Middle School Graduation Programme

Middle School Graduation Ceremony Thursday, 24 th June 2021

“That all may have life and have it in abundance.”

(John 10:10)

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(Piano) “Finale from 4th Movement Symphony No. 1” by Brahms

Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Naomi Bronk-Navas Presentation of Certificates and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Nick Marcou

Senior Deputy Head

Grade 8 Year in Review

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Sofia Barassi

Academic Highlights

Annika Grossmann

Sports Experiences

Liang-En (Lillian) Chiang

Extra-curricular Activities

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Academic Excellence Marymount Medal

Address to Grade 8 Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Margaret Giblin

Headmistress

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“Proud” by Heather Small

Words of Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natalia Costa-García Final Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grace Kemp and Tabea Grossmann r e c e s s i o na l

(Piano) “Finale from 4th Movement Symphony No. 1” by Brahms

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Asuka Ayukawa Japanese

Marianne Genlot-Whitehead French, British

Sofia Barassi Mexican, Italian

Annika Grossmann German, Swiss

Leila Bisaillon Canadian, Italian

Tabea Grossmann German, Swiss

Naomi Bronk-Navas British, Spanish, German, Polish

Clancy Hanna-Barron Australian

Doris Yan Tung Chan Hong Kong/Chinese

Anaïs Marie Henriques-Mesguen French, Portuguese

Liang-En (Lillian) Chiang Taiwanese

Isabella Huijsser Dutch

Flora Clampet Panamanian

Grace Kemp British

Uxue Cobo Puertollano Spanish

Nanako Kozakai Japanese

Natalia Costa García Spanish

Irati Largo Bajo Spanish

Alandra Lianne Edsall British, Russian

Sofia Magnuson Italian, Swedish, American

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Jenna Mahdi Iraqi, British Oluwasemilore Orotope-Paul Nigerian Louise Piveteaud French Haeum Shim South Korean Lucy Totty British Uyama Ukpeh Nigerian Amparo Waisman-Garzón Argentinian Zihan (Judy) Wang Chinese Emmi Maria Wichert German, Brazilian

“I joined Marymount in January 2019, after being in an all-English system for the last 8 years of my life.

The change was a big step for me at first, and it took some getting used to, but looking back to how much I have grown, I don’t think I could have done it without the underlying support of Marymount. Transitioning to an IB school has given me the opportunity to flourish in every aspect of school life, and I believe it has truly given me a life-long love of learning.”

“My most enjoyable moments were the memories I have made with my friends and teachers, like the day that Ms McMahon and I were laughing so hard we couldn’t breathe. I also loved the little trips we went on, like kayaking. This year was really hard, yet I think that it was a great time to create new memories that we will remember for many more years. I can’t wait until next year to make new memories and meet new people.

It will be hard going from Middle School to High School, but there are so many things to look forward to!”

“I think that every day on the Marymount campus is one of the most enjoyable moments of the year.”

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ms l bailey advisor Back row (left to right) Irati Largo Bajo Anaïs Marie Henriques-Mesguen Clancy Hanna-Barron Tabea Grossmann Leila Bisaillon Front row (left to right) Naomi Bronk-Navas Natalia Costa García Zihan (Judy) Wang

ms u richter advisor Back row (left to right) Haeum Shim Jenna Mahdi Uxue Cobo Puertollano Amparo Waisman-Garzón Annika Grossmann Front row (left to right) Asuka Ayukawa Louise Piveteaud Sofia Barassi

mr l swift advisor Back row (left to right) Liang-En (Lillian) Chiang Lucy Totty Oluwasemilore Orotope-Paul Marianne Genlot-Whitehead Grace Kemp Front row (left to right) Isabella Huijsser Sofia Magnuson Nanako Kozakai

“Throughout my time at Marymount, I have worked on encouraging and affirming personal growth. I have developed this through various experiences here at Marymount. To begin, moving from the capital of Mexico to the bustling city of London sculpted my identity. I was immersed in a foreign cultural and religious setting, and this included comprehending distinct mannerisms and behaviour. I had to adapt to a completely new environment, which took courage and belief in myself. Marymount supported me throughout this abrupt transition.

Arriving at an international school that encouraged cultural expression allowed me to develop socially, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually. Our differences were celebrated instead of subdued, and by being submerged in a culturally rich environment, we were all able to live side by side in harmony. I believe this is because we get to know each other and above all, experience so closely different cultures. Then, it is easy not only to accept them but to incorporate them into our personal identity.” c o n gr a t u la t i o n s gr a d e 8

Inset Photo (left to right) Uyama Ukpeh Flora Clampet Emmi Maria Wichert Alandra Lianne Edsall Doris Yan Tung Chan

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George Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7PE United Kingdom

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