CELEBRATION OF ADULT EDUCATION

A CELEBRATION of adult learning took place in New Ross when graduates from courses run in the New Ross Adult Education Centre were presented with QQI awards.

The learners received awards for various modules and disciplines including computers, communications, English for speakers of other languages, food and health.

A spokesperson for the NRAEC said the event had ‘a wonderfully ‘diverse, fun and inter-cultural flavour’ with learners bringing some of their own cooking traditions and flair to the proceedings – much to the delight of all those in attendance.

Speaking at the event, programme manager Don Murphy complimented the recipients for the dedication and commitment they demonstrated while pursuing their studies.

One of the award recipients

RIGHT: The presentation of Computing certificates. Front: Jonie Smith, Mary Mienis O’Brien and Jason Browne. Back: Programme manager Don Murphy, Mary Furlong and co-ordinator Anna O’Dwyer.

spoke at the ceremony and in doing so highlighted the opportunities her course offered her.

She said that in addition to learning new skills the course also led to her meeting new people in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

For more information about the adult courses in the New Ross centre ring 051-425118.

Certificate recipients. Front: Renata Bancerz, Egle Skuodiene, Beata Jastrzebska and Wioletta Kostera. Back: Programme manager Don Murphy, Edidja Vonzodiene, tutor Tina McDonnell, Marlena Mariak, Anna Sierrdzinska, Anna Sieradzka and Magdalena Jonik.

Certificates in English. Front: Marlgorzata Plewka, Nicoleta Ghuir-Apistoaei and Monica Spataru. Back: Szabo Gyorgyne, tutor Ingrid Arfa, Nellija Aleksejeva and Don Murphy.