You’ve done it! Finished the last test, handed in the last assignment. All that is left to do is celebrate the end of your long journey, reflect on the memories accumulated and look forward to new horizons. We celebrate the hard work of the graduating classes at international and bilingual schools across the city and take a look at their graduation ceremonies. Congratulations!
The Class of 2024 walked onto the stage amidst applause from parents and teachers, turned their tassels, and received their diplomas. From this day onwards, they will set sail, heading for distant shores, embarking on new adventures and journeys.The Co-Principals of both campuses also extended their congratulations and blessings. They praised the graduates for their talents demonstrated in academics, arts, sports, and various fields, as well as their contributions to the community. They expressed pride in the leadership and initiative shown by the graduates and encouraged the students to remember the values of YCIS, to embrace challenges, diversity, and become responsible global citizens.
On Monday, 20 May Dulwich Pudong held a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024. Graduation Day was a celebration for the entire Dulwich Pudong community, as Year 13 students completed their time in the College before going onto higher education. With blessings from our youngest learners in DUCKS, to our Junior and Senior students, to staff, friends and family, everyone shared in the success of the graduating year.
Congratulations Class of 2024, we know you will make a positive difference in the world.
On June 28, Shanghai French School celebrated its 2024 Graduates, known as “Shanglimites,” homophone of “sans limite” (which means “no limit”), a name that encapsulates the intense journey of the past two years. Thanks to the unwavering commitment of teachers, graduates have achieved remarkable success, embodying the spirit of “no limits” for their future—a beautiful symbol of their potential. This year, 65% of graduates will continue their studies in France, while 35% will pursue their education abroad, heading to countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, China, the United States, and other European nations. Congratulations once again on their excellent Baccalaureate results, and best of luck to all our graduates as they embark on this exciting new chapter around the world!
On May 26th, graduates received their diplomas, marking their transition from students to Shanghai American School alumni. As these grads walked off the stage they held within them a drive for lifelong learning, a commitment to integrity and compassion, and the courage and confidence to chase their dreams. The festivities continued well into the evening. Thanks to the generosity of senior parents from Pudong and Puxi, a congratulatory message illuminated the Citigroup building on the Bund. In the fall, students will be heading off to universities around the world – to Brown, Chapman, Duke, Harvard, NYU, Oxford, Wellesley, and Yale, to name a few. Congratulations Pudong and Puxi class of 2024, you did it! We can’t wait to hear all about the adventures that lie ahead for you.
At the commencement ceremony, seniors from the Class of 2024 crossed the stage, received their diplomas surrounded by proud teachers and parents. With confidence and anticipation, they set out from Concordia to pursue their dreams and passions. In her address, High School teacher Ms. Kelly Smith emphasized the importance of “eulogy virtues”: “You are all worthy and capable of great things. No matter what those colleges told you, and no matter where you find yourself in the fall, I encourage you to work on building the other set of virtues [vs. ‘resume virtues’]—the ones that come from forming connections with other people, preferably people different from yourself, from getting outside of your comfort zone, from giving back to the community around you, and from exploring and deepening your spiritual life.”
Graduation is not just a milestone; it is the start of a new journey. To the Class of 2024, may you pursue your dreams with courage and explore new horizons. And always remember, you will forever be a Phoenix4Life!
On Friday 31 May, we honoured this year’s Leavers in our ninth annual Speech Day. It was a time for our Class of 2024 to celebrate challenges faced, fears conquered, achievements unlocked, friendships forged, indelible memories made and to look with eager anticipation toward all the great life experiences on the horizon. This year’s cohort has made us proud with offers from some of the world’s finest universities: Oxford, Cambridge, University College London, Imperial College London, University of Toronto, Vassar College, University of the Arts London and more! We are also confident that their IB scores will be nothing short of impressive .This milestone is just the first step on an exciting journey ahead. Equipped with the knowledge, skills and values from your time here, we do not doubt that you will all forge incredible paths. Embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead with the same passion, integrity and determination that defined your Wellington experience. Never stop being learners, connectors and changemakers.
The SCIS Class of 2024 has blossomed into a remarkable group of global citizens, positive contributors, and leaders of tomorrow. Through their dedicated studies and active involvement in the school community, these exceptional students have developed the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in the world beyond our campus. As they graduate and embark on the next chapter of their educational journeys, the faculty and staff of SCIS extend our heartfelt congratulations. We are immensely proud of their numerous university acceptances, which will allow them to continue pursuing their passions as future actors, doctors, artists, and politicians. SCIS will forever hold a special place in the hearts of the Class of 2024 - a home away from home where they have grown and discovered their true potential. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors and eagerly await the day they return to share their inspiring stories, guiding the next generation of Dragons to follow in their footsteps.
DTD Education hosted a summer concert to wish a bright future for the 1,086 graduates from kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high schools of the Class of 2024. DTD Education’s four kindergartens organized various performances, including a Midsummer Night Party, a Dream Pursuit Concert, and Andersen Fairy Tale Dramas, to bring a unique graduation ceremony experience to the children. Graduates of Vanke Elementary and Middle Schools participated in the tassel-turning ceremony during their graduation, marking the start of their new journey. The high school graduation ceremony, themed as “Chasing Dreams, Awaiting the Future,” offered heartfelt blessings to the graduates.
More than 1,000 days and nights, the clock will soon become a past. Shanghai Hongwen High School held the graduation ceremony on 14 June, adorned with the glow of the proud achievements of the Class of 2024. The graduates dressed in the same gowns, their eyes glistening with anticipation and nostalgia. Speeches were presented by Principal Alan Zheng echoed with words of inspiration and gratitude, while tears of joy mingled with laughter, marking the transition from adolescence to adulthood. As diplomas were conferred, they said goodbye to a wonderful journey and embarked on a more exciting future. We wish them all the best and cannot wait to witness the impact you will make in the world.
As footprints grace the sands, laughter and memories grow and run wild
When gratitude takes root in the heart, beauty and optimism bloom with dazzling radiance.
With stars adorning the night sky, dreams of the future take flight, filled with hope and anticipation
As the sun rises over the sea, dawn’s soft light heralds the glow and vitality of morning
When dreams sprout wings, courage and strength soar, ready to take to the skies
Children of SPKQ,here you have been nurtured into unique and confident seeds
Embracing the morning light and dreams
Set forth, towards the future
Where time brings fragrance
And life is bright, with infinite possibilities
Julia Gabriel Centre hosted its 2024 Graduation Ceremony at the Shangyin Opera House, celebrating the growth and transformation of every child. Guided by Julia Gabriel’s distinctive EduDrama® methodology and the nurturing support of the dedicated teachers, the children have blossomed into unique, confident, and expressive individuals. Each performance at the ceremony was a collaborative creation between students and teachers, highlighting Julia Gabriel’s core values: Curiosity, Compassion, Confidence, Courage, Creativity, Cognition, Cooperation and Collaboration. Parents, alumni, and representatives from various year levels came together, making it a truly magnificent event for the community.
Graduation is a heartfelt farewell and a step towards growth. Time flies, and our kindergarten children are about to graduate! The children’s faces were a picture of pride! This is your first graduation, a momentous step in your life! Childhood is short, but the future is long and full of opportunities.
On behalf of the entire Magnolia Kindergarten team and your teachers, we want to say to all our graduates that we are immensely proud of you and confident you are ready for primary school! Remember, you can always come back and visit. Magnolia Kindergarten will be your preschool forever.
The Class of 2024 from LUC celebrated their graduation at the Kimpton Hotel, Qiantan. Despite the drizzle, LUC’s families gathered for a summer farewell. In the warmth of the LUC family, we have collectively created rich and colorful childhood experiences with every parent, and witnessed the growth and transformation of every child! For the family of LUC, this is an unparalleled beauty, and also an exclusive memory that belongs to us. During their four years at LUC, the children not only learned the value of friendship, but also continuously enhanced their communication and social skills through interactions with their peers. In life, there are moments when we may feel lonely, but with the companionship and support of friends, we will always find the direction towards a brighter future.
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