The Annual Awards day took place in Enniscorthy Community College on Thursday 21st of May. Special guests for the ceremony included Deputy Johnny Mythen, Councillor Aidan Browne, Stacey Breen a former student of the school who is currently making great strides in the Country Music industry.
There were a wide variety of awards given out on the day in the areas of academic excellence, sporting and student leadership. There were also awards for excellent student attendance as the school was involved in the Anseo attendance pilot this year. Principal Dr. Iain Wickham highlighted the importance of school attendance as it has a major impact on so many other areas; such as academic attainment, behaviour, confidence, self-esteem and overall mental health. Dr. Wickham also spoke of the difficult year for the school following the sad passing of two members of the school community.
Ms. Pauline Asple was a Maths teacher in the school who was extremely dedicated and always ensured students fulfilled their potential, who sadly passed away in November. At the Awards day Ms. Asple was represented by her father Nick and brother Nicholas. In her memory the family made a generous donation to the Maths department and a special award to the most improved Maths student. Then in March there was the sudden passing of second year student Volodymyr Serheiev which again had a profound impact on the school community.
The Principal thanked all stakeholders for their assistance during the past year helping to ensure the smooth running of the school. He particularly thanked Ms. Aileen Walsh (Deputy Principal) and Mr. Damian Meehan (Acting Deputy Principal) for their efforts throughout the year. The professional way Mr. Conor Dempsey organised the event was highlighted and Mr. Liam Sharkey who acted as MC. It was also noted on the day that all the awards were made by Wood Technology students under the supervision of their teacher Mr. David Lawton.
Former student Stacey Breen showcased her musical talent during the event and gave a brief speech talking about her journey so far. The important showcase event in the school calendar finished with the announcement of Student of the Year. The winner for 2026 was Jack Redmond. During his time in Enniscorthy Community College Jack has fully immersed himself in school life being heavily involved in the Student Council and various fundraising events. Jack has always had a serious work ethic and is highly thought of by both students and staff. The event finished with Dr. Wickham wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable summer and he also wished those sitting state examinations the very best.
The following are the list of students that received awards:
Excellence in Class Awards 2026
1 Birch: Sarah Murphy, 1 Holly: Jackson Kehoe,1 Oak: Joey O'Brien,1 Rowan: Alex Robertson.
2 Yew: Olivia Maj, 2 Pine: Roisine Leacy, 2 Alder: Ryley Breen, 2 Ash: Aoife Treacy.
3 Ash: Tara O’Brien, 3 Holly: Sophie O’Toole,3 Oak: Harry Murphy, 3 Hazel: Emilia Leskiewicz.
5A: Bogdan Cucu,5B: Oleksandr Vykhrovskyi
6A: Milosz Dolatowski, 6B: Britney Blake, 6C: Cathy Cowman,
6D: Katie Kearns, 6LA: Anna Byrne.
Boro Suite Student Awards
Junior Student/s of the Year: James Vorster 2 Yew & Chloe Redmond 2 Yew.
Boro Suite Senior Student of the Year: Michael Balfe 5B
WWETB Ethos Awards
Respect: Artem Sobishchanskyi, Care: Abbie Dobbs, Excellence: Gabrielle Doyle, Equality: Harry Murphy, Community: Jack Redmond.
Meitheal Leaders
Megan Dagg,Tommie Morrissey, Aideen Mirka, Ruby O Brien, Kaius Macklin, Jack Kirwan, Agoti Laughran,Elisabeth Pauce, Nicole Slamova, Lindsey Doyle.
JCSP Library Awards
Junior Cycle Readers of the Year
Robbie Connolly (1 Birch), Laurentiu Cula (2 Yew), Abbie Dempsey (1 Birch) and Dyllan Tobin (2 Yew)
Senior Cycle Reader of the Year:Jules Araba (6A)
Library Assistant of the Year: Amy Cullen Farrell (4C )
JCSP Most Improved Student: Lee Kenny
JCSP Student of the Year: Sophie O’Toole
Sports Awards
GAA
Girls Footballer of the Year: Jamie Lee Walsh,
Junior Hurler of the Year: Anthony Kennedy Flynn
Junior Footballer of the Year: Lee Kenny
Senior Hurler of the Year: Fintan McKenna
Senior Footballer of the Year: Adam Kehoe
Basketball
Girls Junior Player of the Year- Bridget Ewane
Girls Senior Player of the Year -Michelle Liu
Honorary Player of the Year -Olivia del Pozo Santisteban
Boys Junior Player of the Year - Lee Kenny
Boys Senior Player of the Year - Rutenis Balkus
Volleyball
Junior- Juliana Ferreyrola, Senior -Kerolin Lopes De Magalhaes
Athletics
Male Athlete of the Year: Markuss Bridags (2nd South Leinster Athletics Junior Hammer)
Soccer
1st Years Boys Soccer: Nathan Kelly Daly
U17 Boys Soccer: Shane O’Toole and Rafael Coelho Lopes Caldas
U19 Boys Soccer: Luke Sweeney and Milosz Dolatowski
Traditional Irish Music
Player of the year: Shannon O’ Reilly Murphy
Classic Music
Achievement Award Violin:Shannon O'Reilly Murphy
Achievement Award Double Bass: Andrew Kehoe
Academic Awards
Junior Certificate
History: Gabriel Guedes de Marins,Maths: Emilia Leskiewicz,
Wood Technology: Timur Shevchenko, Engineering: Aarmin Joby,
Graphics: Karyna Vykhrovska,Science: Emilia Leskiewicz,
English: Gabriel Guedes de Marins, Geography: Emilia Leskiewicz,
French: -Gabriel Guedes de Marins and Emilia Leskiewicz.
Gaeilge: Emilia Leskiewicz, Home Economics: Emilia Leskiewicz,
Business Studies: Emilia Leskiewicz,Art: Jamie Cooper,
Music Award: Karyna Vykhrovska.
Creative Writing
Jude Dickson, Leah Larkin,Bradley Mashamba, Karyna Vykhrovska.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Junior Student of the Year: Timur Shevchenko
Senior Student of the Year: Brendon Silva Deniz
Student Council
Dakota Phelan, Omar Badawi, Debbie Waters, Emily Askins,
Nawshin Hossain, Gabriel Guedes de Marins, Stefanny De Souzo Belo, Jude Dickson, Bogdan Cucu Mateusz Polanski, Darragh Jordan, Eva Luchian, Jack Redmond, Nicole Slamova.
Garda Awards:
Calum Buckley and Stefanny De Souza Belo.
Leaving Certificate 2026
LCVP 6th Year Student of the Year: Katie Kearns
French: Lila Garcia and Jack Devaney,
Biology: Shannon O’Reilly Murphy
English: Jack Redmond, Geography: Jack Redmond
Construction Studies: Aoife Whelan, Engineering: Milosz Dolatowski
DCG: Mason Davis,History: Jack Redmond
Art: Amy Williams,Business: Jack Redmond
Irish: Milosz Dolatowski, Home Economics: Milosz Dolatowski,
Music Ensemble Award: Andrew Kehoe and Shannon O’Reilly Murphy
The Pauline Asple Memorial Award in Mathematics: Milosz Dolatowski.
Student of the Year 2026: Jack Redmond