Declan Murphy died tragically in December 2023 after a holiday accident. He was a St Benedict’s College graduate with five distinctions. Find out how the school recognized his academic achievement despite this tragic event.
Declan Murphy Accident Update 2024
In a tragic update for 2024, it is reported that Declan Murphy, a bright student at St Benedict’s College in Bedfordview, Ekurhuleni, lost his life after a holiday accident occurred in December 2023.
Declan, a student who earned five distinctions, met with an unfortunate accident in Plettenberg while on vacation with his family. The school grieved for his untimely death but also celebrated academic achievements by the 2023 matric class. Declan was recognized as a leader and top performer.
Dylan Ho, the top student in the school, has achieved eight distinctions, and an impressive average score of 91.3%. This is a testament to academic excellence. David Jeffrey, head of school, commended Declan Murphy’s matric class on their resilience.
The accident update reflects the tragic loss of an individual who excelled in academics as well as extra-mural sports. TimesLIVE reports.
Who was Declan Murphy?
Declan Murphy was a gifted and accomplished student from St Benedict’s College Bedfordview, Ekurhuleni. He was a student leader, an academic achiever and a demonstrated leader.
Murphy was awarded five distinctions in English, maths and geography during the school year 2023. He also received five distinctions in life orientation. He was considered a leader and all-rounder in his school. He played rugby, swimming and water polo at the provincial level.
His contributions were recognized with awards like Academic Full Colors Award and Bilingualism Award. His academic and extracurricular accomplishments were also recognized by the Silver Award for Overall Dux.
