Monday, May 27, 2013

Canadian International School celebrates Graduation Day

Canadian International School celebrates Graduation Day
The Canadian International School (CIS) Bangalore organized its annual graduation day for “Class of 2013” in a grand way. The mood at the valedictory day ceremony was one of enthusiasm and joy. The school presented various awards to the talented students in recognition of their consistent, exceptional academic achievement over the entire programme. The opening speech was given by Mr. Ramani Sastri, Chairman of CIS. The Guest Speaker for the event was Mr.Ajay Nanavati, Managing Director - 3M India Ltd. who addressed the graduating class of 2013. The ceremony was attended by distinguished Professors and eminent people from the Corporate Sector.

“Congratulations. It was indeed, a joy to see the CIS - IB Graduating Class of 2013 beaming with confidence and pride. The smiling faces of the faculty, teachers and the parents give us immense satisfaction.  We are sure the graduates from multiple countries, will excel in any field that they may choose. They are truly global citizens. We at CIS also share a sense of great achievement with our graduates who walk ahead in life to study at Ivy League Colleges in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. We congratulate them all – Mr. Ramani & Mr. Shankar Sastri, Board of Directors, CIS.

"Graduation was like a melting pot of every emotion imaginable. It was enjoyable, exciting, fun, entertaining, sad, nostalgic, tearful, and overall just very bitter sweet. It was everything I had hoped and imagined it would be." – Kayla Clark, student.

"Graduation was wicked awesome - I had a great time. There were moments when I cheered with my classmates for getting through it all, and moments when I cried with them because we were leaving each other. But the circle of life keeps turning, and we will be together in heart." – Jahnavi Rudrakshala, student.

"What a night for the graduates of CIS class of 2013 ! We are so happy Kayla has had the opportunity to come to India and study with such an amazing group of kids. Her experience here has been one to always remember. The commencement ceremony was well done. It was beautiful and professional, so full of emotion, excitement, and joy. In some ways it's the end and in others it's just the beginning. We wish the best to all the graduates. Congratulations on a job well done!" – Mr. Don and Mrs. Cindy Clark, Parent

"It was a really nice event - well done. I felt very sad because I felt as if the family at CIS was splitting apart." – Mrs. Rudrakshala, Parent

"It was great event, I loved the venue as well as the decorations. The school encourages all the students to full fill their dreams and provides guidance to help them achieve their potential" – Mrs. Kajal Bhavnani, Parent

It fills the heart with mixed feelings - fulfillment and sadness, anxiety and eagerness. Yet saying goodbye to the comfortable and secure life within school walls is never easy and that was palpable among the students - Dr. Penelope Abraham, Vice Principal & Director of Admissions.

It is a celebration of student’s achievement and marks the beginning of an amazing journey. This year’s graduating class have been a very caring batch of students and have left an inedible impression on our minds. – Priya Anand, CAS Coordinator and Business Management teacher.

Graduation is a bittersweet time.  It marks both an end and a beginning. The graduates' IB Diplomas serve as the culmination of the body of work that each student has amassed, and which will allow them to continue their academic journeys across all corners of the globe.  It is also the time, though, when a school says, 'goodbye' to its senior student leaders, knowing that the time with them has come to a close. The World awaits our CIS graduates and I wish them well, with whatever they choose to do next in their academic lives. Sic Parvis Magna- Shane Kells , Head of School


About Canadian International School
CIS is a culturally-rich mosaic serving each student by providing a world-class international education, nurturing potential, developing life-long skills, and preparing students for an ever-changing global community. CIS has continued to deliver a very high standard of education with an array of subject choices and activities tailored to students’ interests, allied with a very high level of care in a warm, friendly and non-threatening environment. It follows three internationally recognized curricula - IB (Grades 11 & 12), IGCSE (Grades 6 -10), North American - Ontario (JK to Grade 5), and employs a majority of foreign trained and experienced teachers.

For Further details visit - http://www.canadianinternationalschool.com