21 October, 2005 - Minister Hanafin presents 31 adult students with certificates at St Anne’s Education Centre

Minister for Education & Science, Mary Hanafin, T.D., was in Killarney today to present certificates to 31 students at St. Anne’s Adult Education Centre. The centre is open to everyone aged between 17 and 65 no matter what their previous education experience has been. 

Presenting the adult students with their certificates Minister Hanafin said “the education programmes here in St. Anne’s helps students master the basics, especially reading and writing skills which are so important to every aspect of our lives.  This can lead students to move on to obtain certification in a number of accredited programmes, including the Leaving Certificate Applied and many FETAC programmes.

Your achievement can open the door to a world of education, further training and employment opportunities, that might not have been considered possible before. The certificates that each of you are receiving is recognition of much hard work and commitment on your behalf to improving your skills. Your accomplishment has made a great difference to your lives, your families and the extended community.”

Minister Hanafin praised the great work in adult education and training being delivered at the centre which is part of Kerry Education Service. “The ongoing commitment of the staff at this centre makes St Anne’s another jewel in the crown of successes overseen by Kerry Education Service.”

The certificates which Minister Hanafin presented are in recognition of the achievements of the adult students in the Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied and FETAC Programmes.  The centre currently has a total of 46 adult students enrolled.

During her visit to St Anne’s Minister Hanafin was shown examples of the students work including the family learning project “Story Sacks.” “You have all worked so hard last year and should really be proud of our achievements” said Minister Hanafin

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