Every April in the Philippines thousands upon thousands of students graduate from pre-school(yes even complete with the cap and gown!), elementary school, high school and college. Here are a few glimpses of our local elementary school's graduation ceremony here in Loakan . This school is just a stone throw away from our house. Pictured are some of the students that we have here in the Family Ministries Student Sponsorship Ministry (SSM).
Each student marches down the aisle with their proud parents.
This is my (Brenda) Dad's sponsored child...its hard to believe that they are from such poor homes when you see them all dressed up so beautifully. It's wonderful to see the pleasure on their faces of knowing that they have made it this far in their schooling
Listening to the graduation program
The female elementary school graduates.
The teachers giving their speeches of exhortation to the students.
Our daughter is not at the stage of graduating yet, however all students are included in her school's 'Annual Awards Banquet and High School Graduation.' Joanna had had a difficult year at school and had worked quite hard so we were very happy for her when she received five shiny medallions. Here are some scenes from that special evening where a wonderful meal is served after a very long program!
2 comments:
Congrats Joanna. You look stunning and so happy. We are proud of your progress and achievements. Not long to go now. Have a wonderful break.
Mel and Brenda - blessings on you both; trust all goes well.
Love Keith and Denise.
Wow Joanna,
You look stunning. So grown up now. I love your hair, it looks beautiful.
We look forward to seeing you and your family in July.
God Bless
Robyn and Marty
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