Kuwait English School holds Graduation Ceremony

School marks important milestone in educational life of students

KUWAIT CITY, April 25: April 20 marked an important milestone in the educational life of many Kuwait English School students. At Maha Ballroom, in The Regency Hotel, graduating students, parents, teachers, members of senior management and honoured guests were delighted to witness this joyous occasion.

The evening began with a procession of students entering the hall accompanied by the band led by Steven Tarry. Mohammed Jassim Al Saddah, School Chairman, began by addressing the audience and thanking all of the high school staff and heads. He ended by wishing the students all of the best in their future. This was followed by the presentation of the Years 12 and 13 leavers certificates.

HE Dr Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, our esteemed guest of honour, then delivered a speech to the audience. He stressed the importance of education as the cornerstone of development, spoke of the importance of teachers’ roles as architects of people and expressed his admiration of every student’s mother in their capacity to bear, bring up and educate the child.

As with tradition, the Head Girl and Head Boy, Shreeya Thussu and Ryan Buist, were invited to speak. Before doing so, Mrs Janet Carew, High School Principal, introduced Shreeya and Ryan by stating that they had been “exceptional role models” and wished them luck with their next adventure, studying Mathematics and Economics in UCLA in the US and Engineering in Auckland University, New Zealand. Both spoke of their experiences at Kuwait English School and how they had developed the skills and knowledge needed for life during their time at the school. Shreya stated that “Kuwait English School has shaped us into the individuals we are today” and thanked the teaching staff for “guiding us, pushing our boundaries and recognising a potential that we might not have seen in ourselves”.

Speeches

The head boy and girl speeches were followed by Mrs Carew who praised the success of the students at Kuwait English School, both academically and in extracurricular activities, and acknowledged that they are well equipped for the life ahead. She told the graduates that “this is the end of one part of your educational journey” and that they are on the “brink of what could be a bright new future”. Mrs Carew went on to thank all members of the school’s High Management, her colleagues in the senior management team, teaching staff, students, parents and support staff at Kuwait English School. She concluded by wishing the students “good luck, good health and happiness always”. The presentation of certificates was then made to the Year 11 students.

Mrs Rhoda Elizabeth Muhmood, School Director, was the last of our speakers. She started by addressing the graduates and reminding them that “they are the future, our future” and informing the parents that it was a “privilege and pleasure” to share the upbringing of their son or daughter. She went on to congratulate the students as they had “grown in wisdom and self-discipline”. Mrs Muhmood ended by wishing that the students be “happy, healthy and successful”.

The evening drew to a close with the presentation of special awards to our head boy and head girl in recognition of their contributions and hard work throughout the year. This was followed by the award for International Understanding from the European Council for International Schools (ECIS) to Saeed Mohanna of Year 13. This was in recognition of Saeed being a good representative of his own country, with a positive

Photos from the event