In her opening address, St. Columb’s Principal Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin asked both pupils to ‘Always remember your time with us. Recall with fondness and kindness the experiences that you have had here, the teachers that you have encountered, the staff who have supported you, the friends you have made, the school that has helped to shape you.’
Here are some photographs from the day.
1. Students from the Class of 2026 pictured after Thursday evening's Valedictory Mass.
Students from the Class of 2026 pictured after Thursday evening's Valedictory Mass. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
2. Year 14 student Callum Richardson receiving his candle from Mr. Donal Chambers, Head of Year. Centre is Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin, Principal.
Year 14 student Callum Richardson receiving his candle from Mr. Donal Chambers, Head of Year. Centre is Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin, Principal. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
3. Some of the St. Columb's College Year 14s pictured during Thursday's Valedictory Mass.
Some of the St. Columb's College Year 14s pictured during Thursday's Valedictory Mass. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
4. Year 14 student Aidan McBride watches as his mum add a comment to the year book during St. Columb's College Valedictory celebrations.
Year 14 student Aidan McBride watches as his mum add a comment to the year book during St. Columb's College Valedictory celebrations. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty