{"id":71388,"date":"2025-05-26T12:30:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T10:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colegiomirasur.com\/?post_type=school_news&p=71388"},"modified":"2025-07-02T12:34:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T10:34:04","slug":"graduation-ceremony-of-the-24th-class-of-baccalaureate-students-at-mirasur-school","status":"publish","type":"school_news","link":"https:\/\/colegiomirasur.com\/en\/school-news\/graduation-ceremony-of-the-24th-class-of-baccalaureate-students-at-mirasur-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduation Ceremony of the 24th Class of Baccalaureate Students at Mirasur School"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Friday, May 16th, Mirasur School held the Graduation Ceremony for its 24th Baccalaureate Class \u2014 a heartfelt event that brought together students, families, teachers, and school staff to celebrate the closing of an academic chapter filled with effort, growth, and learning.<\/p>\n

The graduates\u2019 tutors \u2014 Juan G\u00fcemes, Gustavo Fern\u00e1ndez, and Noelia Pi\u00f1ar \u2014 addressed their students with an emotional speech recognizing their perseverance and dedication throughout a demanding year.
\u201cYou have overcome pressure, discouragement, frustration, and fatigue. Today we celebrate the first of many battles you\u2019ll win in your adult life,\u201d they said. The tutors also emphasized the value of shared experiences in classrooms and hallways \u2014 spaces where lasting friendships and unforgettable moments were formed.<\/p>\n

They reminded students that \u201ca grade does not define you as a person,\u201d quoting Leo Tolstoy: \u201cThe secret to happiness is not in doing always what you like, but in liking always what you do.\u201d A message of motivation and hope as the students prepare for their next challenge: the PAU exams.<\/p>\n

The tutors also expressed their gratitude to their fellow teachers and to the families, acknowledging that education is a collective journey:
\u201cThank you for entrusting us with the education of the most precious thing you have \u2014 your children.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Best Time of Your Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mirasur School\u2019s Director, Pedro Sampedro, shared a powerful reflection on the importance of pursuing dreams with passion and commitment \u2014 but also with effort and humility.
\u201cPassion is the spark that drives us, but it\u2019s not enough on its own. Reaching your goals will require hard work, sacrifice, and the ability to accept failure without giving up,\u201d he said. He highlighted that a strong work ethic and a sense of responsibility \u2014 values passed down from previous generations \u2014 are essential companions on the road ahead.<\/p>\n

In an inspiring message, he encouraged graduates to embrace this stage of life, \u201cthe best time \u2014 full of energy and room for error,\u201d as a time to grow, take risks, and build a fulfilling future.
\u201cMove forward with confidence and determination,\u201d he concluded, \u201cbecause you truly deserve this congratulations.\u201d<\/p>\n

The final speaker, Juana Corral, Academic Director for Secondary and Baccalaureate, focused her message on the pursuit of happiness, encouraging students to appreciate the small moments along the way.
\u201cHappiness is not always found in the result, but in the process,\u201d she said. \u201cIf you learn to distinguish what is essential from what is merely important, if you stay excited about your projects and nurture your relationships, you will be very close to finding happiness,\u201d she emphasized, quoting Spanish author Eduardo Punset.<\/p>\n

Families, visibly moved, joined in the applause and celebrations, aware of the significance of this milestone \u2014 not only for their children but for the entire Mirasur educational community.<\/p>\n

With the awarding of diplomas and a reception for families, the ceremony concluded a day filled with emotion and hope, opening the door to a bright future for the 24th graduating class of Mirasur School.<\/p>\n