hard work and perseverance, anything is possible. while this is a wonderful achievement, it is also the beginning of a new journey. your children will face new challenges and opportunities in secondary school : bullying, teenagers'crises, difficulties in keeping up with an increase in subjects, new subjects, and the list goes on. as they step into this next phase of their education, your continued encouragement will be essential. celebrate their successes, no matter how small, and reassure them when they encounter difficulties. be their sounding board, their cheerleader, and their source of strength. encourage them to set new goals and strive for excellence. help them understand that success is a journey, not just a destination. remind them that it's okay to make mistakes and that every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow. your belief in their abilities will empower them to keep pushing forward, no matter what. your children look up to you more than you might realise. show them the value of education, hard work, and kindness through your actions. let them see how you handle challenges and be the example of resilience and integrity that they can emulate. teach them that success is not just about personal achievements, but also about helping others and making a positive impact in the world. by supporting your children's education and dreams, you are helping to break the cycle of hardship and creating a path to a brighter future. education is a powerful tool that can open doors to countless opportunities. by ensuring that your children have the best possible start, you are setting them up for success in life. you are not just changing their lives ; you are changing the future for your entire family. the values you instil in them, the encouragement you provide, and the support you offer will resonate for generations to come. today, we celebrate your children's achievements, but we also celebrate you - the parents who have stood by their side, guiding them, believing in them, and giving them the courage to succeed. your children's success is your success, and together, you have shown that no challenge is too much. continue to love, support, and honour them finally, to you, the students, remember this : you are strong, you are capable, and the future is yours. believe in yourself, work hard, and go after your dreams. you've already shown that you can do incredible things. now go out there and be the best you can be because you can achieve even

you have the power to shape it with your goals. whatever it is, believe in yourself and know that you can do it. principle 2 : stay positive and keep on keeping on! 1 / 5 bis - central bankers'speeches sometimes, things won't go the way you want. you might not get the highest marks on a test, or you might feel like things are too hard. that's okay. that's life. it has many ups and downs. but staying positive is one of the most powerful things you can do. being positive doesn't mean pretending everything is perfect. it means looking for the good in every situation, no matter how small. a friend called me yesterday - it means believing that things can get better, even when it's hard to see how. receiving these awards today should signal to you that things can and will get better. when you feel sad or upset, take a moment to think about something good that has happened to you. maybe it's a kind word from a friend, a favourite activity you enjoy, or even just the fact that you are here today. focusing on these positive things can help lift your spirits and give you the strength to keep going. the important thing is to keep trying ; keep on keeping on. every time you fall, get back up. tell yourself, " i can do this. i can be even better. " keeping a positive mindset has been a tremendous help. every morning, i affirm how great i am, how beautiful life is and what wonders i can achieve today. by maintaining this positive outlook daily, i am able to deal with whatever comes my way. whatever! principle 3 : work hard and never give up i want to share another secret with you : success doesn't happen by accident. it comes to those who put in the effort. the bible says " do you see a man diligent in his work? he will stand in the presence of kings. he will not stand in the presence of the unknown ". your hard work has brought you today before ministers and those in authority. think about athletes who practice for hours every day, or musicians who spend years mastering their instruments. their success is the result of dedication and hard work. you don't have to be perfect, but you do have to try your best. focus on your studies, participate in class, and ask questions if you don't understand something. there will be times when things get tough