The Class of 2020 [#123]
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, graduation events around the world have been cancelled. As a result, schools are devising creative ways to honour our Class of 2020 graduates.
At Mont’Kiara International School, we are honouring our students in various ways. Each of our graduates has been asked to nominate an educator to write them a letter to mark them reaching this milestone. We have been encouraged to share memories, wise words of wisdom and more with the graduate to be.
While I would much rather see him walk across the stage, receive his diploma and have the opportunity to congratulate him in person with a high five and a hug, I was particularly honoured that one of my former Grade Three students chose me to write him a letter.
Aside from reflecting on his time in our class, our school and giving advice for the future, I felt it important to not just offer congratulations upon graduating, but to also acknowledge these unprecedented times. My two page letter included the following paragraph:
“As with all transitions, there is always a sense of discombobulation. For the graduating class, it is the bittersweet feelings as Grade Twelve draws to an end and the next adventure is yet to start. As a member of the class of 2020, this is no doubt exacerbated by knowing that certain traditions have been denied to you. Rather than mourning what has been lost, I implore you to use this time - in preparation for when we return to normal - as an opportunity to reflect, set goals and endeavour to become even better.”
Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
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