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Adams's Graduation
“You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!”
Graduations are an important ritual at BestStart Karaka. The children eagerly anticipate their special day where we celebrate the past and look forward to the future and Adams Graduation was no different. Six of Adams family attended and they provided him within a very special Korowai for his special day and he proudly wore this and his graduation gown.
He listened to Nicola revisit the memories that were captured in his memory book and she read a final farewell story. She then presented him with his Be School Ready Certificate and read out all of the awesome skills and knowledge that he has developed during his time with us. Once all of Adams learning and journey had been revisited we sang Happy Last Day and there was a big group hug. Adam then chose five friends to sit closest to him for his graduation afternoon tea and the children all washed their hands while Adam had family photos outside. Adam then joined his friend for afternoon tea and we said our official good byes.. Adams Mum has promised to come back and visit with Adam in his uniform and we will stay connected to this family as Adams cousin is in our Toddlers room.
We are confident that when Adam starts school on Monday he will be confidant to say: I am Proud, this is me.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…”