{"id":32755,"date":"2013-05-23T17:38:00","date_gmt":"2013-05-23T16:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?p=32755"},"modified":"2026-08-14T23:40:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T22:40:59","slug":"pioneering-paths-davitt-college-transition-year-awards-ceremony-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/pioneering-paths-davitt-college-transition-year-awards-ceremony-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Pioneering Paths: Davitt College Transition Year Awards Ceremony 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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\n \n 🌟 Transition Year \u2022 Awards Ceremony 2013\n <\/span>\n

\n Pioneering Paths: Davitt College Transition Year Awards Ceremony 2013\n <\/h2>\n

\n 23 May 2013 \u2022 Davitt College Castlebar\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n Transition Year continues to be a vibrant and transformative pillar of student life at Davitt College, offering young people unique opportunities to cultivate leadership, build new competencies, and engage deeply with the wider community.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n We were delighted to welcome MEP Jim Higgins<\/strong> to our special ceremonies to celebrate the diverse talents, determination, and hard work of our Transition Year cohorts. Across this memorable academic year, students immersed themselves in a rich curriculum of specialized modules and extracurricular initiatives.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n “From mastering digital safety, computer programming, and peer mentoring to launching entrepreneurial ventures through ‘Build a Bank’, completing Gaisce awards, and achieving certifications in FAI coaching, our students constantly rose to the challenge. The cohort proved that Transition Year at Davitt College is truly about dreaming, daring, and doing.”\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Main TY Award Winners 2013<\/h3>\n
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⭐<\/div>\n Highest TY Honour<\/span>\n

Student of the Year<\/h4>\n

Holly Logan<\/p>\n

Presented by Jim Higgins MEP<\/p>\n

\n Awarded for exceptional overall contribution, outstanding academic work ethic, and positive school leadership across the full Transition Year programme.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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🍳<\/div>\n Culinary Distinction<\/span>\n

Junior Chef Challenge Champion<\/h4>\n

Laura Ivers<\/p>\n

Connaught Gold Junior Chef Competition<\/p>\n

\n Honoured as both the Senior Category Winner and Overall Champion for outstanding culinary creativity and professional standard technique.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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2013 Transition Year Roll of Honour<\/h3>\n
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\n \n 🏆 Special Recognition, Science & Creative Arts<\/span>\n View Section<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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  • Holly Logan:<\/strong> Transition Year Student of the Year Award (Presented by Jim Higgins MEP)<\/li>\n
  • Jack McEllin, Sean Murphy & Conor Reilly:<\/strong> Young Scientists Award (Presented by Jim Higgins MEP)<\/li>\n
  • Laura Ivers:<\/strong> Connaught Gold Junior Chef Challenge (Senior Category & Overall Champion)<\/li>\n
  • Liam Higgins:<\/strong> Public Speaking Award (Presented by Jim Higgins MEP)<\/li>\n
  • Melissa Duffy:<\/strong> Contribution to Art Award (Presented by Jim Higgins MEP)<\/li>\n
  • Aisling Gallagher:<\/strong> Contribution to the School Musical (Presented by Jim Higgins MEP)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n \n
    \n \n 🏅 Sporting Triumphs & Coaching<\/span>\n View Section<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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    • Oran Scully:<\/strong> Sportsperson of the Year Award (Presented by Jim Higgins MEP)<\/li>\n
    • Emer Tolan:<\/strong> Sportsperson of the Year Award (Presented by Jim Higgins MEP)<\/li>\n
    • FAI Coaching Certification:<\/strong> Official FAI Kick Start Coaching Certificates presented by Jim Higgins MEP<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n \n
      \n \n 📜 Leadership, Technology & Module Certifications<\/span>\n View Section<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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      • Gaisce Presidential Awards:<\/strong> Presentation of Gaisce Award Certificates with Jim Higgins MEP<\/li>\n
      • Computer Programming Course:<\/strong> Certification of completion for specialized programming modules<\/li>\n
      • ECDL Certification:<\/strong> European Computer Driving Licence certificates presented to participating students<\/li>\n
      • Internet Safety Module:<\/strong> Completion certificates in online digital safety awareness<\/li>\n
      • Peer for Peer Course:<\/strong> Student mentoring and leadership programme certification<\/li>\n
      • AIB ‘Build a Bank’ Team:<\/strong> Special recognition for enterprise development and school bank operations<\/li>\n
      • School Musical Cast & Crew:<\/strong> Certificate presentation for participating production members<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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