49 of the best pictures from Portadown College's 2025 prize day
By Valerie Martin
Published 17th Nov 2025, 16:48 GMT
The Portadown College community gathered in First Portadown Presbyterian Church for its annual prize day.
On behalf of guests, the College chairman, Mr Peter H Aiken, extended a sincere welcome to guest of honour and past student, barrister Jack Meek, who practises in-house at the Government Legal Department, the largest provider of legal services to the British Government.
Miss Gibb presents The Portadown College Champion House Cup.
During an afternoon of celebration showcasing the praiseworthy achievements of the GCSE, AS and A Level 2025 cohorts, principal Gillian Gibb spoke about Portadown College’s pride at the range of achievements, individual and collective, secured by students inside and outside the classroom.
The audience enjoyed a variety of marvellous musical pieces conducted by Head of Music, Mrs Linda Doogan, and performed by the College orchestra, choir and chamber choir.
Portadown College Vice Principal, Mr Richardson, pictured with students who were awarded School Honours for Sport
In a very engaging student-centred address, Jack Meek inspired the audience with his reflections on the value of pursuing goals in all aspects of life, both personal and professional.
His encouragement to students echoed the College’s motto, ‘Fortiter et Humaniter’ – ‘Do not give up’.
"Whatever you want to do with your lives, pursue it with courage and courtesy. If and when the setbacks come, regroup and keep going. PC is in your corner.”
Portadown College Vice Principal, Mr Richardson, pictured with students who were awarded School Honours for Sport
Portadown College Vice Principal, Mr Richardson, pictured with students who were awarded School Honours for Sport
Portadown College Vice Principal, Mr Richardson pictured with students who were awarded prizes for Academic Achievement in Year 11
Recipients of The Nicholson Trophy for the Best Achievement in GCSE
Students awarded prizes for Excellent Achievement in GCSE
Miss Gibb congratulates a student awarded a prize for Excellent Achievement in GCSE.
Miss Gibb pictured with a GCSE Subject Prize winner.
Miss Gibb pictured with a GCSE Subject Prize winner.
Miss Gibb pictured with a GCSE Subject Prize winner.
Miss Gibb pictured with winners of GCSE Subject Prizes.
Miss Gibb pictured with students awarded prizes for Academic Achievement in GCSE.
Miss Gibb pictured with a GCSE Subject Prize winner.
Miss Gibb pictured with a GCSE Subject Prize winner.
College Principal, Miss Gibb, pictured with students who were awarded School Colours for Drama.
Miss Gibb pictured with students awarded prizes for Academic Achievement in GCSE.
Miss Gibb pictured with students awarded prizes for Academic Achievement in GCSE.
College Principal Miss Gibb pictured with students awarded prizes for Academic Achievement in AS.
College Principal Miss Gibb pictured with students awarded prizes for Academic Achievement in AS.
College Principal Miss Gibb pictured with students awarded prizes for Academic Achievement in AS.
