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Ava Dewey with family Marie, Emma and Philip Dewey at her graduation ceremony on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE end of a chapter in the lives of sixth class pupils was marked at a special graduation ceremony in Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn on Thursday night.
The pupils have changed a lot over the past eight years (as you’ll see below), as has the school with the new extension opened and work on the astroturf pitch and ball wall in full swing at the moment.
There were 50 pupils graduating, most of whom have been there from junior infants, so strong friendships have been formed which will no doubt continue into secondary school as the majority will attend Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí this September.
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The ceremony began with Mass followed by graduation speeches from Principal Cáit Uí Chonchúir who paid tribute to the pupils and sixth class teacher Deaglán Ó Cuill who gave some sage advice as they continue their educational journey.
Principal Cáit then had a kind word to say about each pupil before presenting them with their graduation pack.
Each pupil was presented with a Graduation Certificate, the Fáinne Ór in recognition of each pupils Irish fluency and a framed class photograph, a treasured keepsake of these 50 students eight years together in GSME.
The treats that followed were thoroughly enjoyed and Ollie’s Delights individual graduation cupcakes really were the icing on the cake after a most memorable and special occasion. Scroll down for photos including a trip down memory lane for many of the students…
HOW IT STARTED….A flashback to first day at school in August 2014 with the children in Ms Laura Ní Dhonghaile’s Junior Infants class with Principal Cáit Uí Chonchúir. Most. Photo by Dermot Crean
HOW IT’S GOING…Deaglán Ó Cuill’s Sixth Class Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn pupils with Principal Cáit Uí Chonchúir at their graduation ceremony on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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BACK TO FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL, AUGUST 2014…The children in Ms Olive Ní Ghéaráin’s Junior Infants class with Principal Cáit Uí Chonchúir. Photo by Dermot Crean
AND BACK AGAIN…Donal Ó Suilleabháin’s Sixth Class Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn pupils with Principal Cáit Uí Chonchúir at their graduation ceremony on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupil Lily Mae Bowler with family Roy, Kitty and Eleanor at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn graduation ceremony on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sixth class pupils at their graduation ceremony on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Oscar Leane with dad Kerry at his graduation ceremony on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jayden Griffin with mom Stephanie Griffin at his graduation ceremony on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kai Kelliher with mom Vicky at his graduation ceremony on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupil Grace Rola with Charmaine, Andrejs and Molly Rola at her graduation ceremony on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ellen Lucey with dad Niall Lucey and mom Dorren Browne at her graduation ceremony on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sixth class pupils at their graduation ceremony on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Class of 2022 with teachers Catríona Ui Churráin, Deaglán Ó Cuill and Donal Ó Suilleabháin, Fr Francis Nolan, Deputy Principal Liam Ó Conchubhair and Principal Cáit Uí Chonchúir at the graduation ceremony on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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