To the class of 2021. This has been a school year like no other.
After completing the 2020 school year amid great uncertainty, 2021 commenced with even greater uncertainty; teachers, parents and students all quite unsure but learning daily how to proceed with something that would resemble “normal” education. Protocols might keep us safe, but will challenge our notions of community, social interaction and learning.
Demonstrated through all of this has been your growing ability to adapt and instinctive ability to solve the conundrums presented by COVID-19. Yet you did it, and quite successfully, I might add.
Looking to your future and all the amazing opportunities at your feet you may yet again be presented with new challenges; some that never could have been predicted and which, at times, may seem insurmountable. You will always have your graduation year to look back at and draw inspiration from. I know you will continue to build on this momentum, using it to spur you on towards achieving your great potential.
Summer is finally starting to show itself, and you’ve all earned a good break! Looks as though restrictions, too, are loosening.
So get out there, be safe and enjoy a great break before getting ready to embark on the next steps of your journey. Congratulations.
Patrick Brabazon, chair
qathet Regional District
