We had our final Grade 8 graduation at St. Richard School. After 15 years at the school, Claudia has completed grade 8, it started with Gillian entering junior kindergarten back in 1999. Here are the girls outside of the church. I think my lens had some condensation on it because it was so hot out.

Claudia has grown considerably more than either Gillian or Angela. See our photo from Angela’s graduation.

The altar before the mass and award ceremony.

The school trustee, Esther O’Toole, gave a nice speech to the graduates before the mass. She was trying to attend four graduations in one night.

Claudia after the mass and before the awards.

Here is Claudia going up for her diploma. Claudia was receiving her Honours Award for achieving honours both terms. Well done Claudia!

Claudia receiving a handshake from the principal, Mr Araman.

After they handed out the 33 diplomas, they handed out the awards. To our surprise, Claudia was awarded the Catholic Leadership Award. Here she is receiving her loot, in addition to her plaque, she also received a framed certificate and a bible.

The Catholic Leadership Award is given to one student who best exemplifies the values of Christian relationship and attitude toward the Church, school and community. This student lives his/her daily life guided by these finest qualities of Catholicity. Here is Claudia with the School Council Chair, Mrs Jordan and Mr Wu.

We are very proud of Claudia’s accomplishments this year.

Here is Claudia’s artwork that all the graduates did.

A close-up of the text.

Claudia with Mrs Falotico, the school secretary. Claudia was an office helper this year and for years was the carrier pigeon between Mrs Falotico and I for School Council paperwork.

The girls with Mrs Kelly, all the girls had Mrs Kelly for Grade 2. She has since retired and still volunteers at the school to play the piano for the choir.

Claudia and Mrs Jordan, her teacher this year for Grade 8. She also taught Angela and Gillian in grade 8.

Mr Wu and Claudia. Mr Wu taught Claudia science this year and she had him for grade 4 for half the year.

Claudia and Mrs Foster, Claudia had Mrs Foster for grade 6, she is another teacher who taught all three girls, the first was Gillian in grade 1.

A job well done Claudia! Mom and Dad are very proud of the fine young lady you have become.