Written by: Steve Szabó

On 20 June 2025 Avicenna High School held its much-anticipated Year Closing Ceremony on Friday morning, marking the end of the 2024–2025 academic year in style. The event began at 9:00 AM in Room 314, bringing together students, teachers, and staff to reflect on the year’s achievements and look forward to exciting adventures ahead.

Principal’s Address: Reflections, Gratitude, and Future Plans

The ceremony opened with a warm and heartfelt speech by Mr. Steve, the school’s principal. He reflected on the many accomplishments of the past year, commended outstanding student achievements, and extended a sincere thank you to the dedicated teaching staff for their commitment and care.

A particular highlight of his address was the 3-day school trip, which took students to the scenic locations of Lake Velence, Esztergom, and Tata, an eagerly awaited opportunity for both relaxation and bonding after a productive school year spent mainly behind the desk.

Mr. Steve also mentioned that the September trip to Verőce has already been booked by Mr. Sándor, continuing Avicenna’s tradition of meaningful student excursions.

In a surprising and exciting announcement, he shared that eco trips to France and Turkey are currently being developed, thanks to an invitation from a French partner school. These trips will complement the school’s “usual” Erasmus+ programs, offering students even more international learning experiences in the coming academic year.

Art Meets Memory: Student Portraits on Display

The creative spirit of the school was showcased through a unique initiative led by Mr. András M., Avicenna’s art teacher. In his speech, he introduced his latest project: a series of paintings of Grade 11 students, now exhibited in Room 209. While most works are realistic portraits, several humorous caricatures created at the request of students themselves added a lighthearted touch. Mr. András spoke with pride about the artistic journey and how the paintings capture the essence of this year’s student community.

Certificates and Recognition by Class Masters

The ceremony continued with the presentation of certificates, where each class master gave a short speech highlighting the growth and milestones of their students over the past year. The class masters included:

• Ms. Ildikó for Pre-9

• Mr. Steve for Grade 9

• Mr. Harout for Grade 10

• Ms. Ágota for Grade 11

Each speech served as a touching tribute to the unique character and collective efforts of each class.

Exhibition Visit and Final Farewells

At around 10:00 AM, all students and teachers visited Room 209 to admire the student portraits, an inspiring and memorable way to close the year. The visit sparked joy, laughter, and thoughtful conversations about art, identity, and community.

Finally, students proceeded to their classrooms, where they returned their locker box keys to their class masters, officially marking the end of the school year.

Written by: Steve Szabó

24. Jun. 2025