A FAREWELL MESSAGE TO OUR GRADUATING BOYS
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Dear Boys,
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I write to you as a father writes to his beloved sons, with joy in my heart and deep hopes for your future as you prepare to graduate.
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It is a beautiful and necessary part of life that, after raising a child, a time comes when that child must go forth to seek shelter, purpose, and a better life—sometimes far from home. Here at Oraifite Grammar School, we have instilled in you values to help you face both the soft and hard sides of life with strength and grace.
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Our school motto says it all: “Aut viam inveniam aut faciam”—Either I will find a way or I will make one. This is the spirit we have nurtured in you. The world ahead offers you many paths, and I urge you to choose the good path. It may seem rough, but it surely leads to progress. It may appear long, but nothing good comes easy. It may be hard, but through patience and perseverance, even the hardest things become soft.
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As a father prays for his sons, I also pray for you: May you succeed. May you excel. May the Lord open doors upon doors of great opportunities and enduring success for you.
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As you step out to join the global community, we send you forth with pride and love. Go and shine.
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I remain your true friend and brother,
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Rev’d Chukwuemeka Ernest Onu
Principal