St Bronagh's Primary School, Rostrevor

Barnabas Award Winner

24th Feb 2026

We were proud to celebrate Helen as the most recent recipient of the Barnabus Award at a special whole-school assembly on Monday.

During our time together, we reflected on our key values: kindness, respect, community focus, excellence, faith, responsibility, resilience, honesty, empathy and courage, and how Helen consistently models each of them in her daily life. She has been a positive role model for our entire school community, demonstrating through her words and actions what it truly means to strive to be the very best you can be. Helen’s example inspires not only her classmates but pupils and staff right across the whole school.

We were delighted to welcome Alan Finney to present the award, making the occasion even more special. It was also wonderful to have Helen’s parents with us to share in this proud moment.

Comhghairdeas leat Helen, you are a thoroughly deserving winner of the Barnabus Award.