Showing posts with label graduation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label graduation. Show all posts

1 Jul 2018

Parker's June 2018 achievements!

As soon as he was able to go for the final part of his graduated driver's licence, Parker took his highway driving test to get his full G licence. He passed easily!

Waiting nervously for the test to begin...

That was easy! The test instructor seemed to like his car... making for a more relaxed test for Parker.



The very next day, Parker graduated from Nora Frances Henderson secondary school, winning many awards.


Receiving an award from his favourite teach (Mr. Paridy)


Parker had to purchase his gown, hood, and hat. Not sure what he will do with it...

Parker with his proud parents.

Auntie Mel was able to attend the graduation!

He got an extra 'scarf' for his "Specialist High Skills Major" from the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.
The special program Parker took in his final year was called Justice, Community Safety & Emergency Services


Yup. Done!

Here are the awards that Parker received at the ceremony:
  • Honour Award (80%+)
  • Ontario Scholar (80%+ in grade 12 credit courses)
  • Nora Frances Henderson Cooperative Education Award
  • Mackesy Smye Law Award (highest grade in Canadian & International Law)
  • Specialist High Skills Major Award


After heading home to take a photo and change clothes, we took Parker to a burger restaurant.


Parker chose the 32 oz vanilla milkshake as a starter!

With a little help from mom, he was able to finish the milkshake. Unfortunately, he was too full to eat his whole meal!



For more pictures and videos of the graduation, check out the Google Photos album at this link:



If you want to see just the 3 minute video, this is the link to it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c1QJYPCQdZ8.



8 Apr 2018

Our somewhat busy winter

I guess it has been busy over the last several months, although not too many photos to show you.  Check out the captions to see what's been up.


Maddy with a new haircut

All of us visiting family in Toronto


View from niece and her family's condo

No snow for Maddy (March 1)
Lots of snow for Maddy, the very next day (March 2)

Another trip to Toronto for a great niece's birthday party!

Toronto wildlife

A more sedate version of Toronto wildlife

Wendy has been trying to cook more

Museum in North Bay (northern air defence)

At the museum in North Bay

First bloom of the spring - later than normal

Parker's graduation photo

First hike of the season

Maddy on our first hike... she picked up a tick...

New office at work - still under construction


Our mourning dove has come back for another try

So that about sums up the last 4 months. Next on the agenda?  A trip to San Francisco, Maui, Oahu, Hawaii, and Vancouver - all in 3 weeks!

More photos to come!