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Barrydowne College graduation a celebration of perseverance and resilience
Another milestone will be celebrated on Thursday, June 21, 2018 when some 75 students graduate from Barrydowne College. The ceremony will take place in the Student Centre at Cambrian College in Sudbury from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.
“It will be a time of tears and cheers as students overcame challenges to achieve success,” said Principal Kristina Rivard Gobbo. “Our graduation will be a celebration of perseverance, commitment and resilience.”
She added: “Our students and their stories of determination and diligence will be an inspiration to other young people who may want to go back to school to obtain their secondary school diploma.”
Barrydowne College is a re-engagement school in partnership with Cambrian College. This secondary school within a college supports students ages 18 to 20 who have not been successful in a regular secondary school.
The setting, with a small class size and personalized curriculum, focuses on programming designed to meet student needs. Students earn credits, build social skills, and develop links to community college programs including Dual Credits.
Students also have access to Youth Employment Services, giving them an opportunity to explore pathways to work, apprenticeship, college and university. The program encourages students to stay in school or find viable employment.
“The entire population at Barrydowne College, including students and staff, has come together to create a community of learners who are motivated to not only graduate, but to see their dreams come true,” said Principal Rivard Gobbo.
“We are very proud of all of our graduates and wish them continued success as they move on to postsecondary studies or enter the world of work,” she said. “They are the authors of their future stories.”
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