On the morning of July 19, 2014, The Asian International School held a high school graduation ceremony of the school year 2013 – 2014. This ceremony is to honor and congratulate 192 AHS students who have completed high school program and passed the high school graduation exam with remarkable results - 100% of students have passed the high school graduation exam in which 10% of students have achieved good ranking and 36,5% of students have achieved fair ranking. To students, the graduation ceremony is a meaningful moment to express their gratitude to their parents and teachers.

From early morning, the atmosphere at Cao Thang Campus became animated with the presence of new high school graduates in graduation gown with their relatives and friends. All of them joyfully wait for the important moment marking their maturity.

The ceremony is held at The hall of Cao Thang Campus

Many parents participate in the ceremony

High school graduates are happy on the graduation day

Participating in the ceremony, representatives of the school Board congratulated students on their efforts and achievements over the past years. Representatives of class teachers and foreign teachers also expressed their feelings for their students after a long time of working together.

Ms Van Thi Thien Ha – representative of the school giving a speech

Ms Vu Thi Hang – a teacher of class 12/7 giving a speech

Representative of foreign teachers – Dr. Brian Smith giving a speech

In addition to excellent academic achievements and awards from various contests at district and city levels, the school year 2013 – 2014 is a year of success at the school when many 12th graders have obtained outstanding achievements in art and sport activities. At the graduation ceremony, the most elite students are honored.

Representative from the school awarding SIU’s scholarship to excellent students

Hoang My An and Phung Gia Minh receive awards for their excellent achievements in art and sport activities

At the ceremony, all attendees had a chance to enjoy entertaining performances by AHS students and SIU students which is a word of congratulations to the high school graduates.

Nguyen Quoc Thien Anh with her violin performance “Elements”

Hoang My An and Bao Duy with their dance performance “Tuoi hoc tro”

SIU Band with a song “O sole Mio”

Students from Cong Hoa Campus with their opera “My class”

The most important moment of the ceremony was when 192 high school graduates received their graduation diploma. They are called in turn to come up to the stage to receive the diploma and be awarded souvenir from the school management.

High school graduates are happy when implementing the graduation ceremony

Attending the ceremony, the parents were very happy and proud to see the results that their children have achieved and expressed their gratitude to the school and all teachers. Parent of Pham Thanh Hien – a student from Cong Hoa Campus said: “Thanks to the caring, education and enthusiasm of all teachers and the school management, the students can become who they are today. On behalf of all parents, I would like to thank all the teachers and staff as well as the school management who have helped the students improve their confidence and creativity and achieve exellent academic results over the past years”.

Parent of Pham Thanh Hien giving a speech

Parents receive beautiful flowers from students on the stage

The ceremony ended in a joyful atmosphere and all students sang a song “Tam biet nhe” together on the stage. The ceremony is the memorable moment of each student, closing a period of studying hard and opening a bright future with many new opportunities.

Students’ feelings

Phan Ky Tho – Class 12A10

“Today is an important turning-point of my life after many years of study. As a student of the Asian International School, I would like to thank the school management and all teachers who always teach and help me a lot in class as well as in life. I will try my best to satisfy the expectations of my parents and teachers”.

Nguyen Tran The Quang – Class 12A10

“The graduation ceremony today is a meaningful event to me. After today, many new challenges await me on way through my academic journey. During the 12 years at The Asian International School, I have a lot of fond memories. I wish all teachers good health to bring the best to future generations”.

Le My Huong – Class 12A5

“The ceremony today was very special to me. I have two mixed feelings. I am sad because I have no chance to meet my teachers and friends any more. I am happy because I have grown up. I remember most of the time when we all had to work hard to revise for high school graduation exam. My teachers were very strict in class. However, they are like my close friends after studying. At the Asian International School, I have received a good education and this will help me develop more at university”.

Phan Hong Anh – Class 12A1

“Today, we gather together for a special day. We have waited for this moment for years and after much effort, we have obtained great achievements. Our success today will be a foundation for our future. The Asian International School is a part of my life, but now I have to say goodbye and all my memories about the school and my teachers will always be in my heart”.