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.
9. A section of the congregation at Thursday's St. Columb's College Valedictory Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Pennyburn.
A section of the congregation at Thursday's St. Columb's College Valedictory Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Pennyburn. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
10. Mrs. McLaughlin and Mr. Chambers pictured with Year 14 students and their parents before Thursday's Valedictory Mass.
Mrs. McLaughlin and Mr. Chambers pictured with Year 14 students and their parents before Thursday's Valedictory Mass. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
11. Head Boy Aaron O'Doherty addressing the attendance at Thursday's Valedictory Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Pennyburn.
Head Boy Aaron O'Doherty addressing the attendance at Thursday's Valedictory Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Pennyburn. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
12. Mr. Donal Chambers, Head of Year, addressing the congregation at Thursday's Annual Valedictory Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Pennyburn.
Mr. Donal Chambers, Head of Year, addressing the congregation at Thursday's Annual Valedictory Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Pennyburn. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty