We were honoured to welcome our past pupil, the recently appointed Minister for Education and Youth; Ms Hildegarde Naughton, back to her alma mater today. Her visit, one of her first official engagements in her new role, was a proud and memorable occasion for our entire school community as she returned to her hometown and to the halls where her own educational journey began.
Minister Naughton addressed our student body with warmth, humility and inspiration. She spoke eloquently about the value of hard work, dedication and believing in one’s dreams, encouraging our students to set ambitious goals and to pursue them with confidence and determination.
We are immensely proud of her achievements and deeply grateful for the time she spent with us today. Her success serves as a shining example of what can be accomplished through commitment, perseverance and a passion for learning. We look forward to following her continued impact in shaping education across Ireland and wish her the very best of luck as she embarks on this new journey ahead.