On
8 January 2017, 72 UFS graduates participated in a coming-of-age ceremony at
the school music hall to celebrate reaching 18 years of age. At the same time
they waved goodbye to their alma mater - the High School Affiliated to
Nanjing Normal University, Jiangning Campus
as they prepare to begin a new journey overseas. Principal ZHANG Shimin, vice
Principal HUANG Wei, Directors Danny Qian and Charles Kim from AHEAD Education,
school and AHEAD staff, guests, UFS graduates and parents attended this ceremony.
Chapter one
The
ceremony began with Lin Huihui and Zhang Luoyu’s musical composition “Liang Zhu”
playing the violin and piano as the seventy-two graduates entered the hall.
Chapter two
During
his speech, Principal Huang Wei reported that seventy two UFS graduates (99%)
had been admitted into Australian Group of Eight universities and this was an
excellent result. The average GPA of Commerce stream students ranks first and
Science stream students, second. Compared to the results from 2014, those
students achieving excellent results have reached a new level. The principal
pointed out that no matter what students were striving for, the school is their
most loyal supporter and will assist students in achieving their goals by any
means possible. He looks forward to hearing good news regarding their
achievements in the future!
A
video depicting the growth of UFS graduates brought back many fond memories and
reminded the students of how they had transformed since joining the program.
Principal
Zhang Shimin awarded Wang Yifang with a certificate and trophy for being named
the “Global Campion of UFS”.
Dr.
He, the chairman of AHEAD Education spoke about raising expectations for all
graduates and expressed thanks to all the teachers. He presented awards to Michal
and AJ for their excellent work throughout the year.
Students
and teachers then recalled special memories from their time spent in the UFS
program. The teachers’ wishes to the students were heartfelt and caused a few
tears among the students. In response, students presented gifts and flowers to
express thanks to the teachers.
Finally,
Principal Zhang Shimin announced the official graduation of the students.
Chapter three
It is the truth that at 18
years of age, students become adults and parents are increasing in age. As an
adult you have more responsibilities and more tasks. The UFS parent
representative gave the following speech: “To be an adult means having full
political rights and obligations as well as shouldering more responsibilities
to family, strengthening the nation and helping to construct the country.” This
was an unforgettable ‘Coming-of-age Ceremony’ with many thanks and much affection.
UFS graduates surprised their parents with a letter and a big hug.
Chapter Four:
UFS sisters and brothers performed
wonderfully in expressing their best wishes to the graduates. The High School
Affiliated to Nanjing Normal University, Jiangning Campus also presented gifts to the graduates and wished them
all every success in February 2017.
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