How time flies.

It seems just yesterday when we were shy and awkward

small kids who would not let our mothers leave us in school or else we would cry
the whole day.
And now, we are GRADUATES!

Distinguished guests, members of the faculty, beloved parents, fellow

graduates, friends, ladies and gentlemen, a pleasant and glorious morning to
everyone.

I don’t know whether to feel happy or sad today, knowing that this is the
last time we will all be together. Who could ever forget the failures and
disappointments we encountered along the way, the loves lost and found, the
classes and teachers worth remembering, the ridiculous adventures that
brought wrinkles to our teachers and school head. It has been a terrific seven
years and parting is such sweet sorrow. But the world is beckoning us, and as
much as we would like to stay in the safety and comfort of our alma mater, we
must now begin another journey in our life. This celebration reminds us of
yesterday’s memories. These are memories that inspire; memories that urge us to
strive harder and do better. From simple ABC’s and basic Mathematics, we now
move on to more challenging lessons in life.

It is truly a great honor for me to stand here today to speak in behalf of my

fellow graduates. These awards are momentary in significance, and what you
are as a person is a better mark in life. My achievements represent all the hard
work, sacrifices, perseverance and determination that I have mastered in my
young life.

Allow me to thank our beloved teachers who have, in one way or

another, inspired and helped us become an inspiration to others. Fellow
graduates, let us all sincerely thank our teachers who helped us to be what we
are today.

(ALL GRADE 6: MARAMING- MARAMING SALAMAT PO SA LAHAT NG AMING

GURO!)

How can we forget our first teachers who run to the rescue of a kid crying
because he wanted to go the toilet, only to find out it’s too late. NAG-CR NA
PALA SIYA SA KANYANG SHORTS. YES! Our teachers work hard in school and
work harder at home. They devote their time to other children. Thank you
teachers for your patience in molding us to become what we are today. The
great teachers of this school have taught us how to be self-motivated active
learners and productive analytical thinkers.

And of course, fellow graduates, let us all thank our beloved parents.
Behind our success, is the success of our dear parents who work hard and
support our education. They persevere, they pray, its all for our sake. Thank you
for disciplining us with love. I am especially grateful to my loving parents who
have instilled me values that will direct me to the right path. THANK YOU DADDY
AND MOMMY FOR YOUR SUPPORT. I know you are proud of me. We honor you
with respect and dignity. MARAMING-MARAMING SALAMAT PO SA
PAGMAMAHAL AT PAGTIYATIYAGA NINYO SA AKIN, AT SA AMING
MAGKAKAPATID. MAHAL NA MAHAL KO PO KAYO. Fellow graduates, let us all
give a big round of applause to our parents. Araw din nila ito. Ngayon
nagbunga na ang kanilang mga paghihirap.
(FELLOW GRADUATES, HINIHILING KO PO NA TAYO AY TUMAYO. TAYO AY
LUMAPIT SA ATING MGA MAGULANG AT MAGPASALAMAT TAYO SA KANILA AT
BIGYAN NATIN SILA NG ISANG MAHIGPIT NA YAKAP)

To all of you my classmates, thank you for the long lasting memories we’ve
shared together. Thank you for the laughters. Thank you for the tears. But
whenever we shall go and whatever we shall be, everything we learned in this
school will serve as a guiding light in our pursuit of a noble endeavor. Let us not
forget those people in building our character and shaping our future.

And of course, MARAMING-MARAMING SALAMAT SA IBA ES for molding

me to be what I am today. I will forever cherish all the learning years I’ve spent
here. Thank you for giving me a solid foundation in education.

Lastly, I would like to give glory to our Almighty Creator for without His blessings
and guidance, everything would not be possible. I will not miss the opportunities
He has presented me. I pray that He would allow me to continue my journey.

Sa ating pagtatapos, nawa’y wag nating kalimutan ang lahat ng ating

natutunan. Sa pagtatapos nating ito, isang pinto naman ang magbubukas
para sa ating hinaharap ngunit hindi ibig sabihin nito na dapat madaliin lahat
sa ating buhay. Kung ano man ang nais natin sa buhay, hindi importanteng
makuha o makamit natin agad ito, ang importante ay matutunan nating
magsumikap upang makamit natin ang lahat ng ito. Palagi nating tandaan,
LOVE BEGETS LOVE: AND RESPECT BEGETS RESPECT.

Again, HAPPY GRADUATION PO SA ATING LAHAT! MABUHAY ANG ATING

MGA GURO! MABUHAY ANG ATING MGA MAGULANG!
(ALL GRADE 6: MABUHAY ANG IBA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)