GALLERY... The last group of young graduates leave Tiny Tots Pre-School as the Lorraine and Kate say goodbye
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Pictured at the Tiny Tots last day after 30 years in the Community Centre, Navan. From left: Lorraine Ferris, Victoria Gielec and her mother Bernadeta Gielec and Kate Watters. Gerry ShanahanImage 2 of 19
Kate Watters, Karolina and Krista, Lorraine Ferris. Gerry ShanahanImage 3 of 19
Lorainne Ferris and Kate Watters on their retirement from Tiny Tots. Gerry ShanahanImage 4 of 19
Kate and Lorraine with Theo, Kerrie, Geoff and Logan Lynch. Gerry ShanahanImage 5 of 19
Pictured at the Tiny Tots last day after 30 years in the Community Centre, Navan were Lorraine Ferris, Donnachadh, Caolan, Kate Watters and Audrey McGuinness. Gerry ShanahanImage 6 of 19
Alim Mitchell, Caroline Mitchell. Gerry ShanahanImage 7 of 19
Matt Preston, Lorraine Ferris, Rosie, Christine and Ray Preston. Gerry ShanahanImage 8 of 19
Lorainne Ferris, Harrison and Keith Quinn, Kate Watters. Gerry ShanahanImage 9 of 19
Kate, Corina Radu, Lorraine and Darius Radu. Gerry ShanahanImage 10 of 19
Lorraine Ferris, Mia Ralleta, Kate Watters, Jerome Ralleta and Olivia Ralleta (front). Gerry ShanahanImage 11 of 19
Niamh and Holly Spears say goodbye. Gerry ShanahanImage 12 of 19
Pictured at the Tiny Tots last day after 30 years in the Community Centre, Navan. From left: Gerry ShanahanImage 13 of 19
Parents and children with Lorraine Ferris and Kate Watters (centre). Gerry ShanahanImage 14 of 19
Sonny and Samantha Barry with Kate and Lorraine. Gerry ShanahanImage 15 of 19
Freya and Melisa Bennett with Lorraine and Kate. Gerry ShanahanImage 16 of 19
Kate, Eanna Daly, Rebecca and Miya Cross and Lorraine. Gerry ShanahanImage 17 of 19
Lorraine Ferris, Peyton Gavin, Catriona Gavin and Kate Watters. Photo: Gerry Shanahan-www.cyberimages.net 27-06-2024 Gerry ShanahanImage 18 of 19
Parents and children waving goodbye with Lorraine Ferris and Kate Watters (centre). Gerry ShanahanImage 19 of 19
Christine Preston, Lorainne Ferris, Pamela Watters and Kate Watters. Gerry ShanahanAfter thirty years serving the Navan community where she set up one of the first pre-schools in the town, Lorraine Ferris bid an emotional farewell to her last ever group of pre-school graduates at Tiny Tots.
Located in St Mary's Community Centre, Tiny Tots had more than 1,000 children pass through its doors over the years and indeed some of the children Lorraine taught are now grown up and have been sending their own children to her.
Lorraine and her colleague and great friend Kate Watters worked together for more than 20 years but decided it was time to retire this year. It was a hugely emotional day for them both as they closed the doors to Tiny Tots with parents presenting them flowers and gifts to say thank you for all their service and dedication.
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