HeronBridge College recently hosted this year’s matric valediction event at the school to mark the end of a school career for the matric Class of 2021 as they enter into adulthood after their exams.
Hardworking learners who achieved outstanding results in academics and sports were recognised and received awards.
Marketing coordinator at the school Candice Gibson said the valediction ceremony took place on October 15.
“This year’s event was spirited by an emotional evening that included traditional ‘bell ringing’ where each pupil rings the bell that they also rang in Grade 8. Reading of heartfelt speeches and special ‘thank-you letters that our students had written to their parents in acknowledgement of their love and support over the years.”
Speaking at the event, head girl at the school, Xola Mguqulwa, said learners have power and responsibility in their hands to steer their lives toward the direction of their dreams. “I walked toward the entrance marked ‘Grade R’ with my shoelaces untied, pulling along my roller bag in my left hand while waving my mom goodbye with my right.
“I blink and suddenly I’m in high school and I have matrics telling me to bark at a tree until it barks back. Somewhere between the slipping of time we started to understand the world better and realised that we have the voices and the power to change it. Somewhere between then and now, we realised that our diversity and uniqueness is what brings us together.”
Head of the college at the school Keith Wilke wished learners a prosperous future ahead as they step into adulthood stage. “We are so proud of all our matric Class of 2021who have showed grit, determination and an amazing level of HeronBridge spirit this year. We wish them all the very best as they set sail on their new adventures.”
