 "We Thank God For Guiding Us Through The Eight Years Of Our Primary Education. We Promise To Achieve Our Goals Academically, Mentally And Physically. We Hope And Pray That At The End Of Our Educational Journey We Will Be Solid Citizens Who Can Contribute To Society."
On Thursday 16th July, not in Hyland House School but in the newly renovated Walthamstow Academy, students, teachers, family and friends came together to participate in the Graduation Ceremony of the Year 6 Class of Hyland House School. Each of the different year groups contributed to the celebration with singing, acting and recitals.
After the welcome by Headteacher, Mrs Abbequaye, the classes from Nursery to Year 6 entered, marching into the auditorium to Kirk Franklin's 'Imagine Me' and pausing for each class to perform their specially chosen item. There were some excellent displays of the children's talent as we heard a group of saxophonists perform, saw a skit entitled 'Evolution Explained' and witnessed the choir singing 'Yes You Can' which was arranged by former pupil Kadeem Clarke.
The key speaker for the evening was Pastor Clive De Silva, also a former student, he reminded the children to keep their eye on the ball; to never lose focus. He then explained that Jesus became the man He was by trying to be like His Father, and we should all strive to do exactly the same.
Later in the programme, two graduating students, Lachelle Ebanks and James Walkinshaw, talked about the 'amazing journey that has been Hyland House'. They ended their speech by commenting on how their generation has witnessed the emerging of the 66th President of America, and how it that has instilled an attitude of aspiration in people; "as we travel throughout life's journey, can we do it - YES WE CAN!"
The evening ended by awarding each of the children, from Nursery upwards, with certificates for achievement, persistence, attitude and progress. A new award that had been established this year is the President's Award and this was presented to Lachelle Ebanks for upholding the ethics of the school.
The last thought of the ceremony was directed at the students, both graduating and remaining. Pastor De Silva wisely said, "success is not the end of a journey; it is not a result, it is a process.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. All who follow his precepts have good understanding. To Him belongs eternal praise.
Psalms 111:10 (NIV)
View photos from the graduation here
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