This year, members of Larmor House achieved significant academic successes across all levels.
At GCSE level, we extend our congratulations to Joseph Bourke 3A*, 5A, 1B, and 1C; Matthew Jordan 4A*, 4A, and 1B; Robbie McAreavey 8A*, 2A; Benjamin McCarten 3A*, 5A and 1B; and Hugo Robinson 1A*, 8A and 1B. Congratulations to all the successful Larmor pupils. We are confident that your impressive achievement will be a strong foundation for continued success.
At AS-level, strong academic performances were also noted: Adam Boyd D, M, 2A; Sebastian Clark 2A, 1B; Alexander Gray 3A; Mathew McAreavey 4A; Patrick Morgan 4A; and James Smith D,D 2A. We wish all the pupils every success in their A2-Level journey ahead.
At A2 Level, the successes continued: Darcy Donnelly D*, 2A; Lewis Foster 2A, 1B; Marcell Jancsurak 1A*, 2A; and Dragos Martonos 2A,1B. We wish all the Larmor leavers the best of luck in their future endeavours.
Larmor continued its excellence through some outstanding performances in the House Championship. We won the Championship shield in a closely contested competition. There were some standout performances such as the Junior House Rugby competition and the Sholdis Cup for basketball.
In Year 14, Blake McLean represented the Ulster and Ireland U19 teams; Adam Leckey represented the Ireland U19 cricket team and the Northern Knights; and Patrick Young achieved a top 10 ranking U18 level in Ireland for tennis.
In Year 13, Adam Boyd represented Ulster and Ireland Schools rugby teams at U18 level, while Cian McClean (Year 13) captained the Ulster U18 team.
In Year 12, Benjamin McCarten competed in the 4x100m relay team at Irish Schools Athletics competition, and Robbie McAreavey played for the Ireland U16 hockey team.
In Year 11, Charlie keys was selected for the Ulster U16 hockey squad; Will Downey, Oliver Cooke and Jack Robinson were all involved with the Ulster U17 rugby squad; in cricket, Jack Robinson was selected for the NCU; Evan Houston finished 2nd 100 and 200m Breaststroke events at the Irish National Swimming Championships;
In Year 9, Lucas Riley was involved with the Ulster Hockey U13 squad. In Year 8, Felix Harrison was also involved with the Ulster U13 hockey squad, while Ethan Hill was the top goal scorer at the Foyle Cup, and in cricket, Freddie Robinson was selected for the NCU.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Monteith and the tutors for their steadfast dedication to the pupils throughout the year. The achievements mentioned above owe much to their encouragement and support. As we look ahead, we wish every member of Larmor House continued success, whether in athletic pursuits, on the stage, or in academic endeavours.
