Congratulations to the class of 2023! / 庆祝2023届毕业生！
Amidst an atmosphere of jubilation, today at the Canadian International School of Beijing, we proudly celebrated the exceptional achievements of the Class of 2023. These graduates have left an indelible mark on our institution, both in terms of their record-breaking university admissions and the resounding success of our recent graduation ceremony.
今天，在一片欢声笑语的氛围中，我们加拿大国际学校自豪地举办了2023届毕业生的庆祝活动。这些毕业生们在学校留下了不可磨灭的印记，无论是他们破纪录的大学入学成绩，还是此次毕业典礼的成功圆满落幕。
2023届毕业生的表现超出了所有人的预期，共计收到了来自全球知名院校的140份录取通知书。值得注意的是，我们70%的毕业生都进入了世界排名前100的大学，这证明了他们的学术实力和我们教师团队的专业指导。
The graduation ceremony itself was a triumph, thanks to the unwavering commitment and dedication of our staff and faculty. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for their tireless efforts in nurturing our students’ growth and development, setting them up for this remarkable milestone.
We are also deeply grateful to our distinguished guest speakers, whose inspiring words resonated with our graduates, instilling in them a sense of purpose and igniting their passions as they embark on their next chapter.
毕业典礼本身就是一次非常成功的活动，感谢我们的教职员工坚定不移的承诺和奉献。我们衷心感谢他们孜孜不倦地培养学生的成长和发展，为他们取得这一非凡的里程碑奠定了基础。
我们也非常感谢我们杰出的演讲嘉宾，他们鼓舞人心的话语引起了毕业生的共鸣，在他们踏上人生新篇章时，给他们灌输了目标感，并点燃了他们的激情。
To the Class of 2023, we extend our warmest congratulations on your exceptional achievements. Your journey at the Canadian International School of Beijing has been filled with growth, discovery, and countless moments of triumph. As you venture into the world, equipped with the skills, knowledge, and values you have cultivated here, we have no doubt that you will make a lasting impact in your chosen paths.
Today, we celebrate the Class of 2023 and the extraordinary legacy they leave behind. We express our utmost gratitude to all who have contributed to their success – our staff, faculty, guest speakers, and the entire CISB community. Together, we have nurtured and empowered these remarkable individuals, and we eagerly anticipate the remarkable contributions they will make to the world.
Congratulations, Class of 2023! You have inspired us, and we are immensely proud of your accomplishments.
对于2023届的毕业生，我们对你们的杰出成绩表示最热烈的祝贺。你们在北京加拿大国际学校的旅程充满了成长、探索和无数的成功时刻。当你们带着在这里培养的技能、知识和价值观进入这个世界时，我们毫不怀疑，你们将在自己选择的道路上产生持久的影响。
今天，我们庆祝2023届毕业生和他们的杰出成绩。我们对所有为他们的成功做出贡献的人——我们的员工、教师、演讲嘉宾和整个CISB社区——表示最衷心的感谢。我们共同培养了这些杰出的人，并赋予他们权力，我们热切期待他们将为世界做出卓越的贡献。
祝贺你们，2023届的毕业生们!你们鼓舞了我们，我们为你们的成就感到无比自豪。
Graduate Awards and Medals 2023
This evening we celebrated the exceptional achievements, outstanding talents, and significant contributions of the graduating class of 2023 with great anticipation, honoring these remarkable individuals whose academic excellence and exceptional leadership were recognized. Congratulations to all our students for their dedication!
82% of our graduates received a diploma with honors and above, with 32% of the Class of 2023 achieving the special designation of Academic Excellence with Distinction (GPA of 4.0 or higher).
Valedictorian and recipient of the Governor General’s Bronze Medal
Qi Angel Yin
Head of School Award
Rita Gao
Birk’s Medal
Zhuotong Henry Han
Principal’s Medallion Award of Excellence
Xin Yun Lucky Kee
2023届优秀毕业生奖章
今晚我们庆祝2023届优秀毕业生取的预期中的骄人成绩及重大贡献。学生和他们的家人共聚一堂，为他们的优异成绩和卓越的领导能力在此重要时刻被得到了认可。祝贺我们所有的学生，感谢他们的奉献！
82%的毕业生获得了荣誉及以上的文凭，32%的2023届毕业生以优异的成绩获得了优秀的高中成绩。（GPA为4.0或更高）
优秀学生毕业致辞及Governor General’s Bronze Medal奖章获得者–Qi Angel Yin
Head of School Award 奖项获得者–Rita Gao
Birk’s Medal奖章获得者–Zhuotong Henry Han
Principal’s Medellion Award of Excellemce奖项获得者–Xin Yun Lucky Kee
Highest Academic Average – Qi Angel Yin with a 4.60GPA
2nd Highest Academic Average – Rita Gao and Xinze Nina Jiang with a 4.56GPA
3rd Highest Academic Average – Xinyi Linda Li with a 4.48 GPA
4th Highest Academic Average – Maira Malikova, Emily Woodburn and Kayla Woodburn with a 4.47GPA
GPA第一名获得者 – Qi Angel Yin (4.6)
GPA第二名获得者 – Rita Gao 及 Xinze Nina Jiang (4.56)
GPA第三名获得者 – Xinyi Linda Liu (4.48)
GPA 第四名获得者 – Maria Malikova, Emily Woodburn 及Kayla Woodburn (4.47)
Dr. Francis Pang, Chairman of the Board, on behalf of the Board of Directors, congratulates you on your remarkable accomplishments. We are proud of you and confident in your skills and competencies that will lead to success in your future endeavors. Congratulations, Class of 2023!
董事会主席Francis Pang博士代表董事会对你们取得的卓越成就表示祝贺！我们为你们感到骄傲，并坚信你们所获得的知识及能力将帮助你们在未来取得成功。再次祝贺你们，2023届毕业生！
Mrs. Leila Rabord and Ms. Rebecca Henriksen, Graduation Committee Advisors, offer their congratulations on this incredible achievement. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this significant milestone. You have demonstrated strength, resilience, and adaptability, overcoming obstacles and continually striving for excellence. We couldn’t be prouder of your accomplishments. As you move forward, remember to pursue your dreams with integrity and compassion. We have no doubt that you will go on to achieve great things and make a positive impact on the world.
Guest Speakers
Distinguished guest speakers graced the ceremony, inspiring and motivating the graduating class with their powerful words of wisdom.
Leila Rabord女士和Rebecca Henriksen女士，毕业委员会的指导老师，对这一令人难以置信的成就表示祝贺。你们的努力、奉献和毅力使你们达到了这一重要的里程碑。你们所表现出的坚韧及优秀的适应能力，帮助你们克服了障碍，不断追求卓越。我们为你们的成就感到无比自豪。当你前进的时候，记得要带着正直和共情去追求你的梦想。我们毫不怀疑，你们将继续取得伟大的成就，并对世界产生积极的影响。
贺词嘉宾
优秀的贺词嘉宾为此次店里增光添彩，他们用充满力量及智慧的语言激励着我们的毕业生们。
Ms. Gillian Frost
Deputy Head of Mission / 加拿大驻京使馆副大使 图片
In her impactful speech, Ms. Gillian Frost, Deputy Head of Mission from the Canadian embassy, commended the graduating class for their achievements and encouraged them to embrace the future with resilience, curiosity, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the world.
加拿大驻京使馆副大使Gillian Frost女士在贺词中赞扬了毕业班学生的优异成绩，并鼓励他们要以韧性，充满好奇的心态去对世界产生积极的影响。
Ms. Helen Wu
Parent Address to Graduates / 毕业生家长代表
In her inspiring speech, Helen Wu, a parent representative and guest speaker at the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony, commended the graduates for their remarkable commitment and resilience. Despite facing unprecedented challenges, including the global pandemic, Helen expressed profound pride and gratitude as a parent. She highlighted the graduates’ academic accomplishments as a testament to their dedication and perseverance. Helen also shared personal experiences within the CISB community, emphasizing the warm and welcoming atmosphere fostered by Mr. Prescott and the supportive staff. Encouraging the graduates to pursue their passions and keep an open mind, she assured them of unwavering parental support and the endless possibilities that lie ahead.
在2023届毕业典礼上，家长代表兼贺词嘉宾Helen Wu 在鼓舞人心的演讲中赞扬了毕业生们卓越的承诺和韧性。尽管面临包括全球在内的前所未有的巨大挑战，Helen表示，作为父母，她深感自豪和感激。她强调，毕业生的学术成绩证明了他们的奉献精神和毅力。Helen还分享了自己在CISB社区的经历，强调了Prescott先生和支持她的工作人员所创造的热情和欢迎的氛围。她鼓励毕业生们追求自己的激情，保持开放的心态，并向他们保证，父母会坚定不移地支持他们，未来可期。
Ms. Su Cheng Harris-Simpson
Founder and CEO of SCHS Asia and WEC / SCHS Asia and WEC创始人及CEO
As the Founder and President of the Women Empowerment Council, guest speaker Su Cheng captivated the graduating class with her inspiring message of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She highlighted the interconnectedness of the world and the need to harness its power for positive change. Su Cheng emphasized that being inclusive leaders is crucial in building strong, equitable communities. With the class’s diverse backgrounds and achievements, she encouraged them to embrace their roles as future leaders and advocates for DEI. Su Cheng’s empowering speech reminded the graduates of their potential to make a lasting impact by lifting others up and caring for communities worldwide.
作为妇女赋权委员会的创始人和主席，贺词嘉宾Su Cheng以她鼓舞人心的多样性、公平和包容（DEI）发言吸引了毕业班学生们的注意。她强调了世界的相互关联性，以及利用其力量进行积极变革的必要性。Su Cheng强调，成为包容的领导者对于建设强大、公平的社区至关重要。凭借学生们的不同背景和成就，她鼓励他们接受自己作为未来领导者和DEI倡导者的角色。Su Cheng的演讲提醒毕业生，他们有潜力通过提升他人和关心世界各地的社区来产生持久的影响。
Class of 2023!
This evening’s graduation ceremony was an outstanding event, marking the culmination of an incredible journey for the Class of 2023. As we bid farewell to these exceptional students, we express our deepest gratitude to the administrators, board members, faculty, and support staff who have played a pivotal role in their development as passionate leaders. We also extend heartfelt appreciation to the parents for their unwavering support, ensuring their children’s success. With great excitement, we look forward to witnessing their remarkable achievements as they embark on their academic endeavors at top universities around the world.
2023届毕业生们：
今晚的毕业典礼是一场成功的活动，标志着2023届毕业生即将结束他们的高中生活。在我们向这些优秀的学生告别时，我们向行政人员、董事会成员、教师和支持人员表示最深切的感谢。我们也衷心感谢家长对孩子的支持，为孩子的成功提供了保障。我们怀着激动的心情，期待着见证他们在世界一流大学中继续取得卓越的成就。
