Graduation Gala
Class of 2023, congratulations!
Today, at our CIS Graduation Gala, the Class of 2023 enjoyed a glamourous, celebratory and joyful evening with families, friends and teachers.
As an international community, CIS was honoured to have many special guests from international consulates and chambers around Guangdong join our Class of 2023 families and friends in celebration of our future leaders.
· Ms. Winnie Chen, Chairwoman of CIEO · Dr. Howard Stribbell, Head of CIS · Mr. Gary Rehman, Principal of CIS · Ms. Guoping Huangli, President of the French Association of Guangdong · Ms. Roxanne Hamel, Vice-Consul, Consulate General of Canada In Guangzhou · Ms. Kerrianne Joe, Deputy Consul-General, New Zealand Consulate in Guangzhou
· Mr. Sylvain Fourriere, Consul General, Consulate General of France in Guangzhou
· Mr. Olivier Ngo, Science and Higher Education Attaché, Embassy of France in China
· Mr. Kwabena Akuffo-Akoto, Acting Consul General of Ghana
· Mr. Mohammed Alqhtani, Vice Consul, Royal Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in Guangzhou
· Ms. Inga Liu, Public Diplomacy and Alumni Officer, Australian Consulate-General, Guangzhou
· Mr. Cameron Turnbull, Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Guangzhou
· Ms. Chris Chen, British Chamber of Commerce in Guangzhou
· Mr. Simon Lee, Australian Chamber of Commerce in Guangzhou
· Ms. Jay Fang, German Chamber of Commerce in Guangzhou
· Alumni from Class of 2022
CIS is grateful to have very close partnerships with international consulates and chambers, who bring with them a wealth of diversity, cultural experiences and support. Our Class of 2023 will be heading off to different countries in pursuit of their future careers and dreams, and today, they had an opportunity to network and connect with our international community. We know that they will take what they learned at CIS to make positive contributions to the community around them and to the world. #FutureLeaders
Parent and alumni speeches, video presentations, and special awards ensured that the evening was truly one of celebration and joy. Alumni gifts were given from teachers to the Class of 2023! Our alumni Emma, from our Class of 2022, shared her experience with the Class of 2023! Ms. Roxanne Hamel congratulated the Class of 2023 on their immense success.
This year, given that it is CIS' 10th year anniversary, we are proud to unveil the Principal's Award for Outstanding Graduate of the Year. The Principal's Award recognizes an outstanding graduate who has excelled academically, contributed positively to the CIS community, demonstrated leadership and teamwork, and shown resilience and personal growth during their time at CIS.
Congratulations to our Principal's Award winner: Ryan
We honored our historians, who have been at CIS for over 10 years!
A huge thanks to our caring teachers, families and friends, for being the backbone of our students. We are grateful for your support and care!
Congratulations, Class of 2023. CIS will always be your home, and we can’t wait to welcome you back! #GrizzlyPride