On Wednesday 4 December Higher Education students from South West College will join with family and friends to celebrate their efforts and academic achievements at the annual graduation ceremony at The Strule Arts Centre, Omagh.
The ceremony will recognise and honour the hard work and dedication of over 500 graduates and will feature addresses from College Chief Executive and Principal, Celine McCartan and guest speaker Claire Boles from Enniskillen, who represented Ireland in the Rugby 7s at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. A student vote of thanks will be delivered by Liam Sweeney from Strabane, who is graduating with an Open University BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise and Kieran Martin from Magherafelt who is graduating with an Open University Foundation Degree Professional Practice in Culinary Arts.
Over thirty special ‘Student of the Year’ awards will also be presented to students who have achieved outstanding success in their various disciplines, such as Engineering, Construction, Computing, Early Childhood Studies and more.
Congratulating students on their achievements, Celine McCartan, Chief Executive and Principal of South West College said;
‘Graduation day is always a memorable occasion and an important milestone for our students. It is an opportunity to reflect upon their individual achievements, the knowledge gained, friendships made, and experiences shared. It is a proud day not only for the students, but their families, friends, colleagues and the staff of South West College who have helped guide them to this point.
I am delighted that the College can offer unique higher-level qualifications which have been developed to support local business. We know from our many industry partners that South West College students have the skills and qualifications they need to build successful careers. I congratulate each one of our graduates on their efforts and wish them every success for the future. I know they will do South West College proud and be strong ambassadors for the college.’