We are trying to achieve two aims here. Firstly, acknowledge (and remember) the outstanding ability and effort of the pupils that we have had the privilege to teach. Secondly, use the success of these young people to stimulate and motivate other young minds; fostering the attitude: "if they can do it then so can I".
This page of the site is dedicated to the pupils who have brought special acclaim to the Science Faculty. The teachers, and the pupils too, are proud of their achievements. These will have resulted from a combination of high ability and outstanding dedication to self-directed studies.
If you feel that we have overlooked your special achievements then please let us know!
If you are still at the school (or indeed any school), we hope that this page might help to motivate you to set your targets higher, and "go that extra mile". It is a part of our role (perhaps the biggest part) to get the best out of the individuals that pass through our doors. However, in reality, it is the pupils themselves that have most control over this. Most could achieve more if they set their minds' on it! Perhaps what is missing, is sight of the 'finish line', or the 'point'. The point is that success breeds success . The 'finish line' reads: "best of the best"
| FOR A MORE OBJECTIVE VIEW: CCEA have a web page showing which schools had the pupils gaining the top marks in each subject. But remember that many Departments, in many Schools, don't do CCEA Examinations and are not included here! Press on this arrow to find it ........................................ |
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We therefore invite our pupils to look at the achievements of these individuals over the last decade, and to ask themselves if they feel able and willing to follow in their footsteps. We want them to be optimistic 'go-getters', and if it isn't a contradiction, to remain unafraid of failing. No matter how good your are, there's always someone better; but perhaps they'll have an off-day!
| Academic Year. | Year Group. | Achievement. | Those Involved. |
| 1988-9 | 11 |
Beaten U.K. Finalists in the Top of the Bench Chemistry Quiz. This prestigious Competition is run by no-less than the "Royal Society of Chemistry" Our team of four chemists won the Northern Ireland stage. They then did the Province proud by getting through two more stages in London. The team was then narrowly beaten in to second in the final that involved the top 4 U.K. Schools. We have not had the chance to enter since that date; but if we can get four interested, able and very dedicated students, we'll "go to town on it" again! |
The team of four pupils, who had to be 14 or under at the time, were: -
Click here to see a photograph of the team in Action. Click here to see the certificate.
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| 1991-2 | 14 | Boy
with the highest mark in A' Level Chemistry: CCEA/N. Ireland. Finished in the Top 3 in A' level Biology: AEB. |
James
Mc Daid.
He had the two requirements in abundance. First, quiet confidence in his own ability, and second, determination to succeed. James went on to Cambridge to study Medicine. |
| 1992-3 | 14 | Boy with the highest mark in A' Level Chemistry: CCEA/N. Ireland. |
Conor Mc Cann Conor also had these attributes. He may have been motivated by the achievements of James Mc Daid the previous year. He went on to study Medicine at Queens University, Belfast. Click
here to see a picture of Conor
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| 1997-8 | 10 | Winners
of the Northern Ireland Junior Science Competition at Dominican College,
Belfast.
Typically, about 18 schools from all over the province send a single team of their best 3 year Junior Science students. |
The winning team had: -
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| 1998-9 | 10 | Winners
of the Northern Ireland Junior Science Competition at Dominican College,
Belfast.
Loreto scored 88.
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The
winning team had: -
Click here to see a picture of them.
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| 1998-9 | 14 | Winner of a Bronze Medal in the International Chemistry Olympiad. |
Fiona Mc Ferran She won through three separate grueling stages in the Ireland Heats. She gained one of the three places to represent her country on the International stage in Bangkok, Thailand. Upon arriving for the International Final in Bangkok, at the end of June 1999, Fiona met up with thee best in chemistry. These included students from the most prestigious private institutions in the World. Up until that date Ireland had only ever won one medal in the competition; a Bronze Medal. After a final series of grueling theoretical and practical tests, Fiona was awarded Bronze. One of the other three members of the Irish contingent was awarded Silver; a really proud year for Irish Young Chemists! Click here to see a picture of Fiona.
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| 1998-9 | 12 |
Third
highest mark in GCSE Chemistry |
Mathew
Mailey. |
| 1999-2001 | 13/14 | Ranked
as one of the Top 5 in AQA A' level Chemistry (out of 3,500 entrants) |
Mathew
Mailey did it again! |
| 2002-3 | 10 | Winners of the Northern Ireland Junior Science Competition at Dominican College, Belfast. |
The
winning team had: -
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| 2002-3 | 12 | Finished
2nd in N. Ireland - Non-Modular Double Award Science |
Congratulations
to
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| 2002-3 | 9 | University
Of Ulster (at Coleraine). Competition to suggest something suitable for inclusion in a Time Capsule RELATING TO: new Bimedical Centre & Science Park |
Congratulations to |
| 2003-4 | ? | ?? |
This could be you appearing here! |
