Annual Prizegiving Day

Celebrating Achievement and Excellence

The Annual Prizegiving Day, held each May, is an important occasion in the school calendar during which we formally recognise and celebrate the achievements, dedication, and contributions of our students.

The ceremony acknowledges excellence across a broad range of areas including academic performance, commitment to study, sporting achievement, leadership, creativity, and service to the school community. It provides an opportunity to commend students whose hard work, perseverance, and positive contribution have distinguished them throughout the academic year.

Academic Awards

A significant part of the ceremony is dedicated to recognising academic excellence and commitment to learning.

Awards presented include:

• Best Leaving Certificate Results

• Best Junior Certificate Results

• Academic Student of the Year Awards

• Academic Achievement Awards in each Year Group

• Commitment to Study Awards in each Year Group

• Medals and Awards for Academic Achievement across individual subject areas

These awards recognise students who have demonstrated high levels of academic attainment, consistent application, and dedication to their studies.

Sports Awards

The School also takes great pride in acknowledging the achievements and commitment of students involved in sport.

Sports awards include:

• Player of the Year Awards across a range of sports

• Most Improved Player Awards

• Recognition of commitment, teamwork, leadership, and sporting achievement

These awards celebrate the contribution students make to school sport and the values of dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Special Recognition Awards

The concluding awards of the ceremony recognise students who have made an exceptional contribution to the life and spirit of the school community.

The Award for Commitment and Responsibility within our School 2026

Presented by Principal Ms O'Dowd to Grace Payne.

The St Raphaela’s Perpetual Cup for School Spirit 2026.

Awarded to a student who exemplifies the values, character, and community spirit of the school.

Presented by Sr.Patricia to Isabel Kelly

Prefect of the Year

Presented in recognition of outstanding leadership, responsibility, and service to the school community.

Presented by Deputy Principal Ms Behan to Emily Sheehan.

The Eileen O'Donnell Award for Innovation & Creativity

Awarded to a student who has demonstrated exceptional creativity, originality, and innovation.

Presented by Eileen O'Donnell to Sarah Bowen.

Presentation of Head Girl & Deputy Head Girls for 2026-2027

Presentation of Head Girl Sofia O'Neill and Deputy Head Girls Rose Bushnell and Evie Stanley Pictured with Principal Ms O'Dowd, outgoing Head Girls Isabel Hawthorn Byrne, Grace Payne & Isabel Kelly.

Acknowledgement

The Annual Prizegiving Day is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the many accomplishments of our students and to acknowledge the support and encouragement provided by staff, parents, and the wider school community.

We congratulate all students who received awards and commend the efforts of all members of the school community who contribute to the continued success and spirit of the school.

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