Year 11 and 13 students recently celebrated their graduation from St. Ignatius Catholic School during a memorable ceremony at a packed Loyola Hall.  Cheered on by friends, family and members of the school community, the graduates received certificates reflecting their graduation from the school’s IGCSE or A Level programmes and many received individual prizes for academic and other achievements.  This year’s Year 11 Student of the Year for all-round achievement and positive contribution to the life of the school was Michael Sun.  Michael was presented with a plaque by Mr. James O’Neill from the Chamber of Commerce which had generously sponsored many of the prizes, as well as a new lap-top computer, kindly donated by KPMG.  Michael also captured subject prizes for English Language, Chemistry and Business Studies, as well as the Principal’s Award for the Student who Best Fosters the School’s Christian Ethos, presented by Head of School, Mr. Gary Clarke.  Zacharie Caudeiron was presented with the Ernst & Young Academic Excellence Award, which was accompanied by a $1,000 cheque, for the student with the highest grade point average, presented by Mrs. Betty Ann Duty.  Zacharie also received subject prizes for English Literature, ICT, Biology, French, Spanish and History.

 Drew Osborne receives his diploma from Bishop Quinn

Graduation for Years 11 and 13 was held on Thursday, June 19th at 7:30 pm in Loyola Hall.  Special guest speaker was Bishop John Quinn, the Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Detroit.  He spoke to the young people about formation and about not missing out on the opportunities that come their way.  Harrison Foster gave the graduate address on behalf of his classmates.  He highlighted all the positive memories of his time at St. Ignatius as well as thanking all the teachers for their hard work.

PRINCIPAL'S GRADUATION SPEECH

ST. IGNATIUS HAS THREE GOLDEN APPLE WINNERS!

The Chamber of Commerce Second Annual Golden Apple Awards Banquet was held on Friday, June 20th at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.  There were 400 people in attendance from various schools and representatives from government and the business community.           St. Ignatius teachers received three Golden Apple Awards out of the seven presented.  Congratulations go to:  Mrs. Michele LeePack (Private School - Primary), Mr. Jeremy Rice (Private School - Middle) and Mr. Glenn Whewell (Private School - High).  Congratulations also go to Ms. Lisa DeMercado, who was one of the 21 finalists.

St. Ignatius students are bright, colourful and energetic!

Opposites Attract!  Fire vs. Ice!  Night and Day!