Autism Links Newsletter - March 2023 - Flipbook - Page 1
AUTISM LINKS
Newsletter of the Autism Association (Singapore)
APRIL 2023
MCI (P) 050/05/2022
ACHIEVEMENT & GRADUATION CEREMONY 2022
SOARING HIGH
With the easing of the COVID-19 restrictions, the annual
Achievement and Graduation Ceremony (AGC) was a livelier
event as we welcomed guests and families down to celebrate this
milestone in 2022.
The celebration was held over the last two days of school on 17
November for the graduands and 18 November for the entire
school cohort. The theme for this year was ‘Soaring High’, to
signify the limitless potential to overcoming odds and soaring to
greater heights.
IN FOCUS
friends, symbolising the end of a chapter in their lives and the start
of a new one.
Our celebrations did not end there! All the students had their own
in-class achievement celebration, helmed by each class educator.
A school carnival was also organised on the following day. It was
a colourful and festive event that brought everyone together. The
carnival featured a wide variety of games, activities, and attractions
for the students. The atmosphere was lively and fun-filled, with
families, students, staff and volunteers (from Salesforce Singapore)
all taking part in the festivities.
The graduation ceremony was indeed a heart-warming and
memorable event, as the graduates exuberated their excitement
and pride. Donned in their graduation robes, they each took the
stage to receive their certificates.
Educator helping a graduand to don on the
graduation gown before the big ceremony.
The event was graced with a welcome speech from our Chairman
and Supervisor of Eden School, Ms Wee Chu-Yian Joanne, and a
keynote speech from our Vice Chairman of the Eden School and
Chairman of Autism Association (Singapore), Ms Phua Lay Peng
Denise. Inspiring words of advice and encouragement were shared
as the whole school celebrated and congratulated the graduates
on their achievements.
The ceremony also featured a musical performance from our
school’s very own Eden Ensemble which was made up of both
graduating and non-graduating students from the Hand Chimes
CCA.The highlight of the ceremony was undoubtedly the graduates
themselves, who beamed with happiness and accomplishment as
they received their certificates and took photos with family and
Student Muhd Aqil, holding his achievement award proudly
during his in-class celebration.
One of the highlights of the carnival were the photobooths
around the school that captured the smiles and emotions of the
students, their families and the educators. Overall, the AGC was a
success, providing a fun and exciting experience for everyone who
attended. The event was truly a celebration of community spirit,
and it brought together students, staff, and parents to a great day
of fun and celebration.