Celebrating the Class of 2025
Monday marked a memorable occasion as we proudly celebrated the Class of 2025 at the University College Dublin’s O’Reilly Hall. Throughout the day, students were cheered on by proud families, friends, and teachers.
Graduation Day is always a highlight in our school calendar—a moment to pause, reflect, and recognise the extraordinary journeys of our students. This year was no exception. From academic excellence to personal growth, the Class of 2025 has shown remarkable resilience, dedication, and ambition.
Among those honoured were two 6th Year students who truly stood out. Ai Lin Sun received the Student of the Year award and the Student Contributor of the Year award was presented to Nare Paronyan.
The day was filled with moments to remember, including thoughtful and inspiring speeches from the school team and teachers, students and very special guests. Academic Award winners from across all Leaving Certificate subjects were also acknowledged, each one a reflection of the strong work ethic and passion for learning that defines our school community.
This year’s graduation also paid recognition to some of our longest-serving teachers—educators whose dedication has shaped the lives of thousands of students over the decades. Aidan Roantree (39 years), Orla Ní Shuilleabháin (40 years), Corinne Gavenda (40 years), Pat Doyle (44 years), and Arthur Russell (47 years) were each honoured for their outstanding service to the school and students. Their commitment to excellence is deeply woven into the fabric of The Institute of Education.
We were also delighted to welcome special guests from our wider Dukes Education family, Aatif Hassan, Founder and Chairman, and Johnathan Cuff, Director of Colleges. Their presence highlighted the strength of our shared educational values and connection to the broader Dukes Education family that we are proud to be part of.
Congratulations to the 6th Year Class of 2025. We are proud of all you have achieved, and we look forward to seeing where your talents and ambition will take you next.
Watch the full Graduation Day highlight video below.