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Graduation ’Make Grimsby great, go out and make a contribution to the world‘ THERE was jubilation and emotion as this year’s crop of students graduated from the University Centre Grimsby. Celebrations took place at Grimsby Town Hall on Thursday and Friday, as cameras popped and flashed, capturing every proud moment. Compere for the day, Nathan Michael, announced the academic prize winners – who were presented with their awards by principal guest David GibsonofOBE. HUNDREDS Grimsby’s brightest Mr Gibson, leading entreprenstudents were the honoured with awards eurship educator in the world and academic achievements at and emo-a key advisor to thecelebrations. Chinese Governtional ceremonial ment, graduates and their famProudtold parents and family members ilies about journey into educalooked on ashis students came together tion. at Grimsby Town Hall for the annual He alsoInstitute shared some motivational Grimsby graduations. advice for wore the the future: “You are Students iconic gradualready a lifeas long learner. You need ation gowns they were called up to build on that, continue this life one by one to receive their certilong learning. ficates of academic achievement. “Find area you’re passionate A seriesan of prizes were also handed about to highest that. out to and somestick of the achievers passionate, you will get of“If all,you’re for things like commitment to there in theand end.an It may notfor always be education award excelstraight path. laen ce. “You have alreadyCentre committed yourAfter University Grimsby self and shownClaire outstanding sucvice principal Foster wel-
cess.” He added: “Your journey is not over. Make Grimsby great, go out and make a contribution to the world.” University Centre’s chair of governors Erika Stoddart said: “Education is a key to a door you can now unlock. “It’s the one thing that can change your life chance and that’s why graduation today is so important.” Dignitaries in attendance included the Mayor of North East LinBy Jack Longstaff colnshire Councillor Hazel Chase jack.longstaff@gr imsbytelegraph.co.uk and University Centre’s nalist chief execFacebook.com/jacklongstaffjour utive Gill Alton. After the ceremony, comed guests, compereacademics, Nathan graduateskicked and their took Michael, off thefamilies celebrations partannouncing in a procession through the by a selection of this town towards Grimsby Minye ar’s centre academic prize winners. ister for were a glass of champagne. Those presented to students by bagpipes, procession byLed the Labour MP for the Great Grimsby, halted traffic Melanie Onn. and passersby stopped toThe take photos spectacle. names ofofallthe graduates receivUniversity Centre Grimsby offers ing awards were then read out anda range ofwere higher education opportunawards handed to each student ities. reputation has gone from as theyIts proudly walked up on stage to strength toyears strength in recent conclude of hard workyears, and in a silver Teaching Excelsresulting tudy. lence Framework (TEF) in The vice principal said:award “Today 2018. tribute to your determination pays
PROUD DAY: University Centre Grimsby graduates celebrate their achievements outside Grimsby Minster. Picture: Jon Corken
First-class honour for students
The University Centre Grimsby graduation ceremony at the Grimsby Town Hall and Grimsby Minster. Pictures: Jon Corken and Rick Byrne
as students as you prepare for work or advancing careers. Alongside friends and family I hope you have a fantastic day. The Grimsby Institute is immensely proud of what you have achieved.” Melanie Onn MP said: “It is a pleasure to be here to join in with your celebration. Take this opportunity to remember today and just how important it is. “I want to tell you about my story, where I came from and how I got to where I am today.” Ms Onn told how, during her teenage and college years, she lived in a shared house, an experience that armed her with a “moral compass”. She said: “It made me aware of the
situations people can get themselves in. Without a roof over my head, I wouldn’t be where I am now. I try to help people every day. “This job gives me fantastic opportunities to challenge issues where government fails the town. “Your future starts today and only you will decide how to shape it and which path to follow. I wish you all luck and the happiest of futures.” Graduating level 6 student, Michelle Winchester, took to the stage to deliver a vote of thanks on behalf of all the graduates. She paid tribute to her peer learners and the teachers, tutors and university staff who guided students through their respective learning experiences.
There was a procession through Grimsby town centre, led by bagpipes, to Grimsby Minster. University Centre Grimsby principal, Debra Gray said: “This is only the start of your journey. You will make many mistakes but also make miracles and they will be remembered. “The excellence you have shown to get this far doesn’t happen by accident, it happens because every day you give more. And that won’t stop here. “I urge you to be brave and be bold and show employers what you are made of. You are the authors of your own destiny.”
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