27 March 2023 – Last Saturday was a momentous occasion as we gathered with parents, guests, and friends to celebrate the graduation of 68 Secondary students from Dignity's Secondary IGCSE and Employability programs. These students had overcome tremendous odds, including navigating through the challenges posed by the pandemic, to reach this milestone.

The Class of 2022 batch had faced unprecedented challenges during their educational journey. For the students in Dignity College's vocational skills and employability program, their two-year journey included spending three months at our Farm Academy in Bentong, where they learned and lived. They then had to move to Sentul for another two months due to restricted movement orders.

Despite the many obstacles they faced, including financial and personal struggles, these students persevered. Some of them almost had to quit school due to financial difficulties or family crises caused by job losses during the pandemic. Some even faced the threat of eviction due to inability to pay rent and utilities. One of them had tragically lost her father to Covid-19. Their stories were heart-wrenching and gripping, but they did not give up.

And now, here they are today, proud graduates! We celebrate their triumph, their determination, and their resilience. For many of them, this graduation marks a significant milestone as they become the first in their families to receive an education and complete high school. They may have started at a different starting line, but they raced to the finish line of this chapter, and we applaud their achievements.