Derrytrasna Pastoral Care Awards
The Derrytrasna Award for Pastoral Care was created in partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA).
The annual award is for school communities that have demonstrated exceptional pastoral care in supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of pupils and their families.
The aim of the award is the acknowledgement and celebration of schools that exceed normal expectations in supporting some element of the personal, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs of a child or young person.
On Wednesday 21 May 2025, Ronnie Armour, Permanent Secretary, Department of Education and Anne Henderson, PHA Non-Executive Director presented Awards to Ashfield Boys’ High School and Donard School in recognition of their exceptional pastoral care of pupils and families.