Students of ACS International School Doha during their graduation ceremony.
Doha, Qatar: ACS International School Doha held its eighth graduation ceremony this year. The graduation took place on June 2 and was attended by over 500 well-wishers including VIP guests, family members, faculty and friends. Among the dignitaries present was Tim Cagney, CE of ACS International Schools, leadership, as well as several key corporate partners. The graduation marked a significant milestone in the students’ educational journey, as they received acceptance into prestigious international universities.
As a prelude to the Graduation celebrations, the Al Jaber Twin Towers in Lusail came alive with a magical glow on Thursday night, adorned with ACS International School Doha’s Class of 2023 graduation photos and messages. This historic lighting of the buildings is a testament to the unwavering support, love, and joy that have fueled their success. It also serves as a symbol of the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2023, making it the first time ever in Qatar that graduates’ photos and information have been showcased in such a grand manner.
A total of 69 students successfully completed their High School Diploma, and for many this included the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, an extremely rigorous internationally recognised pre-university qualification. Many among the graduating class have gained acceptance into prestigious international universities.
“As I reflect on my time with these exceptional students, who have been an integral part of ACS Doha, some of them throughout their entire schooling, witnessing their graduation and the start of their new journeys brings about mixed emotions. It is both a bittersweet moment to bid farewell to students who have become like family and a proud moment to see how they have grown and developed during their time here. We have nurtured and prepared them not only academically but also holistically, equipping them with the readiness and resilience needed for them to excel as people, and thrive academically,” expressed Robert Cody, Head of ACS International School Doha.
Among the students who graduated were award winners, whose outstanding achievements were upheld for special commendation. Apart from the Valedictorian, Mahmoud Elsayed Ibrahim and Salutatorian Othman Abderahman Ouzzani, who were recognised for their exceptional academic performance, a Community Service Award Kassandra Barajas, and Mykayla Williams, a Class Historian Award Amira Shaheen Jafri and The ACS Founders’ Award Karima Ahmed acknowledged the remarkable contributions made by ACS Doha’s students, across various spheres of achievement.
