Well, it was my first opportunity to assist to a Graduation Ceremony. It was absolutely superb! During 2 years at the Réduit campus, it was amazing to see how beautifully the graduates were ‘in the coulisses’ getting the instructions for the Graduation. Well, today I am proud, I was part of a Graduation ceremony (despite not wearing the gown)
I admit, we (whole family) were a bit surprised and maybe tensed also for all the formalities for the ceremony. I mean: there were lots of rules written in the invitation letter – you cannot come late on the ceremony, you cannot bring children less that 10 years in the hall, need to be nicely dressed, only a formal handshake to be given to the conferrer and no kissing etc etc.
I arrived at around 12: 15 and joined by friends who were obtaining their Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma. Then we obtained instructions to align ourselves according to our prizes. Certificate – row 3, Diploma – row 2, Graduate Diploma/ Honours – row 1.
After having waited for the Chief Guests to arrive (included ICT Minister Hon. Asraf Dullull), they joined us, in the coulisses. BCS Executive members were in nice blue gown, whilst the special guests in red.
At 13:10, the parade started. There was a music in the background and everybody in the hall standing up during this process.
As usual, Some Speeches…
Then the conferment of awards.
It was a great honour for me to be awarded by a UTM academic.
Then Vote of Thanks by Chief Examination Officer BCS, Mrs Sharon Hurd
Then Photo taking time
Finally refreshments….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVcpx9Mju-Q
Now, me gonna get ready for the BCS IT Personality Award 2009!
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Graduation Ceremony 2009
Paul Octave Wiehe Auditorium, Reduit
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT travelled its Membership Director, Mr John Orton to Mauritius for the Higher Education Qualifications graduation ceremony which was held at the Octave Wiehe Auditorium, Reduit, on 24th October 2009.
Minister Asraf Dulull (Information and Communications Technology) was present to congratulate the graduates. The event which was attended by an estimated 400 people including course providers, representatives of educational Institutions, parents, press and Mauritian TV station MBCTV was a clear demonstration of the BCS’s far reaching influence in its commitment to meeting the demands of a dynamic and growing industry. The Head of Higher Education Qualifications Mrs Sharon Hurd, Director, University of Technology, Mauritius, Mr Dharam Fokeer, Director of the British Council, Ms Dawn Long, Course Providers and Members of the Managing Committee of the BCS (Mauritius) section also attended the function.
The ceremony presented 80 successful students with awards at the three levels of the examinations, Professional Graduate Diploma, Diploma and Certificate. Over the last seven years Mauritius has seen more than 10 000 sitters take the examinations.
The Regional Manager, M Iqbal Boolaky opened the ceremony by highlighting the challenges of a true Professional in IT. He talked about the value of the Higher Education obtained from the Institute and the expectations of employers from the new graduates.
John Orton, Membership Director, talked on the strategic objectives of BCS as the Chartered Institute for IT. He emphasized on professionalism and gave an overview of what will be the role of the Institute in the months to come. He encouraged the graduates to maintain their membership and to seek for upgrades after gaining experience.
Being a professional is not easy, but it is essential for the continuing success of our industry. BCS is continuing its major programme to increase the breadth and depth of professionalism across the whole of the industry. It is a crucial initiative which will have far-reaching implications for us all”.
Minister Asraf Dulull congratulated all the graduates wished that they become the essential resources in the making of ICT as the fifth pillar of the Mauritian Economy.
