented: "Each student has worked hard to reach their goals, whether by exceeding personal targets, mastering difficult subjects, or overcoming challenges.

"The range of talents and strengths in this year’s group reflects the inclusive and supportive environment we foster at The Sacred Heart."

Mija Toleikyte and her LCA coordinator Clodagh Hogan.

The exceptional performances by students in this year's state exams maintains the Sacred Heart Secondary School's long-standing tradition of academic excellence. The school has applauded the commitment shown by its staff who have helped support each student in reaching their full potential. 

As these students embark on their exciting new journeys outside of school, the Sacred Heart Secondary School says it "looks forward to watching them thrive in their future endeavours across diverse fields such as primary school teaching, radiation therapy, law, entrepreneurship, finance, medicine, pharmacy, English literature, and much more.

"We congratulate all of our Leaving Certificate students and are incredibly proud of each one for their fantastic achievements. We wish them the very best in the exciting opportunities ahead!"