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Sixth class pupil Eddie Hayes with dad Padraig, brothers Aiden and Callum and mom Nicola at the St Brendan’s NS Blennerville Graduation evening on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE were many tears on Tuesday as sixth class pupils spent an emotional final day at St Brendan’s NS Blennerville.
After a lap of honour earlier that day — where the pupils from other classes gave them a guard of honour — their eight years of primary school education came to an end with a graduation ceremony later that evening.
After a blessing from Fr Vitalis, Principal Robbie O’Connell welcomed all to the school hall. He said many of the students were emotional during the day, but he considered this a sign of how much the school has meant to them over the years.
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“It’s a sign that we’re doing things well here, it’s a sign that they’ll miss Blennerville National School and we will certainly miss each and every one of you,” he said.
“Finishing primary school is a significant milestone in your lives. We look back on the trials and tribulations of the last eight years, but we look forward with excitement and anticipation to what lies ahead in secondary school,” added Principal O’Connell.
“Work as hard as you can. You are all unique and have individual talents, so realise your potential and don’t look back with regrets. Be positive. Always have a positive outlook in whatever you doing be it in sport, school or family life.”
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He thanked all staff members, but especially class teacher Ms Debbie Moriarty and Ms Aine Quinn as well as caretaker Paudie O’Shea, members of the board of management, parents council and the parents of the children.
The pupils then sang Coldplay’s ‘A Sky Full Of Stars’ and the proceedings concluded with a video of the students — containing images of their journey from junior infants to sixth class, their memories and hopes for the future — projected on the wall for all to enjoy.
It’s all over now, but the memories and friendships made at Blennerville will endure for years to come. Scroll down for photos…
How it started…the St Brendan’s NS junior infants class in August 2015. Photo by Dermot Crean
How it’s going…The sixth class students with Fr Vitalis, teachers Aine Quinn and Debbie Moriarty and Principal Robbie O’Connell at the St Brendan’s NS Blennerville Graduation evening on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sixth class pupil Róisín Moran and mom Ruth Bailey at the St Brendan’s NS Blennerville Graduation evening on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ita Greaney with granddaughters Sarah Greaney and Megan Barrero at the St Brendan’s NS Blennerville Graduation evening on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sixth class pupil Polly Jones with Iona McGloin and dad David Jones at the St Brendan’s NS Blennerville Graduation evening on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Callum Ross with dad Scot sister Evie and mom Caitriona at the St Brendan’s NS Blennerville Graduation evening on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sixth class pupils Ruby Foley, Olivia Crean, Polly Jones and Alanna O’Sullivan at the St Brendan’s NS Blennerville Graduation evening on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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