Coronavirus: Derry school highlights former pupils in the fight against Covid-19

ST Cecilia’s College in Derry has been publishing a series of posts on its social media channels highlighting the work of former pupils who are on the frontline in the fight against coronavirus.

The school principal, Martine Mulhern, told BBC Radio Foyle the posts are just a small way of saying thank you to former pupils from their loved ones.

“We really appreciate what you’re doing, we recognise the risk you’re taking and we are so proud of you,” Ms Mulhern told the programme.

Ms Mulhern tweeted about one former pupil….

“Shout out to Emma Harkin 🙌🙌🙌🙌. Emma studied nursing @QUBelfast and has worked as a staff nurse in Altnagelvin hospital for the last 16 years.

“Her family are so very proud of her and we are too.

“Thanks for everything you’re doing Emma.

“Stay safe 💚💚💚.”

Also a…

“Shout out to Emma McNutt.

“Emma graduated last year and is working in the Mater, Covid 19 designated hospital in Belfast.

“Your family are so proud of you and we are too!

“Thank you.

“Take care and stay safe (And a wee wave to mammy Helen too)!”

And….

“Thank you Karla Cooper (Boddington).

“Karla is working tirelessly within a GP surgery and is a frontline nurse in Altnagalvin.

“She is an absolute diamond of a human being! Her friends and family are so very very proud of her Blue heart.

“Stay safe Karla.”

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