I had the honour this past weekend of attending the graduating ceremony of Mary Simms All-Grade and was very pleased to watch as four wonderful young ladies, Nikita Patey, Ravyn Elliott, Chealse Pilgrim and Kayla Wilcox, received their graduation certificates - a special moment that will surely be etched in their minds forever.

The theme for the evening celebration was: Do whatever it takes because you can’t rewind a moment in this life. Mr. Speaker, these students have indeed done everything it takes to reach this milestone in their education. I want to commend them for staying the course and achieving this wonderful goal.

Special congratulations are also extended to Ms Nikita Patey, valedictorian for her graduating class, whose words touched all of those who were in attendance.

These graduates are an important part of our future and I wish them much success in whatever path they choose, whether it is furthering their education or entering the workforce.

Mr. Speaker, I ask all members of this House to join with me in congratulating the Grade 12 graduating class of Mary Simms All-Grade School in Main Brook and wish them well in all their future endeavours.