The certificate and the award were presented respectively to Fr Jorge Lanchas, Principal of the Salesian Centre in Pamplona, and Fr Iñaki Lete, Rector of the Institute, on the occasion of the tenth “Navarre Excellence Gala,” held on 9 November in the “Baluarte” Palace of Congresses in Pamplona and attended by over 1000 people.

The seal and the award place the Salesian Centre on a par with any comparable Institution in Europe. 

Present at the  ceremony were the Provincial of Bilbao, Fr Félix Urra,  members of his Council, the Educative Community of the Centre and various representatives of the Salesian Family.

In his address of thanks Fr Lete spoke primarily to the younger people present: “On this special occasion I want to mention the large number of young people from  Navarre who, through the vocational technical training they have received, have found and continue to hold important posts of work, They appreciate  the opportunities which Navarre has offered and continues to offer through vocational technical training. One, which based on the educational methods of Don Bosco,” he added.

In conclusion Fr Lete mentioned some of the great challenges facing Institutions, such as technological innovation,  education to the  values of responsibility and the creation of an integrated centre capable of coordinating in the same educative plan, traditional teaching, ongoing formation and work training.

Published 11/11/2010