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, transforming into 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，並祝福畢業生們以積極樂觀的心態面對未來，讓青春大戲永不落幕！ 畢業生們 不僅在學業上取得了優異成績，也積極參與志工活動，累計社區服務時數超過2,800小時！ 從11月中旬開始，2024年首批大學錄取通知書抵達CIC，Including New York University, the University of Melbourne, the University of Alberta, the University of Ottawa, Western University, Brock University, the University of Windsor, York University, Laurier University, Toronto Metropolitan University, Carleton University, Trent University, Concordia University, etc。 經過半年的學習與豐富課外體驗，一群交換學生順利完成CIC學分課程，領取結業證書。 他們即將離開加拿大，回國繼續完成高中學業。 祝他們旅途順利！ 許多家庭不遠萬裡、漂洋過海來到CIC，親眼見證兒女的「成年儀式」。 他們為孩子成功感到驕傲，喜悅之情溢於言表！ 畢業演講鼓舞人心 校長Diana Reid歡迎八方來賓參加畢業典禮。 She encouraged everyone with a quote from American abolitionist Harriet Tubman: "Every great dream was started by a dreamer.。She pointed out that everyone has the passion and power within themselves to change the world。 Candy Hui, senior associate Registrar of Admissions at McMaster University, delivered an impassioned keynote address。 她回憶了自己年幼跟隨家庭移民加拿大的經歷。 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。 她總是充滿活力，並積極參與校園生活。 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年後，她有幸能以畢業生代表身分進行演講。 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。 She encouraged everyone to stay motivated and achieve even better results in the future。 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今天代表畢業生獻上感謝詞。 Awa spends most of her time on the SOCS (Campus Volunteer Service) team。 她相信，回饋學校與周圍社區非常重要。 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, residence Hall, Student Leadership Development, Academic Guidance and college Application Guidance Department, Security, health care, IT, catering, Cleaning, and consistent care and support。 CIC founder Clement Chan used himself as an example in his speech，呈現了留學生在加拿大成功的完美案例！ 他回顧自己1972年拎著皮箱走出多倫多機場，搭巴士到親戚家安頓下來的時刻；大學畢業後，他於1979年創辦CIC，迎來首批學生；45年後的今天，CIC堅持施行全面 照顧教育計劃，幫助更多無數的留學生實現夢想，讓家長安心放心。 He inspired graduates to embrace global technological changes such as artificial intelligence, forge ahead, and meet future challenges with optimism。 獎項與獎學金 畢業生從校領導手中接過頒發畢業證書，迎來中學時代的高光時刻！ 銀幕上展示每位畢業生的大幅畢業照、大學入學及獎學金等統計結果。 Grade 12 graduates with a grade point average of 80% or above receive the title of Ontario Scholar。 在課外等表現優異的畢業生榮獲CIC獎學金。 校長獎學金（大學方向）1,$500: President Qin Sihan Scholarship (Community College direction) 1,Cad 500: Ho Chun Cheng Clement Chan Founder Merit Scholarship 1,Cad 500: Abdoullah Asaadpour...
