A’Level Success 2013

PRESS RELEASE FRIDAY 16TH AUGUST 2013

OUTSTANDING A-LEVEL RESULTS AT ABBEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL

The Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School, Newry is celebrating yet another exceptional set of A-Level results.

The most significant statistic from these results is that more pupils at the Abbey are obtaining the top grades. Almost 50% of all results were grade A, 76% were grades A*, A or B and 93% grades A*-C.

Another highlight for the ‘Class of 2013’ is that this years results have matched last years outstanding success, which was highlighted recently in the national media, where The Abbey Grammar was listed in the top 30 schools, as the top boys Grammar School in Northern Ireland with 86% of pupils achieving three or more A Levels at grades A*-C.

A total of 17 pupils achieved 3 or more A’s.

Seven pupils achieved at least 4 ‘A’ grades. Declan Garvey obtained an outstanding 4 A* grades. Matt Kinsella obtained 3 A* grades, 1 A grade and also an A grade at AS. Cailum Finnegan and Cathal Murphy obtained 2 A* grades and 2 A grades each.

Bryan Murphy and Mark Rafferty obtained 1 A* grade and 3 A grades each. Kieran McKevitt obtained 4 A grades.

Another ten pupils achieved at least 3 ‘A’ grades. Peter Brady obtained 2 A* grades, an A grade and a B grade. Darren Brady obtained 2 A* grades and an A grade. Patrick Tiernan obtained an A* grade and 2 A grades. Tiernan Connolly and Colin Rice both obtained an A* grade, 2 A grades and an A grade at AS each. Paul McCabe also obtained an A* grade and 2 A grades. Steven Connell obtained 3 A grades and a B grade. Gregory Wallace obtained 3 A grades and a C grade. Conor Hoey and John McKevitt obtained 3 A grades.

Mr Dermot McGovern, Headmaster congratulated this exceptional group on their results. He indicated that virtually every boy achieved his first choice university place. He was also delighted with the Lower Sixth performance in their AS examinations as they now have the potential to outperform this years A-Level results next year. He paid tribute to his hard working staff, both teaching and support staff and thanked them for all their efforts and dedication to the welfare of their students. He also acknowledged the strong school-parental links that helped the boys to achieve their best.

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Pupils who achieved at least 3 ‘A’ grades in their A-Level examinations at the Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School, Newry are congratulated by Mr Dermot McGovern, Headmaster. Included are Declan Garvey, Matt Kinsella, Cailum Finnegan, Cathal Murphy, Bryan Murphy, Mark Rafferty, John McKevitt and Kieran McKevitt , Peter Brady, Darren Brady, Patrick Tiernan, Tiernan Connolly, Colin Rice, Paul McCabe, Steven Connell, Gregory Wallace and Conor Hoey. Also included are Mr Mark Grogan, Upper Sixth Year Tutor, Mr Ronan Ruddy and Mr Paul O’Shea, Vice Principals.

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Mr Dermot McGovern, Headmaster congratulates pupils who achieved at least 4 ‘A’ grades in their A-Level examinations at the Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School, Newry. Included are Declan Garvey, Matt Kinsella, Cailum Finnegan, Cathal Murphy, Bryan Murphy, Mark Rafferty and Kieran McKevitt . Also included are Mr Mark Grogan, Upper Sixth Year Tutor, Mr Ronan Ruddy and Mr Paul O’Shea, Vice Principals