On December 11th Chodort said goodbye to another graduating class. There were 63 students from 3 classes: 1 year course Carpentry & Joinery, 1 year course Tailoring & Design, and two 6-month batches of Computer Applications. We took a break from Production to enjoy the festivities. This is usually my busiest week of the year, with all the prep. Michelle baked 4 large cakes that went towards the snack given to students, staff, and guests. I printed the certificates, one at a time, painstakingly trimming each one by 2mm so it wouldn't print crooked; letting the ink dry on our glossy templates. I was also the event photographer.
The beginning of the event is marked by music, with the students dancing forward in two lines. The Important Guests walk between them to take their places at the front.
There is a mini fashion show where the Tailoring students show off their final projects (dresses). Here the girls wait to walk on stage.
The students sing; some acrobats provide entertainment.
Trade Aid kits are given to one group of students with the best business proposal, to help them get started in their new venture.
The Principal of Chodort gives the closing speech. Some of the Invited Guests are seated behind, including the D.C., The P.S.' Representative, and Reverends Mundemba and Silwenga.
