The 3MD graduation and award ceremony was recently held (July 2021) at the Hilton Resort under the theme Masterpiece in the Making. Fifteen of the 20 students graduated.
Student of the year and valedictorian went to Ayanna Goodman who said during the programme she learned how to play several musical instruments and was able to develop several soft skills.
“It taught me to be more confident while speaking in front of a crowd and interacting with others. I also learnt what it meant to be a team player and how to be a team player,” said Goodman, who added that her journey had been a “very exciting and enjoyable one.”
During her address, Goodman had a message for the parents.
“Dear parents, I beg you, do not dictate the journey or what your child should do in life. Do not mold them into what you think they should be. Guide them but give them options, let them find out what they want to do in life and give them your biggest support because it will mean a lot to them and they will remember it,” she said.
She encouraged her fellow graduands never to give up, but “keep on pushing for what you want in life because it will not come overnight. Things take time”.
“Even though you might feel like quitting at some point, you mustn’t because it will all be worth it. Don’t be afraid to share your ideas with other people because you won’t know who will like them or there might be opportunities you might miss. It is up to you to decide your outcome because no one can decide it for you, keep chasing your dream, but remember it will not come easy,” she said.
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Barbados Today Traffic –
by Marlon Madden
Published on
August 20, 2021
