275 Primary Schoolchildren Celebrate Achievements at WIT [wit.ie]
- Published: 30 June 2011
275 children attending four Waterford primary schools have been celebrating with their classmates, teachers and families at Waterford Institute of Technology having completed the 'Learning 4 Life' access programme run by the Institute in partnership with the Waterford School Completion Programme and Genzyme Irl. At the ceremonies in Waterford Institute of Technology, pupils from the Mercy Senior Primary School; Presentation Convent Primary School; St Saviour's Primary School and St Paul's Boys National School saw their achievements acknowledged.
'Learning 4 Life' works with children in fourth, fifth and sixth class and their parents to identify and address any barriers that might prevent young people completing their schooling and going on to higher education. The programme pairs the pupils with Institute students who are trained as 'volunteers buddies'. As well as being supported with their homework from school, the pupils spend time on campus and participate in a range of activities including computing and web design; science; sports; arts and drama all aimed at building their self confidence and showing that education can be a fun experience.
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