guest speaker speech for elementary graduation tagalog

Respect balanced with irreverence, a key characteristic of Fortians. But they made sure they got the school exec on-board first. For example, earlier this year the students staged a solidarity walkout from school protesting against gun violence in US schools. Balance between respect for authority and the right to protest against perceived injustice. A tricky balancing act for a selective school, and something The Fort works hard to get right.

Respect for sex and gender diversity.īalance between academic excellence, and the pursuit of diverse cultural and social activities.

Respect for, indeed honouring and embracing of, a wide diversity of interests, opinions, beliefs and religions. It seems to me that two core values intertwine with that culture of Diversity: Respect and Balance. Diversity of backgrounds, ethnicity and religion, among the students and the staff, reflecting Australia’s great multicultural social backbone. This school loves to celebrate effort and achievement in these diverse interests. Educational interests, such as debating and robotics. Cultural interests, such as the astonishing 14 ensembles of the IMP. This school offers a myriad of activities and opportunities that the students enthusiastically embrace. A culture that values and cultivates Diversity.ĭiversity of interests. I believe that most of the students at this school, particularly as they contemplate leaving it, are aware of how special a place it is.Ī great many things of course, but for me the stand-out aspect is Diversity.

I may have occasionally subjected them, unprompted, to grumpy middle-aged rants along the lines of, “You don’t know how lucky you are!” Which really is not fair, because they are well aware of how lucky they are. I have been, over the last eight years, green eyed with jealousy for Sebastian’s and Julian’s opportunities here at The Fort. I would have loved to have gone to this school. That involvement has given me some behind-the-scenes insight into how the school is run, the dedication of the school staff and of many parents, and also a chance to observe and get to know quite a number of students, including a good few who are graduating here tonight.Īnd through all that, I’ve come to the conclusion that this is a rather special place. I imagine I was asked to speak tonight mainly because I have been heavily involved with the school’s Instrumental Music Program over the past eight years. I have the honour to speak on behalf of all the parents here tonight, and to represent some of our thoughts and reflections on the happy occasion of seeing our daughters and sons graduate from Fort Street High School.

Guest speaker speech for elementary graduation tagalog