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As the Year 8 girls prepare to graduate as students of Saint Kentigern Girls’ School, a formal ceremony was held this morning at Chapel in their honour. Each of the 24 girls was presented with a departing gift to mark their valediction; a pure silk scarf embodying the symbols of the tale of St Kentigern; the bird, the tree, the fish, the bell and the Iona Cross.
As the girls’ names were called, they were greeted by the Year 1 students who handed over their gift. Principal, Dr Sandra Hastie explained that this customary tradition was a symbol of thanks from the youngest members of the School to their role models and elder sisters. She said that the scarves were special as it is only upon graduation that they are awarded, and as a remembrance of always being a Saint Kentigern girl.
Deputy Principal, Mrs Judith Dobson officially placed each girl’s scarf around their shoulders, and Dr Hastie joked that this may likely be the last time Mrs Dobson fixes their uniforms!
The Chapel was full for the Service as members of the youngest and eldest girls’ families joined their daughters to witness the important occasion.
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