St. Gerard’s School LEAVING CERTIFICATE RESULTS 2017 Dear Parents, The Board of Directors, the management of the school and all of the staff wish to convey our sincere congratulations to the Class of 2017 on their remarkable Leaving Certificate results – the best in the school’s history. Indeed, 4 of the last 6 year groups have created new record averages of 457, 451, 446 and 489 today. The class of 2017 have created new academic records in most subject areas for the school. They have exceeded all expectations and I am extremely proud of all the students’ academic outcomes. The teaching staff deserve enormous credit for their dedication to their students. The class average CAO Points is a remarkable 489 Points per person (previous 2016 record 457 Points). 48% attained in excess of 500 points 56% attained in excess of 495 points 72% attained over 450 points 87% attained over 400 points 96% attained over 300 points 8 students attained in excess of 600 points 1 student attained 8 H1’s – one of 13 in Ireland 63% of all HL grades attained were at H1 and H2 16% of all grades were at H1 47% of all grades attained were at H2 (80% or higher) There is a myriad of factors, which when combined together have resulted in the success of our students. There are four factors that define our exemplary success. 1. 2. 3. 4.
The continuous hard work, commitment and dedication of our students. The dedication of the teachers, the quality of the teaching in the classroom and our education of excellence. The encouragement and support of our engaged parents. The belief through our Patron Saint, St. Gerard Majella, that all things are possible through a confident faith and a zeal for hard work.
St. Gerard’s School are proud of our mixed ability ethos and we are delighted to celebrate the success of all our students. The holistic development of our students is equally important to their academic progress, so that we can continue to produce young men and women who are educated, thinking and caring individuals. The Class of 2017 will now embark on the next stage of their journey. We wish them well in the knowledge that the spirit of St. Gerard’s School will remain with them forever as they strive to be the best that they can be. Tom Geraghty Headmaster August 2017