Students at Dublin special school celebrate results day

On Leaving Cert results day, students at St John of God Special School in Dublin gathered to receive their marks for completing the new Senior Level 1 and Senior Level 2 programmes. Fran Hyland, the school's principal, expressed that this was a historic moment for the school, as their students were the first cohort in the country to receive their Level 1 leaving cert results.

Four of the eight final-year students, along with their parents and siblings, were particularly excited to attend a special tea and cake event organised by their teacher, Katie Mullen. Upon receiving their certificates, students Leah Cormack and Zach Daly were overjoyed. Leah's mother, Rachel, praised the school and her daughter's hard work, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging young adults like Leah.

Zach's mother, Natasha, expressed her delight but also mentioned that it would be sad to leave the school after five years. The students will now move into adult day services, continuing to build their independence. Katie Mullen organized the special event to ensure her students had the same experience as other Leaving Cert students celebrating their achievements.