12 June 2006 - "Celebrating Each Child’s Uniqueness"

Information Booklet for parents launched by Hanafin

Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin T.D., today visited Carmona Special National School in Dun Laoghaire which caters for 35 pupils. Minister Hanafin was launching the school's Information Booklet and Leaflet for Parents "Celebrating Each Child's Uniqueness" and attending the graduation ceremony of three pupils who now leave the school to join Carmona Adult Activities Programme.
 
Speaking at the school today, Minister Hanafin said "I am delighted to be here with you today, firstly to congratulate each of you who are graduating today and secondly to launch this information booklet, "Celebrating Each Child's Uniqueness". Although Carmona Special National School is only four years old, it has already established a reputation for providing a dedicated and specialist education service for each student here."

In launching the booklet, Minister Hanafin spoke of the value of partnership between schools and parents saying "every child benefits from a school environment that acknowledges the role of parents and fosters that vital input in the education of each child. Here in Carmona Special National School, that partnership is thriving. This booklet is the culmination of everyone's work, parents, staff and clinical services. It is a genuine whole school effort that will provide parents with a summary of very important information on the school including how it is organised, its activities and policies."

Congratulating the three pupils who graduated today, Minister Hanafin said "This is a very special and exciting day for each of you as you graduate and move on to take up new opportunities at Carmona Adult Activities Programme. I have no doubt that each of you will continue to build on your education and contribute to the success of St. John of God Carmona Services as you take your place on the adult programme. I hope you will add many more happy memories to those you already have from the school."
 
Wishing the school continued success in the future Minister Hanafin said  "I would like to wish all the members of this thriving school community, pupils, parents, teachers, staff and volunteers continued success with your work and in your dedication and commitment which is vital to the lives of the students here at Carmona National School."

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