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Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Wells On Nut — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 10:51:33 +0000

On Friday, May 26, 2023, �ۿ۴�ý graduated its 14th senior class, ready for the transition into the next chapter of their young lives. As per tradition, the class completed their final march around the school in unison with Sir Edward Elgar’s ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ No. 1. The High School Choir then sang the King’s Anthem before proceeding with the ceremony.

After a welcome address from Chairman Dr. Chang Yao-Lang and a heartfelt message from Head of School, Mr. Ray de la Peña, the High School Principal, Mr. William Jones, also shared some important life lessons and gratitude for those who have contributed to the success of this class.

Following these speeches, the Class Student Council President, Shaina Paryani, and the class co-valedictorians, Prem Sakkapannikon and Angie Bussayabuntoon, delivered unique and inspiring messages to their classmates.

A special video was then shared with the graduating class, created by their juniors, Sana Shibuichi and Rachel Bobin Kim, followed by another class montage created by Senior Nikki Leoni.

Senior awards were also presented to some of the top graduates:

Chairwoman’s Award for the Top Female Graduate(s)

Premyuda Sakkapannikon & Angie Bussayabuntoon

Head of School’s Award for the Top Male Graduate

Jao Van Schalkwyk

Chairman’s Seahawk Spirit Award

Shaina Paryani

Some of the Senior gentlemen prepared a special performance, singing ‘7 Years’, which was followed by the High School Choir beautifully performing ‘What a Wonderful World’.

The celebration ended with the conferring of forty-five diplomas and traditional mortar toss signifying the end of their most memorable years at the school. They now join our growing community of Wells alumni ready to make a positive impact in the world around them.

On behalf of the entire �ۿ۴�ý community,

Congratulations to the Graduated Class of 2023!

We wish you the best in all of your future endeavors!

And remember… Once a Seahawk, always a Seahawk!

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Class of 2023 CAS Showcase

Wells On Nut — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 07:47:36 +0000

On Friday, March 31, our school community gathered for a showcase and celebration of the culmination of the Class of 2023’s co-curricular learning journeys. Our Class of 2023 seniors have persevered over the past few years, pursuing their passions and remaining committed to personal development and growth. This took various forms, including involvement in student-led clubs, athletics, extra-curricular activities, service learning, internships and conferences. These experiences helped develop valuable life skills, unique talents, and a clearer vision of their future directions after graduation.

Teachers, students and staff shared in the celebration of learning and accomplishments of our Senior Class, beginning with an introduction from our emcees, Sana Mohammad Iwamoto and Heer Sachinkumar, and two special dance performances, one presented by our Korean Club, followed by a J-Pop medley performed by younger classmen.

The Showcase featured an exhibition of student presentations, highlighting their favorite CAS experiences and memories. Guests were encouraged to chat with the members of the Senior class about the learning and lessons they gained outside of the classroom throughout high school. Our high school service clubs also hosted booths to sell goods and raise money for their respective causes.

Finally, Lana, Brandon, Takayuki and David performed several songs as a very cohesive band, which was followed by our annual tradition of having the Breakdance club as the showcase finale.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! May you continue your lifelong learning journey, developing your strengths and areas of growth, and continuing to make positive contributions to the people and communities around you.

More About the CAS Programme at Wells

As a core component for the IB Diploma Programme and Wells graduation requirement, Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) encourages high school students to be involved in activities as individuals and as part of a team that take place in local, national and international contexts.

Creativity, activity, and service enables students to enhance their personal and interpersonal development as well as their social and civic development, through experiential and service learning and a personal journey of self-discovery that recognizes each student’s individual strengths, talents, and purpose.

The component’s three strands, often interwoven with extracurricular activities, are characterized as follows:

Creativity – Exploring and extending ideas leading to an original or interpretive product or performance
Activity – Physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle
Service – Collaborative and reciprocal engagement with the community in response to an authentic need

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