The End of a Beginning

Confusing, huh? Well, I'll be talking, or typing to be exact... About my graduation. I've been at my elementary school for like... FOREVER! Ever since I came to Canada 7 years ago, I've been at that very school. And I am now ready to move on to bigger and better... Middle school.

My school has been awesome. I started going there in SK, not knowing a word of English or french. Why french? Well, I was enrolled into french immersion. And I am still in that program today, I love it! My class gets along well together, all the grade 6's are good friends. And these were my friends since SK. Most of the kids from my class will be going to the same middle school. (20/22.) So we'll still be together, kind of. Because now, we have different classes and lockers, and other schools will also be joining our middle school. It's going to be VERY different.

So, in honor of our completion of elementary school, we're having a graduation. Not like the one you have in grade 12, a little less fancy. It's semi-formal. But we still give out awards, and certificates of completion, and there will be lots of refreshments.

The awards are confidential until the day of. They come up and present them at the ceremony. The only award you get to know earlier is the Valedictorian., since the person must make a speech, and notice in advance would be needed for this one... :D. I'm really excited because the chosen french valedictorian is me! I made a speech, in french of course, and I think it's actually impressive!

School's out in 4 days, (June 25th) and grad is always the Monday before school's over. I'm actually pretty nostalgic to be leaving elementary school. Okay, I'm happy, ready, mature, and excited. But, this is a big part of my childhood. And I've accomplished so much at the school. From 2 school-wide speech arts, to 2 school-wide spelling bees, a qualification to a regional Canwest Canspell Bee, and a grade 5 Mosely Award. What's next to come?

Before I finish up, I'd like to mention one more special thing. My grad present. I got all-around speakers for my I-Pod touch from my family. I was so happy! In case they didn't get it, or fully understand... It's on the Internet forever. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I LOVE YOU GUYS! As a card, I got a really nice quote. It states:

"Keep on learning Maja,

Though your graduation's done;

Your whole life's and education

That has only just begun.

Your graduation is the first big step,

For knowledge is the special key

To earning what you want in life

And being who you want to be.

If you'll always be a student,

You'll find the secrets to success

And travel on the golden road

To peace and happiness."

Today is the end of a beginning, but the beginning of a never-ending journey. Happy Graduation Class of 2008-2009!!!