@BordersCollege lately celebrated its Commencement 2023 ceremony, honouring the distinctive achievements of their college students.
The much-anticipated occasion occurred this month on the Borders Occasions Centre in Kelso. Having labored extremely arduous to finish their programs, it was time to recognise and have fun the accomplishments and successes of everybody over the past 12 months.
As a part of the ceremony, the Honorary Fellowship of the Faculty was awarded this 12 months to Chris Ball. Chris is Vice President of Biking Occasions for Warner Bros Discovery Sports activities and leads a world crew tasked with the supply and worldwide reside broadcast of most of the largest biking properties on the earth.
This 12 months’s ceremony was made doable by the sort donations of our sponsors, together with Barrie Knitwear, BT, CENSIS, DataVita, Eildon Housing, Morrison Building, Muirhall Vitality, Off The Again Barbers, Roxburghe Estates, and So Stobo.
The ceremony really is the spotlight of the 12 months for each our workers and college students, and it was a proud second to observe the scholars on stage of their ceremonial robes in entrance of their members of the family and distinguished company.
Chair of Borders Faculty Ray McCowan welcomed graduates and company, saying:
“That is the very best day within the Borders Faculty Calendar. It’s the day when the faculty comes collectively to acknowledge and recognise the achievements of its college students.
“I need to take only a minute or two to acknowledge the superb achievements of immediately’s graduates. No matter profession or life choices you make within the months and years forward, I’ve little question that you’ll be profitable.
“I hope you all get pleasure from your celebration collectively and I hope you all look again on immediately as a really special occasion you’ll at all times bear in mind.”
Faculty Principal Pete Smith congratulated the graduates, saying:
“Borders Faculty exists to make sure that we proceed to develop the abilities that the Scottish Borders wants for a rising economic system and a sustainable future.
“The talents that we offer for our college students are important in making certain our Borders communities develop and thrive and supply a wealthy expertise for our folks.
“The Faculty has had many successes over the past 12 months, however a very powerful success is that of our learners, represented by our graduates right here immediately. It’s a tribute to your arduous work and dedication, together with the help of your pals and households and the faculty lecturing workers {and professional} providers groups, that you’re right here immediately.
“Whether or not your subsequent chapter is employment, additional examine, journey, or one other thrilling problem, we want you properly. You’re a part of the Borders Faculty group, and as you allow right here immediately, exit and be the very best you will be. That is your second; treasure it.”
Pete additionally offered this 12 months’s Honorary Fellowship to Chris Ball.
Chris is Vice President of Biking Occasions for Warner Bros Discovery Sports activities and leads a world crew tasked with the supply and worldwide reside broadcast of most of the largest biking properties on the earth.
He started his profession in sports activities science and sports activities teaching and was instrumental in establishing the mountain biking programmes below the Faculty’s Borders Academy of Sporting Excellence initiative based mostly at our Galashiels campus.
Chris is credited with creating the Enduro World Collection, attended globally by over 50 nationalities, 1000’s of athletes, skilled groups, world champions and Olympians every year.
The Commencement was an excellent solution to spotlight the tip of a tremendous chapter within the lifetime of our college students, and we have been delighted to see everybody having fun with their day.
Particular awards have been additionally offered to recognise the excellent achievements of a pupil and workers member over the past 12 months. This 12 months’s awards have been offered to the next folks:
Pupil of the 12 months – Stephanie Bartlett (HNC Animal Care)
Particular Recognition Award – Wendy Bell (High quality Assurance Coordinator at Borders Faculty)
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