WORDS OF THANKS

To the DepEd National,/ Regional and Division officials,/ our newly

installed Public Schools District Supervisor/ Dr. Gilda B. Trinidad,/ our
school principal/ Mrs. Natividad P. Carag,/ dear teachers,/ LGU
officials,/ Brgy. and PTA officials,/ parents,/ friends,/fellow graduates/
ladies and gentlemen a blessed day to all.
My heart is filled with gratitude/ for reaching this special day,/ the 53rd
Closing Exercises/ and 2nd Virtual Graduation Ceremony with its theme,/
“Sustaining Quality Education/ Amid the COVID – 19 Pandemic”.// For
the past year,/ there has been a lot of scary/ and painful things/ that
happened to many of us.// We lost some of our loved ones and friends/
due to covid;/ some of our parents have lost their jobs; /while we have
lost the opportunity/ to be with friends and classmates.// We were
restricted/ from interacting face - to - face, to protect us/ from
contracting the deadly disease.//
But what does it mean to us children,/ to be experiencing this
pandemic?// It means/ missing our play date with friends/ – we cannot
play tag in the streets, /go to school,/ visit the mall, /and just be
outside our homes.// We missed being with friends/ during recess
time,/ we missed talking with our teachers/ and showing them our
group outputs,/ we miss walking to school,/ we miss being outside.//
But one thing we did not miss, is learning.// Because,/ our teachers
made sure/ we did not miss out on learning. //
With tremendous effort from Department Education/ especially our
teachers,/ our modern-day heroes,/ education was sustained.// We
were able to continue learning/ despite all the challenges.// As digital
natives,/ we met our teachers/ not in the classroom/ but in the digital
rooms of facebook/ and googlemeet.// We listened as our teachers
taught us online.// We watched on the screens of our phones,/ tablets
/and laptops.// The new normal proved/ that learning can happen
anytime/ and anywhere.//
My dear fellow graduates,/ I am aware/ that our Elementary years
/were filled with many performance tasks/ and summative tests,/ and
we are all fulfilled /that we have overcome every challenge and task./
Now that we are leaving our elementary years behind,/ let us not
perceive/ that hardship will end right here/ on our graduation day.//
Hence,/ the priceless lessons,/ skills and values/ that we have learned
from our alma mater/ will be our powerful tools/ as we step forward to
the next chapter of our lives.// I know that the first months of grade 7/
will be hard,/ but if we,/ as a batch,/ cooperate and stick to our goals
and dreams,/ I believe that all of us/ can Soar high in the Junior High
School.//
 
Giving up to a challenge/ will not give you anything.// But,/ moving
forward/ and taking a step/ is a big progress/ to make our future
brighter.// The six years we spent here in the elementary/ have taught
us to never give up/ to every challenge we encounter.// Our teachers
have trained us/ to face every day/ with a positive attitude in life.//
Small wins/ lead to big victories/ so/ I am encouraging you all/ to give
yourselves/ the chance to enjoy the process of learning/ and
discovering.// Mistakes are part of the journey/ and the only way to
grow/ is to correct and learn from them/ and never look back.//
Together /with our transition to teenage life/ and all the exciting/ and
nerve-wracking changes/ it would give us,/ let us keep the faith/ that
God will be our ultimate source of wisdom,/ enabling grace and
strength.// He will help us deal,/ endure and overcome every
challenge/ until we reach the glorious finish line-/ just like what He did
today.//
This is a milestone for us,/ the grade six pupils/ as we exit the
elementary level/ and step forward to high school.// The six years we
spent in the elementary school /have left us with many memories,
/both bad and good.// We have gained friendships from our
classmates,/ we have obtained love/ and guidance from our parents
and teachers,/ and most of all,/ we have learned/ and grown from our
every academic work/ in the classroom.// This is the day for us/ to be
extremely thankful to them/ for they are the reasons behind our
victory.//
To all our dear teachers,/ from our first grade here in this schoo/l up to
present,/ thank you for your sacrifices/ to make education accessible to
us all,/ despite all the odds.// Your efforts will not go unnoticed.// You
will be rewarded in heaven.//
To our dear parents,/ thank you for pulling us together/ when things
were very uncertain.// With your guidance,/ love and protection, /we
are happily celebrating this day with you.// We share this
accomplishment to you. //
To my fellow graduates,/ hug your family tight/ and thank them for
today //and for all the days they were there for you,/ which made
today possible. //Tell them/ how much their efforts mean to you. //
To everyone who helped us,/ before and during the pandemic,// we
won’t be here if not for you.//
To Papa and Mama,/Mr. and Mrs. Inocencio T. Carag ,/ I feel so
honored and blessed/ to have you as my parents,/ and want to express
my gratitude/ for your care and support over the years.// Thank you for
instilling me with strong passion for learning/ and for doing everything
possible/ to put me on the path to greatness.// I will never forget/ the
important values/ you have passed down to me/ particularly
/perseverance and honesty.// Words cannot describe how important
you are to me.// I am highly blessed/ to have such an amazing parent/
and grateful for all the skills you have instilled in me./ You are one in a
million!//
To God,/ the Almighty,/ we give back all the honor and glory to you.//
By your saving grace/ and mighty power,// we were able to hurdle/ all
challenges life threw at us.// We are grateful for your protection and
love. //
To end my talk,/ let me share you/what Alice Walker said and I quote,/
’’ Thank you is the best prayer that anyone say.”//
Once again,/ thank you/ and God bless us all.//