The school said it was especially wonderful to welcome back its leavers from the class of 2025/26 as they received their A-Level certificates and attended their alma mater to celebrate the outstanding successes of its students.
Jeananne Craig, journalist, author of The Life Swap and former Deputy Head Girl, was guest speaker.
"Jeananne delivered an inspiring address on the importance of saying ‘yes’ to opportunities and embracing new experiences. Reflecting on her career interviewing prominent figures and celebrities, as well as her recent journey to becoming a published author, she shared how a willingness to step outside her comfort zone helped shape the successful career she enjoys today.
“Congratulations to all of our prize winners and students. We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication and achievements,” the school said.
1. Group pictured at the Foyle College Annual Prizegiving . Front from left, Mr Barry Duffy (Vice Principal), Alderman Sir Nicholas Lyons (Immediate Past Master of Merchant Taylors' Company), Jeananne Craig (Guest of Honour), Mrs Deirdre McLaughlin (Principal), Archdeacon Robert Miller (Chairperson of the BOG), Cllr Catherine McDaid (Deputy Mayor of DCSDC), Mr Breandan Quigley (Head of Year 14) and the recipients of General Excellence in Year 14 (3As or more). (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
Group pictured at the Foyle College Annual Prizegiving . Front from left, Mr Barry Duffy (Vice Principal), Alderman Sir Nicholas Lyons (Immediate Past Master of Merchant Taylors' Company), Jeananne Craig (Guest of Honour), Mrs Deirdre McLaughlin (Principal), Archdeacon Robert Miller (Chairperson of the BOG), Cllr Catherine McDaid (Deputy Mayor of DCSDC), Mr Breandan Quigley (Head of Year 14) and the recipients of General Excellence in Year 14 (3As or more). (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
2. Mrs Sandra O'Connell (Senior Teacher), Mrs Deirdre McLaughlin (Principal), Mrs Ashley McIntosh (Head of Year 13), Mr Barry Duffy (Vice Principal) and the recipients of Subject Prizes in Year 13.
Mrs Sandra O’Connell (Senior Teacher), Mrs Deirdre McLaughlin (Principal), Mrs Ashley McIntosh (Head of Year 13), Mr Barry Duffy (Vice Principal) and the recipients of Subject Prizes in Year 13. : . Photo: KEITH MOORE : Jim McCafferty
3. Jeananne Craig (Guest of Honour), Archdeacon Robert Miller (Chairperson of the BOG), Mrs Deirdre McLaughlin (Principal) and Year 14 pupils that have been accepted into Cambridge University and Oxford University.
Jeananne Craig (Guest of Honour), Archdeacon Robert Miller (Chairperson of the BOG), Mrs Deirdre McLaughlin (Principal) and Year 14 pupils that have been accepted into Cambridge University and Oxford University. : . Photo: Keith Moore
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Mrs Sandra O’Connell (Senior Teacher), Mrs Deirdre McLaughlin (Principal), Mrs Ashley McIntosh (Head of Year 13), Mr Barry Duffy (Vice Principal) and the recipients of General Excellence in Year 13. : . Photo: KEITH MOORE : Jim McCafferty