by Gráinne Connolly
The successes of eight outstanding students from secondary schools in Enniskillen and Omagh 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:
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School
Lauren Doogan - History of Art
Loreto Grammar School, Omagh
Katherine McStay - Business Studies
Kyra McMahon - Health and Social Care SA
Roisin Devlin - Religious Studies
Mount Lourdes Grammar School, Enniskillen
Emer Kennedy - Chemistry
Nicole Donnelly - Technology and Design
Omagh Academy
Rachel Sproule - Art and Design
St. Fanchea's College, Enniskillen
Laureen Boyle - Health and Social Care DA
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."