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  • Education Minister visits Fostering Achievement Summer Scheme

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    • Pupils and parents

    Date published: 1 August 2016

    Education Minister, Peter Weir, has visited the Fostering Achievement Summer Scheme at Victoria Primary School, Newtownards.

    Speaking at the event the Minister said:

    “I am pleased to have the opportunity to meet with representatives from The Fostering Network, foster and kinship carers and the children who are enjoying the summer scheme here in Victoria Primary School. Foster and kinship carers undertake an invaluable role in encouraging and supporting fostered children and young people to gain a sense of achievement and to reach their potential. They are to be congratulated for their care of these often vulnerable children and young people.”

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