00:00Government primary, well done Janine, well done, well done, well done Mr. Cameron Mendoza of the Degomartin Government Primary School.
00:15Celebrating the achievement of the youth, that's what the Degomartin Borough Corporation says its SEA awards signal.
00:23The top 20 performers in the borough for 2023 and 2024 took centre stage at the Degomartin Community Centre for their success garnered from their perseverance and hard work advancing them to secondary school education.
00:38Counsellor for Peaty Valley, Coco Reed, Marcia Marcelin is congratulating the students.
00:44Your accomplishments are a testament to your dedication and we are proud to acknowledge your success.
00:52To our awardees, I offer these words of encouragement. Your academic journey is just beginning and the possibilities are endless.
01:03Embrace challenges, pursue your passions and strive for excellence. Your community and us at the borough corporation believes in you.
01:14Degomartin Mayor Akilah Glasgow Warner notes that the excellence achieved is due to a foundation of support from teaching staff and the families of the awardees.
01:24She calls the occasion of the awards momentous.
01:28Your dedication and unwavering focus have not only propelled you to the top but serve as an inspiration to your peers and a testament to the power of hard work.
01:43Education stands as the cornerstone of our society, a gateway to boundless opportunities and a catalyst for personal growth.
01:55However, she says pursuing excellence is a lifelong commitment and she encourages the students to continue to be diligent in the new phase of their educational endeavours.
02:07Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth for it is through adversity that we truly discover our strengths and capabilities.
02:17Remember, your success isn't solely defined by academic prowess but also by the values you uphold, integrity, resilience and empathy.
02:32These virtues will serve as guiding lights, shaping not only your academic endeavours but also your contributions to the world.
02:43The mayor views the accomplishments of the students as a sign of potential to shape society as she too congratulates them.
02:51Alicia Boucher, TV6 News.
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