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‘the College remained mindful that Well-Being was a central focus to

support the College Community on its onwards journey. ’

78% of students achieved three successful grades. We extend congratulations also to those who had
achievements commensurate with their gifts, including 66% of students who studied two A Level

grades and achieved Pass, Merit or Distinction grades in preparation for their chosen careers. In
particular, it has been impressive to observe many students overcoming challenges and, through

their determination, achieving standards beyond their hopes as well as developing significant
leadership and interpersonal skills in the process.

In another unique year with qualification outcomes at most grades returning to pre-pandemic

outcomes students have excelled with the school year adaptations and examination syllabi which
have proved challenging. The following subject areas achieved 100% A – C grades: Child Care, Sport,

Single and Double Award Information Technology. Other highly successful subjects included Art,
CTEC Business, Digital Technology, Engineering, English Literature, History, Health and Social Care,

Life & Health Science, Mathematics, Religious Education, Travel & Tourism and Technology - all in the
A* – C range.

Many of these pupils have entered tertiary education: Studying Law at the University of Ulster,

Sports Studies, Marketing, Event Management, Primary and Post-Primary including Early Childhood
Studies at Stranmillis and St. Mary’s University, Health & Social Care, Quantity Surveying, History,

Consumer Management, Cinematic Arts, Business, Drama and Psychology, Criminology, Occupational
Therapy at Magee, Bio-Medical Engineering, Food Innovation and Nutrition at CAFRE and Computing.

Others have entered high level Apprenticeships… earning and learning and others taking a year out.
Congratulations to all!

Now that examinations and pupils outcomes have levelled up with pre-pandemic outcomes the
College remained mindful that Well-Being was a central focus to support the College Community on

its onwards journey. With this in mind, following surveys, consultation and a listening ear the College
chose to focus on the Take Fives Steps to wellbeing which is an evidence-based public health

message aimed at improving wellbeing. Based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing developed by the New
Economics Foundation the College set the goal to work toward improving wellbeing in its fullest

sense, both physically and emotionally, where people can feel good and function well. Evidence
indicates that is individuals who practice all ‘5 steps’ are those who have the highest level of

wellbeing.