students have been awarded for their achievements at a presentation ceremony.

All sixteen students studying BTEC first in public services at Carmel RC College, achieved results above the national norm,with 37 per cent of the students achieving a distinction.

The qualification is the equivalent of two GCSEs.

Deputy headteacher Maura Regan said it was a fantastic achievement to pass the course early.

The coursework included talks by the armed services, the fire brigade, police, Princes Trust and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.