On the afternoon of December 14, Columbia International College (CIC), the largest residential secondary school in Canada, held its third graduation ceremony in 2023。Graduates make a successful end to their high school years, a gorgeous transformation, and enter a new life journey。We would like to thank our educational colleagues and parents for their support of CIC's Holistic Care Education Program over the past 45 years，并祝愿毕业生们以积极乐观的心态面对未来，让青春大戏永不落幕！ 毕业生们不仅在学业上取得了优异成绩，还积极参加志愿者活动，累计社区服务时数超过2,800小时！ 从11月中旬开始，2024年首批大学录取通知书抵达CIC，Including New York University, University of Melbourne, University of Alberta, University of Ottawa, Western University, Brock University, University of Windsor, York University, Laurier University, Metropolitan University of Toronto, Carleton University, Trent University, Concordia University, etc。 After half a year of learning and enriching extracurricular experience, a group of exchange students successfully completed CIC credit courses and received completion certificates。他们即将离开加拿大，回国继续完成高中学业。祝愿他们旅途顺利！ 许多家庭不远万里、漂洋过海来到CIC，亲眼见证儿女的“成人仪式”。他们为孩子成功感到骄傲，喜悦之情溢于言表！ 毕业演讲鼓舞人心 校长Diana Reid欢迎八方来宾参加毕业典礼。She encouraged everyone with a quote from American abolitionist Harriet Tubman: "Every great dream was started by a dreamer.。”她指出：每个人的内心都有激情与力量改变世界。 Candy Hui, senior associate Registrar of Admissions at McMaster University, delivered an impassioned keynote address。她回忆了自己年幼跟随家庭移民加拿大的经历。 She said: Although the parents did not read much books, even can not speak English, but positive, hard work, bring up four children, so that they receive a good education。She encouraged the graduates present: do not live up to their parents' ardent expectations and great efforts;Be grateful, move forward, and reach your goals in life。 Melissa Bozovali entered CIC Junior Middle School in 2019 as a Grade 7 student。她总是充满活力，积极参与校园生活。 During her 5 years at CIC, Melissa not only achieved excellent academic performance, but also became an active participant in extracurricular activities。She has joined several leadership teams, including the Athletic Committee and the residence Hall Leadership team。She initiated the CIC campus volleyball competition initiative and served as co-captain。She is also active in Model United Nations, School basketball, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, and serves as Vice President of the school's DECA Business competition team。5年后，她有幸作为毕业生代表进行演讲。 Melissa said that she benefited greatly from experiential learning, expanding her circle of friends, constantly challenging her comfort zone, and fully enjoying her time at CIC。她鼓励大家保持上进心，在未来取得更出色的成绩。 Awa Minteh arrived in Colombia in October 2022。Throughout her time at CIC, she has demonstrated a determined effort in everything she does。 Although she was naturally quiet, Awa showed great kindness and sincerity, earning over 80 hours of community service in just one year。Awa今天代表毕业生献上感谢词。 Awa spends most of her time with the SOCS (Campus Volunteer Service) team。她相信，回馈学校与周围社区非常重要。 She thanked CIC for taking care of all departments of the education team: the President and Dean's Office, teachers, after-school counselors, Admissions and International Department, dormitory, Student Leadership Development, Academic Guidance and college Application Guidance Department, security, health care, IT, catering, and cleaning for their consistent care and support。 Clement Chan, founder of CIC, used himself as an example in his speech，Presents a perfect case of success of international students in Canada!He recalls walking out of Toronto airport in 1972 with a suitcase，坐巴士到亲戚家安顿下来的时刻；大学毕业后，他于1979年创办CIC，迎来首批学生；45年后的今天，CIC坚持施行全面照顾教育计划，帮助更多无数的留学生实现梦想，让家长安心放心。He inspired graduates to embrace global technological changes such as artificial intelligence, move forward, and meet future challenges with optimism。 Awards and Scholarships The graduates received their graduation certificates from the school leaders, ushering in the highlight of the middle school era!The screen shows statistics such as a large graduation photo, university offers and scholarships for each graduate。Grade 12 graduates with a grade point average of 80% or above receive the title of Ontario Scholar。 Graduates with outstanding performance in and out of class are awarded CIC scholarships。 校长奖学金（大学方向）1,$500: President Qin Sihan Scholarship (Community College direction) 1,$500: Ho Chun Cheng Clement Chan Founder Merit Scholarship 1,$500: Abdoullah Asaadpour Partner School Scholarship 1,$000: Paulina Perez Parra Business Merit Scholarship 1,$000: Sin Tsz Lam Social Studies Merit Scholarship 1,$000: Sin Tsz Lam English Scholarship 1,$000: Shun Hang Yeung Mathematics Merit Scholarship 1,$000: Yutong Han Scholarship for Excellence in Science 1,$000: Zhekai Zhang Art Merit Scholarship 1,000加元：Ho Tak Hui…
