On November 14 and 15, 2023, New Directions English Language School hosted its
Fall Graduation.
New Directions Fall 2023 Graduation theme was
"Reconciliation for a Better Tomorrow".
Gathering and Greeting before Morning Graduation
Community Program Coordinator, Margaret Ann
Booking Manager, Shyama-Priya of The Wild Moccasin Dancers, introduces Sino General.
Sino General aka Chief Rock, Cayuga Nation welcoming the guests with singing
Keynote Speaker at Fall Graduation Morning Ceremony, Anastasia Chyz-LeSage (she/elle)
Director, Settlement Network Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Government of Canada
Anastasia Chyz-LeSage addresses the audience
LINC 3/4 class,Teacher Zeig, leading the audience in singing
the theme song during the morning graduation, We are Unity.
LINC 1/2 class receiving certificates,
Teacher Rose with
Community Partner Leanne Cassap, ICBC.
LINC 3/4 students receiving their certificates.
Teacher Zeig with Community Partner
Dr. Sarwan Singh Randhawa, Library Manager
Dr Sarwan Randhawa, Library Manager at
City of Langley Library,
congratulates the students on their
hard won achievements.
Biss Jordahl, manager of ISS of BC, Langley
offers words of support and congratulations.
LINC 4 students receive certificates with Teacher Mike and community partner,
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Leith White.
Deputy Mayor and Councillor Leith White addressing the students
with words of congratulations.
LINC 6 class receive certificates with Teacher Harvinder and community partner,
Loren Roberts, Direction of Operations,
Encompass Support Services Society, Langley
Loren Roberts, Direction of Operations, Encompass Support Services Society,
Langley addressing the graduates.
Teacher Melissa with LINC 7/8 morning class and community partner
RCMP Cst Dennis Bell,
Langley Community LIaison Officer.
RCMP Cst Dennis Bell,
Langley Community Liaison Officer
addressing the graduates.
President Yvonne Hopp of New Directions English Language School commends
the graduates for their hard-earned achievements
and delivered the closing remarks.
President Yvonne Hopp from New Directions English Language School presents a
painting to Sino General, also known as
Chief Rock of the Cayuga Nation,
as a token of appreciation.
Bboy Gabe breakdancing as Bboy Lucas looks on;
the Koop brothers offering
high energy entertainment
at evening graduation.
Evening LINC 7/8 graduates with Teacher Shrawani
and community partner
Leanne Cassap, ICBC
The New Directions evening staff with community guests,
RCMP Community Liaison Officer, Constable Dennis Bell,
ICBC Road Safety and Community Coordinator, Leanne Cassap
and Rotary Club of Langley, President Rudy Storteboom.
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