The first of many graduation ceremonies this term began with the celebration of our Year 12s who are graduating. Some have accepted scholarships to universities overseas, while others have taken up apprenticeships, all with a bright future ahead of them. 

In an intimate ceremony with close family and friends, the atmosphere in the chapel was one of immense pride. The bagpipes led students into the ceremony before Acting Principal Duncan McQueen addressed the group. His heartfelt reflection on their years at Saint Kentigern College reminded all of how far they had come since beginning in Year 7 or 9. 

It was special to have the heads of each house give each student an individual sentiment, including messages from tutors who have walked their high school years alongside them. However, the afternoon wasn't all formal and ceremonial. To the parent's delight, a slide of each student's first school photo at the College and their most recent one provided the perfect blast from the past. Although amusing, it cemented the growth each of them has gone through over their years here in becoming confident young adults. A strong message of personal growth resounded in each of the notes, with the teachers acknowledging the grit, determination, and improvement each has displayed through various areas of student life.

After the ceremony, the students and family gathered in the library to enjoy some delicious refreshments for afternoon tea, take photos, and reflect on the many memories made together. As life will steam full speed ahead very soon for each of these graduates, it was a privilege to pause, take pride in the hard work done, and get excited about the future.

Congratulations to our Year 12 leavers: Sophia Connell, Grace Gilbert, William Walsh, Diana Lister, Ashwyn Keshvara, Benjamin Stewart, Jack Owen, Alexander Prior, Kade Andrews, Hannah Urqhart, Enrico Bird, Emily Clark and Thomas Waters. You are forever sons and daughters of Kentigern, and we look forward to seeing all you accomplish in the coming years. 

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