Brother and sister Jordan Anderson and Sara Haldane, from Dunfermline, were among 470 students from Fife College’s class of 2022/23 to be recognised at graduation ceremonies.

Four ceremonies took at St Bryce Kirk, Kirkcaldy, last week, as students crossed the stage to graduate in a range of qualifications including degrees and diplomas.

Among the first students to graduate earlier in the week were Jordan and Sara, who graduated together from HND Social Sciences.

Sara said: "I’m really proud of us. It was great for our whole family to be here. The best part of the course for me was studying with Jordan. He got me through it." 

Dunfermline Press: Sara and Jordan were delighted to graduate together.Sara and Jordan were delighted to graduate together. (Image: Fife College)

Sara is now studying at the Open University in collaboration with Fife College working towards her BA.

Asked why she chose Fife College, Sara added: "The College has a great reputation around Fife for being really supportive. When I was considering going back into education, I knew it had to be here."

Jordan added: "After returning a few years following my HNC, it was a total surprise for us to be studying together, and now graduating side by side."

Dunfermline Press: Four graduation ceremonies were held throughout the week.Four graduation ceremonies were held throughout the week. (Image: Fife College)

Family and friends of students, along with staff and guests of the College celebrated all the students’ hard work and commitment – with around 1,000 people attending. After each ceremony, graduates and guests carried on the celebrations at a drinks reception in the Atrium of the College’s Kirkcaldy Campus.

Tomorrow (Monday, January 29), the college is piloting its first-ever relaxed graduation experience for students who may find attending the traditional ceremony overwhelming.

Dunfermline Press: A total of 470 students celebrated graduating from Fife College.A total of 470 students celebrated graduating from Fife College. (Image: Fife College)

To make graduation accessible for everyone, the College has designed the relaxed alternative to support their students with learning difficulties, autism, social anxiety, or sensory processing difficulties.

Dorothee Leslie, Vice-Principal at Fife College, said: “Graduation is always a special occasion for Fife College. Each ceremony allows us time to reflect and celebrate the hard work and dedication shown by our students during their time at College.  

“We take immense pride in knowing that, due to the investment each of them has made in their studies, our 2022/23 graduates will go on to achieve great things in their further studies and chosen careers. We wish them all the very best for the future.”

Dunfermline Press: The graduation ceremonies gave the college the opportunity to congratulate and celebrate the students' hard work and achievements.The graduation ceremonies gave the college the opportunity to congratulate and celebrate the students' hard work and achievements. (Image: Fife College)