Good afternoon, colleagues, it's that time of year where I get to talk about something special that is very special in a student's life. It is graduation. I believe this is the eighth time I get to talk about this special time.
Like other ridings, the Nahendeh will see several graduations from various schools this month, starting with kindergarten. As I have said before, this is an important milestone for parents and students. We get to see the first stage of what we hope are many more graduation celebrations. Depending on the school, we see kindergarten, grade 6, grade 9, and grade 12 graduations. I can tell you each celebration is unique and special.
Today I would like to recognize fifteen students who have completed their elementary, junior, and senior high journey.
To the eight students from Echo Dene School and the seven students from Liidlii Kue Regional High School, congratulations on completing this journey. It is a good start on your life's journey moving forward. I know there has been some fun and challenging times, but I can tell you it has prepared you for the next journey, whether it is going on to future schooling, trades, travel, or work.
Echo Dene School's grad ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow at 6 p.m., and Liidlii Kue Regional High School is on Saturday. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend either celebration, but I wish them all the best during their special moment.
Colleagues, I'd like to tell the grads, the diploma you receive today is your insurance policy paid in full for all your hard work over the past 13 years. The value of this policy depends on how much effort you put into your education and what you do with it as you go out in the world. All the best to them on this special day.
As I have done in the past, I do have some words of encouragement in recognizing the 15 grads which I will asked deemed as read. To the parents and families, thank you for all the support for those graduates. You should be very happy and proud of your child today.
In closing, Mr. Speaker, I like to wish all the 2024 graduating classes across the NWT all the best and congratulations on a job well done. Thank you.
(Deemed Read)
To Echo Dene Students:
Adrian Allen,
Jay Cover,
Amy Duntra,
Stevenson Klondike,
Damian Klondike-Kotchea,
Elizabeth Nelson,
Kadence Norn, and
Conrad Sassie.
Liidlii Kue Regional High School Students:
Brittney Kendo,
Helena Bonnetrouge,
Colton Hardisty Gillis,
Shannon Jumbo,
Madison Jumbo,
Kaechoa Rocque-Jumbo,
Landon Konisenta, and
Lekasha Tesou.
Encouragement:
Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.
Buckle up. Like the school adventure that you went through, there are going to be some good times and not so good times ahead of you. Enjoy each moment as they are all learning opportunities for you and part of life. Please remember it is all right to cry and laugh about things. There is going to be a lot of opportunities to do both.
Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.
Find a career that you will love. It is very important because once you do, it is not work. It is something that you wake up wanting to do and it is not work. Please remember not to settle on a career. Like love, find the one that makes you happy.
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.
You have two ears and one mouth. Please remember it is always wise to listen and understand what you have heard before kicking your mouth into gear.
Please enjoy your celebration with family and friends. This is a major accomplishment and needs to be celebrated.
Members' statements. Member from Deh Cho.
