CISS 2025 Graduation Ceremony and Education Exhibition Concludes with Resounding Success

New Horizons of Honor, Future Forged through Creativity

On April 20th, Canadian International School of Shenyang (CISS) held the grand "2025 Graduation Ceremony and Education Exhibition". Bathed in the gentle spring sunshine, faculty, students, and families gathered to celebrate graduates embarking on life's new chapter while immersing themselves in an academic and artistic showcase meticulously prepared by the student body.

Before the event officially began, Madam Duan Yun'a, the Executive Director of CISS, led the faculty and staff team to warmly welcome the parents and students. At the signature wall set up for the 2025 Graduation Ceremony and Educational Achievement Exhibition, teachers, parents and students of CISS signed in in an orderly fashion, writing their names on the wall and taking photos as souvenirs, preserving this moment of great significance. Madam Duan Yun'a, the Executive Director of CISS, Ms. Josephine, the Vice Chairperson, and Mr. Gordon, the Principal, led all the teachers to write graduation messages for the graduates with great expectations. Every word and sentence was filled with earnest advice and sincere blessings for the graduates, hoping that they would carry the warm expectations of their alma mater and forge ahead bravely in their new life journey.

Dr. Peng Jianhua, Chairman of CISS, delivered a video address extending heartfelt congratulations to the graduating class. He commended Grade 12 students for their academic accomplishments and urged them to courageously embrace forthcoming opportunities, particularly emphasizing adaptive strategies in the era of AI transformation. Dr. Peng expressed profound gratitude to faculty members for their pedagogical dedication and acknowledged parents' unwavering support. 

Principal Gordon's valedictory speech nostalgically recounted students' developmental milestones at CISS, encouraging sustained intellectual curiosity and resilience in future endeavors. 

Vice Chairperson Josephine subsequently underscored the imperative of intercultural competence and innovative thinking in global citizenship, reaffirming CISS's commitment to optimizing its internationalized learning ecosystem. 

As the parent representative, Abu's mother offered poignant reflections on her child's educational journey, lauding CISS's preeminent status in delivering IB education across Northeast China. Her pragmatic advice for overseas-study families resonated strongly with attendees. Graduate Abu then articulated his scholarly evolution within CISS's pluralistic academic environment through a reflective presentation. 

Amidst resounding applause, the emcee announced each graduate's name while their photographic journey unfolded on screen. This ceremonial recognition transformed individual growth narratives into collective pride, marking both a culmination of achievements and a prologue to future endeavors. Graduates' heartfelt speeches – blending nostalgia, gratitude, and aspiration – poignantly captured this transitional moment. 

The Tassel Ceremony, solemnly conducted by DP Coordinator Marwa, ritually marked graduates' academic completion and identity transition. Executive Director Madam Duan Yun'a then presented auspicious floral bouquets, which graduates thoughtfully redistributed to cherished individuals, creating an emotional continuum of goodwill. 

Principal Gordon and Vice Chairperson Josephine conferred trophies commemorating academic distinction, followed by a ceremonial cake-cutting led by Madam Duan Yun'a with faculty and parents – a symbolic gesture sweetening graduates' onward journey. 

Then pedagogical innovations took center stage through grade-specific demonstrations: 

The adorable children from the kindergarten led the audience to explore the mysterious jungle world through the drama "Walking in the Jungle". Their innocence and enthusiasm for performance demonstrated the school's emphasis on nurturing children's creativity and expression.

The first graders presented "My Little book of Community Helper", using reading to convey warmth and highlighting the school's focus on cultivating students' sense of social responsibility from a young age, helping them understand the significance of the community.

The second graders brought the fun song "Three-Dimensional Shapes", ingeniously combining mathematics with music, showcasing the school's interdisciplinary teaching approach and allowing students to learn geometry in a cheerful rhythm.

The third graders' "Puppet Show" was full of creativity, with clever and interesting storylines and creative puppet manipulation, reflecting the school's commitment to art education and the stimulation of students' imagination.

The fourth graders' "The Art Market" transformed artistic inspiration into a visual feast through a PPT presentation, demonstrating students' art appreciation and expression skills, and vividly illustrating the school's curriculum achievements.

The fifth graders' "Human Systems song & Sustainable Town Project" combined music with display boards to interpret the mysteries of science and sustainability, skillfully integrating music with scientific knowledge and highlighting the school's innovation in science education and its emphasis on health education.

Vanessa, the music teacher, presented a "Music Video", showcasing the teaching achievements of the PYP music class through a video, perfectly presenting the power of music and the talents of the students, and reflecting the vitality and effectiveness of the school's music education.

The sixth graders' "The Amazon Rainforest: A Vital Ecosystem in Peril" used sand tables and display boards to call for the protection of the Earth. The students' concern and appeal for environmental issues reflected the school's achievements in environmental education and its cultivation of international citizenship awareness.

The seventh graders' "Indigenous Ancestral and Genetic Markers" took the audience on a journey to explore the mysteries of human genes, demonstrating the school's depth in genetics and historical and cultural education, and allowing students to understand human diversity and connection.

The eighth graders' "South Korean AI and Robotics" showcased the charm of cutting-edge technology, reflecting the school's emphasis on science education and its cultivation of students' innovative thinking and interest in technology.

The ninth graders' "Algeria Water Crisis and Solutions " focused on water resource issues, demonstrating the school's cultivation of students' ability to solve global problems and their sense of social responsibility.

The tenth graders' "The Chernobyl Disaster: A Study of Science, Mathematics, and Humanity." reflected on the balance between science and humanity from an interdisciplinary perspective, showcasing the school's interdisciplinary teaching achievements and its cultivation of students' critical thinking.

The eleventh grader Austin's "Recycling Used White Paper" advocated for environmental actions through a video and speech, reflecting students' environmental awareness and the school's emphasis on environmental education.

The wonderful performances of each grade of CISS won warm applause and cheers from all the teachers, students, and parents present.

The event concluded with a group photo and a visit to the teaching achievements exhibition. CISS demonstrated the core concepts of IB education through an event that combined academic depth and artistic warmth. May the 2025 graduates carry the blessings of their alma mater and continue to write glorious chapters in a broader world; and we look forward to more students joining the CISS family to explore the endless possibilities of growth together!