May I also thank parents for your generous support of the College. So thank you parents for doing such a fine job.

Such qualities stem from the home and not the classroom. Even Mary and Joseph had a small crisis.Īpart from their talent, your sons have always shown themselves to be young men with generous hearts who are at once friendly and warm in their dealings with others. As a parent myself, I am aware it is no mean achievement and I am sure it has come with a few bumps on the road. Can I congratulate you on the milestone of having achieved getting your son through secondary school. I would also like to address the parents for a few moments. May I thank on behalf of the students and parents all the teachers and staff at the college, especially those here today and recognise the wonderful role they have performed in your education. I know today’s young men have the perception in life to see the role that an enthusiastic teacher plays. Much of education cannot happen without the keen interest of others – staff in particular. To each one of the graduates of the class of 2020, I thank you for your work and your support for the community over the years. This is particularly true of our College Captain Kynan Ganza, the College and School Prefects.

So congratulations.ĭespite the disruptions and disappointments from COVID 19, the Class of 2020 has proven time again to be dedicated people, who have contributed enormously to the quality of life at the college. It’s the choices we make today that determine the character of tomorrow. My pride in the class of 2020 is not however because of the outstanding achievements but because of the values, they demonstrated in their decisions to participate in the life of the College. There are some excellent musicians, sportsmen and scholars among today’s graduates. The achievements of this class have been many. May I commence by paying tribute to each of the Year 12 students. I have been asked to speak this morning on behalf of The College to farewell the graduating class of 2020.

I would like to welcome all here today, and in particular parents, for taking the time to be present at your son’s graduation from college. Good morning, Graduates, Mr Noonan Crowe, President of the Aquinas Old Boys’ Association, Board members, Staff, Our College Captain, Prefects, Students and our most honoured guests the parents of the year 12 students.

Elementary graduation speech