{"id":32366,"date":"2025-09-10T16:08:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T15:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/?p=32366"},"modified":"2025-09-11T14:40:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T13:40:00","slug":"students-shine-at-kcetb-student-of-the-year-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/en\/students-shine-at-kcetb-student-of-the-year-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Students Shine at KCETB Student of the Year Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Students Shine at KCETB Student of the Year Awards<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Thirteen Students Awarded across Kilkenny and Carlow schools<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <em>KCETB Student of the Year Awards<\/em> took place at the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny on Friday (5 Sept) afternoon. Thirteen students, each of whom have made a difference to their school community, were awarded for their respective post-primary schools in counties Kilkenny and Carlow.<\/p>\n<p>Now in its twelfth year, KCETB\u2019s <em>Student of the Year Award<\/em> recognises personal and academic achievement. It is awarded to the student who has contributed to their school in a meaningful way during their time in post-primary education. It recognises skills and talents; dedication and determination; academic achievements; extra-curricular activities; generosity of spirit; kindness to others; willingness to take an active part in school life; and the student\u2019s capacity to make a difference to their school community. Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) provides full-time educational services across 13 post-primary schools in both counties.<\/p>\n<p>The special honour was bestowed on thirteen students who each received a specially commissioned silver medal.<\/p>\n<p>Alison Malone, Grennan College<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32369\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-32369\" src=\"https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3163-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Student of the Year Awards 2025\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3163-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3163-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3163-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3163-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3163-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3163-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3163-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zoe Joyce, Borris College, Ruby Connolly, Col\u00e1iste Eoin, Hannah Doyle, Tyndall College, Dylan Jenkins, Col\u00e1iste Aindri\u00fa,<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Damon Mac Mathuna, Gaelchol\u00e1iste Cheatharlach<\/p>\n<p>David Boland, Col\u00e1iste Mhuire<\/p>\n<p>Dylan Jenkins, Col\u00e1iste Aindi\u00fa<\/p>\n<p>Hannah Doyle, Tyndall College<\/p>\n<p>Isabelle O\u2019Brien, Abbey Community College<\/p>\n<p>Jody Brooks, Duiske College<\/p>\n<p>Max O\u2019Keeffe, Scoil Aireagail<\/p>\n<p>Megan Farrell, Kilkenny City Vocational School<\/p>\n<p>Ned Murray O\u2019Shea, Col\u00e1iste Cois Si\u00faire<\/p>\n<p>Ruby Connolly, Col\u00e1iste Eoin<\/p>\n<p>Tom\u00e1s \u00d3 h\u00d3ld\u00e1in, Col\u00e1iste Pobal Osra\u00ed<\/p>\n<p>Zoe Joyce, Borris College<\/p>\n<p>The students, along with their parents, school principals and deputy principals, were welcomed by the acting Chief Executive and Director of Schools, Dr. Pauline Egan, and the chair of its Board Cllr Andrea Dalton.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on Friday afternoon Dr. Pauline Egan said: <em>\u201cThe Student of the Year award is not just about academic achievement but also about the contribution which each one of you has made to the life of your school.\u00a0 The selection process is never easy, and your nominations are all the more special because of this.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This is an award which speaks of your commitment, your dedication and your determination to play a positive role in the life of the school. It also reflects your capacity and generosity in contributing to the extra-curricular life of the school.\u00a0 It is in essence about the capacity that each one of you has shown to be role models and make a difference\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32371\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32371\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-32371\" src=\"https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3186-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Student of the Year Awards 2025\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3186-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3186-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3186-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3186-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3186-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3186-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3186-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jody Brooks, Duiske College, Megan Farrell, Kilkenny City Vocational School, Isabelle O&#8217;Brien, Abbey Community College and Ned Murray O&#8217;Shea, Col\u00e1iste Cois Si\u00faire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>School principals praised their student\u2019s valued and varied achievements, the contribution they made during their time in secondary school and the leadership they showed. As chairperson of KCETB Board, Cllr Andrea Dalton presented the students with their medals. Speaking at the event, she said: <em>\u201cEach of the thirteen students we honour here today has been chosen as the Student of the Year for their school \u2013 a remarkable achievement that speaks not only to academic success, but also to their character, leadership, and contribution to school life. They are role models for their peers; and ambassadors for the values that KCETB schools strive to uphold.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>KCETB acting Chief Executive Pauline Curtis congratulated each one of the students on their remarkable achievements over their time at school.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32374\" style=\"width: 906px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-32374\" src=\"https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3138-1024x626.jpg\" alt=\"Student of the Year Awards\" width=\"906\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3138-1024x626.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3138-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3138-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3138-1536x939.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3138-2048x1252.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3138-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/kcetb.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0A7A3138-1568x959.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zoe Joyce, Borris College, David Boland, Col\u00e1iste Mhuire, Hannah Doyle, Tyndall College, Max O&#8217;Keeffe, Scoil Aireagail, Ruby Connolly, Col\u00e1iste Eoin, Megan Farrell, Kilkenny City Vocational School, Cllr Andrea Dalton, Dr. Pauline Egan, Director of Schools\/Chief Executive (acting), Jody Brooks, Duiske College, Tom\u00e1s \u00d3 hOld\u00e1in, Col\u00e1iste Pobal Osra\u00ed, Isabelle O&#8217;Brien, Abbey Community College, Ned Murray O&#8217;Shea, Col\u00e1iste Cois Si\u00faire, Alison Malone, Grennan College and Dylan Jenkins, Col\u00e1iste Aindri\u00fa<br \/>Photograph: Patrick Browne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students Shine at KCETB Student of the Year Awards Thirteen Students Awarded across Kilkenny and Carlow schools The KCETB Student of the Year Awards took place at the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny on Friday (5 Sept) afternoon. 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