A selection of photographs from the 2024/25 Acedemic Year

Year 8 Check-In Success!

Today, we welcomed parents and friends to our Year 8 Check-In event - a wonderful morning filled with readings, songs and a shared breakfast enjoyed by pupils, parents and staff!

Here are some photos capturing the highlights!

Prize Day Celebrations at Dunclug College - 24th October

Dunclug College held its annual Prize Day on October 24th, a memorable celebration of student achievement, hard work, and dedication across various fields. Students were recognised with awards for exceptional performances in individual subjects, form prizes, and achievements in sport and extracurricular activities, including Duke of Edinburgh awards and pastoral trophies.

We were privileged to welcome former Ireland and Ulster Rugby player Luke Marshall as our guest speaker. His inspiring Q&A session captivated the audience, offering valuable insights and motivation to students and guests alike.

It was wonderful to see pupils, parents, and past pupils join us for this special occasion. Special thanks go to the school choir and orchestra, whose musical performances added an uplifting touch to the event. 

Congratulations to all our award winners!

GCSE Success at Dunclug College

Year 12 pupils, their teachers and parents can be justly proud of their GCSE achievements this summer. 73% of students a minimum of 5 grades in the A* - C range with 43% achieving a minimum of 7 grades A* - C with over half of the cohort achieving a minimum of 5 grades A* - C including both English and Maths. There were outstanding successes in subjects such as Art, Agriculture, Construction, OCN Sport, BTEC Sport, Food and Nutrition, Prince’s Trust, Music, Drama, Technology and across a range of Occupational Studies. This success was reflected in more traditional subjects such as Double Award Science, History and Religious Education.

Results were achieved in a full range of general and applied courses providing pupils with a wide range of options for their future pathways.

In congratulating his pupils, the Principal noted that such success comes as a result of hard work on the part of pupils, diligence on the part of teachers, combined with commitment from parents.

In a year where results are ‘levelling up’ over 30 students achieved at least 2 A* - A grades. This cohort achieved 127 A*/A grades and 276 B grades, while a large number of students achieved combinations of high grades, at least 5 of which came into the A-B range.

Congratulations to top performers Sarah Anne Hall, achieving 10 GCSEs in the A*/A range and Lauren Rea achieving all grades in the A*/A/B range.

Students achieving a minimum of 3 A*/A grades include: Harvey Gaston (8), Lauren Rea (7), Timothy McNabney (6), Erika Karp, Tameece McKelvey (5), Jasmine Hayes, T’Mia Jenkins, Roddy McNeill (4), Aaliyah Boyd, Sarah Farcas, Samuel Graham, Beni Hulpea, Calvin McNeill, Julie Thompson and Jack Torrie (3).

Special mention to Laura Millar who achieved 11 grades in the A* - C range. The following pupils achieved 10 grades in the A* - C range: Rhyan Doole, Sarah Farcas, Harvey Gaston, Sarah- Anne Hall, Jasmine Hayes and Laura Loughlin. A further nine students achieved 9 GCSEs in the A* - C range: Noah Carson, Gary Kenny, Jack Logan, Timothy McNabney, Calvin McNeill, Roddy McNeill, Leah McNeilly, Hope Morrow, Cora Nicholl and Andrew Thompson. A further 47 students achieved seven or eight GCSE passes at A* - C.

There are numerous other excellent combinations of grades which deserve special credit and it is encouraging to note that the majority of all students achieved at least 5 good grades.

Congratulations to Sam Rock and Anna Francey who achieved 3 A grades or better. 

Further congratulations to Peter Hall, Emma Houston and Noah Rea who each achieved three A-Levels to include A*, A and B grades in this year’s round of A Level results. 

67% of the grades achieved were A*- C.  The following pupils achieved three top grades A*-C: Leona Baird, Joe Balmer, Daniel Hanna, Sophie Kirk, Jayden McFarland, Emma Pirvu and Grace Scott. 

The following pupils achieved two/three successful grades: Brandon Agnew, Madison-Leigh Balmer, Callum Boyd, Emma Brunton, Conrad Cubitt, Roberta Farquhar, Harry Francey, Adele Graham, Regan Lynn, Reece Magill, Glen McCartney, Tullulah McErlean, Fiona Moore, Joel O’Neill, Rachael Murdoch, Joann Patton-Mayrs, Jay Rainey, Mark Robinson, Leah Scott, Anna Service, Katie Shaw, Lucy Smyth, Madison Stewart, Naomi Turtle, Chelsea Tweed, Karleah Wilson, Timmy Wilson. 

75% of students achieved three successful grades.  We extend congratulations also to those who had achievements commensurate with their gifts, including 65% of students who studied two A Level grades and achieved Pass, Merit or Distinction grades in preparation for their chosen careers.  In particular, it has been impressive to observe many students overcoming challenges and, through their determination, achieving standards beyond their hopes as well as developing significant leadership and interpersonal skills in the process.   

In another unique year with qualification outcomes at most grades returning to pre-pandemic outcomes students have excelled with the school year adaptations and examination syllabi which have proved challenging.  The following subject areas achieved 100% A – C grades: Child Care, Sport, Single and Double Award Information Technology.  Other highly successful subjects included Art, CTEC Business, Digital Technology, Engineering, English Literature, History, Health and Social Care, Life & Health Science, Mathematics, Religious Education, Travel & Tourism and Technology - all in the A* – C range.   

The Principal, Mr Oliver, takes opportunity to thank the students for their commitment and to wish them future success as they progress with their individual and collective journeys by entering tertiary education, apprenticeships and/or employment.  He acknowledges the unfailing support of the Board of Governors, the generosity of parents and pays tribute to the commitment of the teaching and support staff of the college.