Here are some of the images you have been waiting for - last night's ceremony and reception for the Grade 8 students of Toronto Ouest. This officially marks the end of elementary school, so there were speeches from teachers and the principal, plus the certificates and prize-giving. One student picked up many prizes and gave a valedictory sort of address - very eloquent and in beautiful French. A sad loss to Toronto Ouest and a gain for ESA. But I am not talking of our dear boy. His classmate Serena is a very talented person - did I mention the competitive synchro swimming?
Our boy had an amazing smile, looked so sharp in his gorgeous outfit (wore his dad's shoes!), whooped and hollered for his friends and at the teachers' jokes, and scooped the awards for both math competitions (note: not the best academic grade because that would require sustained diligence toward homework; sigh).
It was lovely to see Seb's friends and classmates - plus chat with their parents.
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| Many of the boys |
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| His closest pals - Gilles, Jean-Samuel, Luca, Marc-Andre - (and the provincially-ranked gymnast Armand for good measure) |
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| Seb and one of his favourite teachers - M. De Mateo - English Grade 7, Resource teacher Grade 8 |
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| M. Kamga the principal - who took a moment to again stress how strong our lad is in math (i.e. don't let it be squandered at ESA!) |
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| His math teacher - M. El Kerri - who kept pushing him to go further |
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| We could send the grad's wishes; Seb's best friend's sister noted that her brother was always to be found with Seb |
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