June 2001 Achievements Day

Youthreach celebrated its continuing success at the annual achievements day at Butler House in June, highlighting the culmination of the year’s work. Presentation of certificates in recognition of a broad range of modules and courses took place.

Cllr. Mary Hilda Cavanagh, chairperson of Kilkenny Youthreach Board of Management spoke on behalf of the VEC.

Cllr. Cavanagh said that she was “…proud to be involve with in Kilkenny Youthreach, managed by Co. Kilkenny Vocation Educational Committee which served Kilkenny, city and county well”

Mayor Paul Cuddihy attended to present participants with certificates and awards. Certificating in a broad range of subjects were given: Parenting (The Parenting Programme run in association with the South Eastern Health Board), National Council for Vocational Awards (NCVA) certificates in Art, Craft & Design, Communications, Health Related Fitness, Information Technology, Mathematics and Work Skills. Past participants who attended were formally presented with Junior and Leaving Certificates for exams taken the previous year. Irish Canoe Union (ICU) accredited other awards received for canoeing and outdoor pursuit programmes.

L to R: Mervyn Scott, William O'Shea, Iina Laaksonen, Mayor Paul Cuddihy, Brian Butler, John Noctor and Pauline Stone - Coordinator Kilkenny Youthreach.

The Mayor also awarded learners with a range of awards as follows: -

• Female student of the year: Iina Laaksonen, Kilkenny City
• Male student of the year: Brian Butler, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny
• Sports person of the year: Stephen Nealis, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny
• Most helpful student: Mervyn Scott, Cappagh, Co. Kilkenny
• Best attendance: John Noctor, Kilkenny City
• Most popular student: William O’Shea, Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny.

Staff Receive Certificates!

Staff of Kilkenny Youthreach received certificates also! The young people presented staff members with Certificates of Appreciation for all their teaching and encouragement given to them throughout the year. The certificates read:

“In recognition of you ability to keep your head when everybody else seems to have lost theirs. The students of Kilkenny Youthreach wish to thank you for being there for our every need and helping us to be the best we can be. Thanks.”