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My boring Valediction (last for 3 min + )

A very good evening to our guest of honour, Associate Professor Michael Heng, member Beatty Alumni, principal, Mr. Boo Hian Kok, vice-principal, Mrs. Clara Tan and Mrs. Merlinda Goh, guests and fellow beattians. I am lee Xian from 4E1 and I am honoured to be the valedictorian today

Today marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another. In the past 4 or 5 years, what have we really learnt? Is it about the endless mathematics formula, the complicated laws of physics or how to write perfect English essays? Our most important lessons cannot be recited or written down and graded. These lessons involve friendship, hard work, love and dedication.

I believe that everyone still remembers the very first day in Beatty. Just graduated from primary school, we were in a total new environment. We were confused, scared and we did not know what lay ahead of us. Then the teachers came with smiles and put our hearts at ease.
From that day onwards, we grew up together in this wonderful Beatty Family. Beatty is just like our 2nd home, with the principals and teachers as our parents. Whenever we are troubled, our teachers will always be there for us, sharing with us their experiences and guiding us.

The fellow beattians are like our dearest siblings. Our friends give us the reason to drag ourselves out of the bed every morning to go to school, making our days more fulfilling enjoyable. We have experienced sorrows, happiness, failure and success, but we have always been together. I believe that 20 years down the road, we may not remember the grades we achieves but we will remember all memorable moments we have together, especially in major events such as our fund-raising projects ‘Tzeetrospection’ , our drama production, ‘ The New Beginning’ and the ‘Beatty Hulala race that put our school in Singapore record.

All theses would not be possible without the support of our principal, Mr. Boo Hian Kok, vice-principal, Mrs. Clara Tan and Mrs. Merlinda Goh, and all our teachers. Thank you again.

As we sit here today, we should consider the wise words of Aristotle, ‘The roots of education are bitter, but the fruits are sweet. Our secondary school education may be a mountain that we have to climb but our learning journey is endless. There are still mountains waiting for us to climb. It may be difficult but do not be afraid. Do not give up as we have come this far; be confident. It is us that determine where we will be and what we will do for the rest of our lives.

Before I end my speech, I would like to say a very big thank you to all teachers and those who have cared for us. I wish everyone in your futures endeavours and hope that we will keep in touch. Let us help to keep the flag of Beatty flying high.
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