S3 DIPLOMA OF ACHIEVEMENT

Celebrating Success in the Broad General Education

June 17th , 2014

St. Joseph’s Academy, Kilmarnock

Welcome

This is a very special evening. The certificates issued tonight are not just a recognition of the academic attainment of pupils, nor are they awards for merit or effort. They are a sincere attempt to capture and describe the growth of each individual S3 pupil over the past three years.

It is worth pausing to think about that and to consider the ways in which each young person represented here this evening has changed in that time. Some of these changes are obvious, physical developments; others are more subtle shifts in personality, character, skill and talent. Sometimes the smallest changes are the most significant. All of these changes will be in response to challenges, opportunities, perhaps even to upheaval and uncertainty.

So tonight we are celebrating the very best of the young people in S3, not just their talents, but their confidence, their resilience and their potential. We hope you enjoy this evening and, on behalf of all the staff of St. Joseph’s we warmly congratulate all the pupils in S3 on completing their broad general education and wish them well for the future.

Ben Davis, Acting HeadteacherGraham McGinn, Depute Headteacher, S3 Year

Head

In memory of Jenna Moriarty, 25.11.99 - 11.06.13, who should be here tonight to receive her Diploma.“

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“We are all better than we

know, if only we can be brought

to realise this, we may never

again settle for anything less.”

- Kurt Hahn, founder of

Outward Bound

His enthusiasm and positive attitude are infectious. He has selflessly contributed his skills and vast knowledge of music technology to help the school and the wider community. His willingness to help others and his integrity is beyond reproach. I can genuinely say that the school would be at a loss without him.

Teacher comment on an S3 pupil

The Evening

WelcomeBen Davis, Acting Headteacher

Opening Prayer

Opening RemarksGraham McGinn, Depute Headteacher, S3

Choir:

“Happy” & “Sing”

Presentation of Certificate Diplomas

Aim High & Make Your Mark: Shania Wilson

Presentation of Bronze Diplomas

Make A Difference & Think of Others: Ruairidh Heron

Presentation of Silver Diplomas

Be Open To Inspiration & Working Together Makes Great Learning: Holly Ferguson

Presentation of Gold Diplomas

Be Curious & Take Part: Lauren Kerr

Presentation of Platinum Diplomas

S3 Music Group: “Drive”

Looking Back: a photomontage by S3 pupils

Closing Remarks and Vote of ThanksClaire McInally, Depute Headteacher

In the future I would like to be a social worker, I want to make an impact on young people’s lives. I wouldn’t like any child to think that they are alone. I also just want to do the best I can.

An S3 pupil’s ambition

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“To be what we are, and to

become what we are capable of

becoming, is the only end of

life”

- Robert Louis Stevenson

Certificates of AchievementKelly Gilheaney Chloe Dickie Adele McGill

Shaun McClung Brandon Duffy Sean Gilheaney

Britney McDonagh Jaryd Hill Ally Hainey

Amber Neilson Bethany Holloway Nikki Harvey

Megan Duncan Courtney Cameron Kerr Strachan

Owen Brown Colm Donald

bronze diplomas of Achievement

Okan Ablorh Nikita Love Ryan McNamara

Tiffiny Candlish Lewis McIvor Shannon Morrison

Denny Connelly Daniel Morris Haydn O'Rourke

Nicky Davies Joseph O’Hanlon Hope Paton

Taylor Gillies Kevin Reid Daniel Shearer

Sean Kelly Brandon Rooney Joshua Adams

Kelsey Macruary Kayleigh Scott Katie Brown

Coby Malcolm Nikki Walsh Kier Clark

Cieran McClung Cameron Bekker Matthew Dysart

Morgan McKay Taylor Beveridge Rylan Jenkins

Robbie O'Kane Nicola MacArthur Kristofer Lees

Jake Swan Mario Bertoncini Bailey McClung

Kieran Connelly Zachary Campbell Kian McCluskey

Amy Dorrian Patrick Haddow Ebony McDonald

Ewan Dunn Callum Hughes Stacey Orbin

Alun Edmiston Jamie McCulloch Lee-Ann Roy

Declan Howieson Chloe McManus Paige Scobie

Shannon Todd“

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I helped two first years settle in and talk about things that worried them by attending meetings every Tuesday at lunch. I got 4 green (top marks) for my French film review- "La Rafle." While I was the leader of my home team, we won the home team challenge on analysing different aspects of the book "The Midnight Palace". I was awarded full marks in my listening assessment in English.

An S3 pupil’s reflection on some of her achievements

“Only those who attempt the

absurd can achieve the

impossible.”

- Albert Einstein

silver diplomas of Achievement

Ross Cameron Declan Colman Kered SamsonHolly Ferguson Brandon Colvin Peter TowerSiobhan Kelly Alan Hutchison Aileigh AndersonJack MacKenzie Emma Inglis Tiegan BattonPeter McNamara Lauren Kerr Amy BrownRyan Bailey Jade Laurie Daryl ConnellyNatchaya Boonsong Carly Murphy Lucy Ferguson

Dominik Cybulski Jake Smyth Nimmo Paul Gilmour

Lee Duncan Ewan Hodge Steven HamiltonKeyryn McFadyean Claire Hope Paul Hart

Jamie Murray Taylor McCann Milly McCombDerian O'Neill Zoe McRobert Conor McNamaraShoaib Akhtar Connor Milligan Caitlin Wilson

gold diplomas of Achievement

Zara Ainsworth John Tamayo Victoria PartridgeMatthew Craigen Hannah Iles Hope Plenderleith

Sophie Gallagher Ross Szumlakowski Dylan Stakim

Natalya King Gabrielle Henderson Olivia Young

Ann McGiffen Ava Hepburn Blair GallagherRhys McKenna Douglas Moore

platinum diplomas of Achievement

Madeleine JessopRonan Boiteux Robyn McMahonNatalie Smith Amy Campbell Erin CameronPovilas Vinciauskas Caitlin Campbell Scott Dipiazza

Lucy Williamson Kelly Heartfield Eve KilkieShania Wilson Ruairidh Heron“

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I can appreciate how my time and effort into my work can really pay off. I can be independent in my working and show interest in my own hobbies. I can have a great new idea and assess the effectiveness of my song. Take responsibility. Be an effective leader. I can push myself to my limits.

An S3 pupil’s ‘I can..’ comment on his progress

“Each of us has different

talents. God has seen to that.

We must use them. If we

give, let us be generous givers;

if we are leaders, let us be

energetic leaders; if we are

helping others, let us be

cheerful helpers.”

- St. Paul’s Letter to the

Romans

Choir

Megan Banks Jade Gillingham Ceara McEwanCiara Bertoncini-Gilmour Isla Grant Ebony McKendrick

Zoe Brown Molly Hainey Abby McLelland

Erin Cameron Lauren Halliday Ellie Moore

Abby Campbell Emma Hoggard Megan Morrison

Tamsin Corrins Callum Hughes Stephanie O'Dea

Amelie Davidson Chloe Hume Arryanna O'NeillJamie Lee Davidson Emma Johnstone Kristian Osewicz

Charley Dodds Gabrielle Maberly Kerri Rankin

Amy Duncan Flavie Mancini Chelsea Sheville

Sharnelle Gillies Kiera McCluskey Sarah Stewart

Megan Stuart

S3 music group

Ronan BoiteuxRyan McNamara

Natalie SmithRoss Szumlakowski

Lucy Williamson

diploma awarding committee

Mrs. Shearer (Chair and co-ordinator), Miss Welsh, Miss McLaughlin, Mrs. Cassidy, Dr. Denheen, Mrs. Burnett, Mr. McGinn, Mr. Davis, Mr. Whyte, Miss Blacklock, Miss McDaid,

She is in a lot of my classes and I think that she is an intelligent, hardworking person. She aims high to get the best grades she can and she thinks of others, not just herself.

Peer comment on an S3 pupil

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- Robert F. Kennedy

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Acting Headteacher: Ben Davisben.davis@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

Be ambitious for the higher gifts and I will show you a way that is better than any of them.

1 Corinthians 12:31