“CISH Community Presents: The Momentous Graduation of Our Class of 2024! A Spectacular Celebration of the Canadian International School of Hefei’s IB Graduates”
On Tuesday, June 4, the Canadian International School of Hefei’s Class of 2024 gathered in our school’s auditorium to celebrate their graduation ceremony. With a welcome address by our Head of School, Mrs. Peggy Gorman-Mitchell, assisted by MYP/DP Principal Ms. Tilly Erguder, it was a joyous celebration of hard-work, dedication, and growth for all in attendance. Friends and family stood in congratulations as the graduates walked down the aisle, wearing their caps and gowns with pride.
6月4日，周二，合肥加拿大外籍人员子女学校在校报告厅隆重举行了2024级毕业典礼。在MYP/DP校长Tilly Erguder女士的协助下，总校长Peggy Gorman-Mitchell女士致欢迎辞，在热烈的氛围中共同庆祝毕业生们的努力、奉献和成长。在亲朋好友们的莅临和祝福下，毕业生们身着学士服、戴着学士帽自豪地走入会场。
We were then honored to welcome Mr. Ryan Donaghy, New Brunswick Deputy Minister of Education and Early Childhood, as our guest speaker. His speech emphasized the interconnectedness of today’s society and the value in our student’s international background saying, “you are equipped to bridge divides, foster collaboration, and lead with a global perspective.”
现场我们有幸地邀请到了加拿大新不伦瑞克省教育部副部长 Ryan Donaghy 先生作为演讲嘉宾为毕业生们送上寄语。Ryan Donaghy先生在讲话中强调了当今社会互通的重要性，以及学生们作为全球公民，在拥有国际文化背景上的价值所在。他表示：“你们具有弥合分歧、促进合作，并以在全球视野下领导的能力”。
His speech was followed by our Giving of the Rose Ceremony, where each graduate was given a rose to hand to someone special in their life in recognition of their unwavering support. As the music played, the graduates descended into the audience and into the embrace of their eagerly awaiting family.
其后，我们举行了温馨的玫瑰赠送仪式，毕业生们将取得的玫瑰花赠送给他们生命中的特别的人，以感谢他们对自己始终如一坚定的支持。在柔美的音乐中，毕业生们步入观众席，投入了翘首以盼的家人们的怀抱。
To wrap up the ceremony, Martin Sulik, Class of 2024 Valedictorian, delivered a particularly moving speech, thanking the teachers for their support and reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of everyone’s high school journey. He ended his speech wishing each student success in the chance to make a difference to the world in their own unique way.
典礼尾声，毕业生 Martin Sulik 以最优异的成绩，作为2024 级毕业班的学生代表在典礼上作了感人至深的演讲，他感谢了老师们的全力支持，回顾了高中旅程中的挑战和收获。最后，他祝愿同学们都将以自己独特的方式改变世界。
As each graduate walked across the stage to receive their diploma, there was a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment in the air. The ceremony ended with the traditional tossing of caps and in the end, our Class of 2024 emerged from their graduation ceremony as confident, capable young adults ready to make their mark on the world.
在毕业生们走向舞台领取毕业证的时候，典礼现场沉浸在成就感和满足感之中。随之，在传统的抛毕业帽仪式中，毕业典礼拉上完美的序幕。优秀的毕业生们则以自信、自强的身姿走向世界舞台，发挥他们的才能改变世界。
As they embark on their next journey, we wish them all the best and congratulate them on their remarkable achievement. Here’s to the Class of 2024 – may your futures be bright, and your dreams be endless. Congratulations!
在他们开启下一旅程之始，祝愿他们一切顺利，同时，也让我们为他们的成就送上由衷的祝贺。知君鸿图志，愿前程似锦！2024级毕业生们，祝贺你们！
Martin Sulik, 2024 recipient of the Governor General’s Medal presented by Mr. Ryan Donaghy, given to the student with the highest academic standing in the graduating class of 2024.
Martin Sulik，2024 年加拿大总督奖获得者，由 Ryan Donaghy先生为其颁奖。
Oskar Opfer, recipient of the Birks Medallion, presented by Mr. Ryan Donaghy, given to the student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in student activities throughout high school.
Oskar Opfer，伯克斯奖获得者，由 Ryan Donaghy先生为其颁奖。
Henry Bai and Harold Heo, recipients of the Salutatorian, presented by Mr. Andy Truong, Executive Director of AKD International and Co-founder of Canadian Alumni Network, given to the student(s) who have the second highest academic standing in the graduating class of 2024.
Henry Bai 和 Harold Heo 获得由 AKD International 执行董事兼加拿大校友网络联合创始人 Andy Truong 先生颁发的，授予在 2024 级毕业班学业成绩排名第二的学生的奖项。
Martin Sulik, recipient of the Teacher’s Award of Merit, presented by Stephanie Tomlinson, Education Specialist for the Province of New Brunswick from Atlantic Education International, given to a deserving student as selected by the CISH teachers who displays outstanding enthusiasm, involvement, and school pride.
Martin Sulik荣获由大西洋教育国际组织新不伦瑞克省教育负责人Stephanie Tomlinson女士颁发的“教师评选优秀奖”。“教师评选优秀奖 ”由 CISH 教师共同选出，颁发给在学习热情、参与度和学校荣誉感各方面表现突出的学生。
关于CISH
作为2013年合肥高新区招商引资的重点项目，CISH紧紧围绕服务合肥国际化建设的重要教育配套战略定位，专注为落地合肥乃至安徽的外企外籍专家子女提供优质教育服务。如今的CISH校园里，吸引了来自美国、德国、加拿大、韩国、中国香港等近30个国家和地区的外籍专家子女学生。自2014年以来，CISH历届毕业生全部进入世界排名前100大学，校友遍布北京大学、香港大学、伦敦大学国王学院、多伦多大学等世界名校。
在“2023福布斯中国国际化学校评选”中，合肥加拿大外籍人员子女学校位列第48位，成为省内唯一登上福布斯中国TOP50的国际学校。
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