Graduation celebration at Saint Rachel Center
The fifteen little ones were at the center of a celebration which was attended by all the children at the center, the staff and proud parents. During a ceremony, which included song and dance, the graduating children receive a diploma together with the traditional cap and a small gift. Benny, seminarian at the Vicariate, animated the songs but a special performance of song was presented by the children themselves, animated and prepared by Claudia. Some of the older children, attending the summer camp, executed a break dance act.
Father David thanked the children, the parents and especially the staff for making this day possible and expressed the pride of the center that these fifteen children will take their place within the kindergarten system.
The celebration was also the occasion to thank Ainsley, who has been helping to direct the center. She has been at the center for a year and her contribution has been greatly appreciated. She, her husband and her two daughters are returning to the United States and she will be sorely missed.