Bel Ombre centre is this year’s winner of the minister’s cup and two of its representatives accepted the silverware from Education Minister Macsuzy Mondon in the presence of Vice-President Danny Faure. The presentation ceremony took place yesterday afternoon at the Seychelles Institute of Teacher Education (SITE) auditorium, Mont Fleuri.
Also present were Labour and Human Resources Development Minister Idith Alexander, education principal secretary Merida Delcy, leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly David Pierre, member of the National Assembly for Anse Boileau district Bernard Arnephy, Adult Learning and Distance Education Centre (Aldec) director Marie-Claire Henriette, representatives of sponsors, instructors, students and other guests.
The ceremony, during which students who completed their exams in 2013 were rewarded, was organised to celebrate International Literacy Day which falls on September 8 and this year it was commemorated under the theme ‘Literacy and Sustainable Development’.
Bel Ombre is the centre whose students has excelled in their exams, and has also retained and enrolled the most students.
The individual prize winners were Jenny Lucas (best performer in Creole level 1), Doris Oreddy (best performer in English level 1), Pavia Nicole and Cressida Labrosse (best performers in English level 2), Vivienne Crea ( best performer in English level 3), Savionna Gabriel (best performer in French level 2), Maureen Constance and Dorothy Jean (best performers in Maths level 1), Tresa Samson (best performer in Maths level 2) and Nadege Rose (best performer in Maths level 3).
The centres whose students have performed well in the four subjects were also rewarded. Cascade was rewarded for doing well in English, St Louis for excelling in French, Beau Vallon in Maths and Bel Ombre in Creole.
In her speech Minister Mondon congratulated the students for their efforts and hard work.
“This year, there are 64 students coming from 15 centres on Mahe, Praslin and La Digue who have received their certificates. I know it has been a tough journey for you to be successful and to be here today. For you to continue on the road of success you need to apply what you have learned in your everyday life,” said Minister Mondon.
Addressing those present, Mrs Henriette said: “Today we are recognising and celebrating the achievements of those who have been brave and determined enough to change their lives. We congratulate them and applaud all the literacy instructors, families, friends and neighbours whose support has helped the participants.”
Dr Marie-Reine Hoareau, secretary general of the Seychelles national commission of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) was also present to read out the message from the director general of Unesco Irina Bokova.
The adult learning programme started in 1978.