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.
13. Mrs. McLaughlin and Mr. Chambers pictured with Year 14 student Aaron Concannon and his parents before Thursday's Valedictory Mass.
Mrs. McLaughlin and Mr. Chambers pictured with Year 14 student Aaron Concannon and his parents before Thursday's Valedictory Mass. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
14. 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
15. Aaron O'Dooherty, Head Boy pictured making a special presentation to Head of Year Mr. Donal Chambers on Thursday night. Included in photo is Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin, Principal and Mr. John Johnston, Vice Principal. (Photos; Jim McCafferty Photography)
Aaron O'Dooherty, Head Boy pictured making a special presentation to Head of Year Mr. Donal Chambers on Thursday night. Included in photo is Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin, Principal and Mr. John Johnston, Vice Principal. (Photos; Jim McCafferty Photography) : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
16. The Class of 2026 from St. Columb's College pictured at the Annual Valedictory Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Pennyburn on Thursday evening last. The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Stephen Ward, School Chaplain. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
The Class of 2026 from St. Columb's College pictured at the Annual Valedictory Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Pennyburn on Thursday evening last. The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Stephen Ward, School Chaplain. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) : . Photo: Jim McCafferty