Celebrating the Class of 2025: A Day to Remember

We walked, we dined, we graduated! This Saturday, the atmosphere was of excitement as the Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation ceremony. Friends, family, and dedicated teachers filled the audience, proudly watching as 73 graduates took the next step in their lives.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Not only did they earn their diplomas, but 22 students also received Pioneer Certificates, an incredible acknowledgment for those who have journeyed with TIS since Pre-Kindergarten. It’s a moment filled with nostalgia and pride, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.

High School Vice Principal Ryan Connolly captured the spirit of the day perfectly: “This year’s class has set new records, excelling in academics, earning prestigious awards, securing the highest number of university offers, achieving the best average QS rankings, and receiving the highest total scholarships in TIS history.” He also noted a significant milestone: the largest group of Full IB Diploma students graduating.

Notable guests included the Education and Youth Development Bureau of Macao SAR (DSEDJ) representative School Inspection Coordinator Ms. Fong Ieok Mui, Canadian Consulate General to Hong Kong and Macau, Consul & Trade Commissioner, Ms. Colleen Sutton, and TIS School Supervisor Dr. Howard Stribbell.

The TIS Class of 2025 has achieved outstanding results, receiving 1,986 offers from universities around the globe, along with a record-breaking amount of scholarship money awarded in TIS history, valued at over 800 million MOP. This includes admission to top universities worldwide, such as Imperial College London (QS#2), University College London (UCL) (QS#9), the University of Hong Kong (QS#17), University of Toronto (QS#25), McGill University (QS#29), and many others. Graduates will pursue degrees in diverse fields such as Biomedical Science, Business Management, Astrophysics, Fashion Management, Global Arts, Culture, and Politics, among many more.

Our Award Winners:

A special mention must go to our award winners, who truly embody the spirit of excellence. Here's a quick look at their achievements:

• Governor General's Award: Mavis Kuai
  The Governor General’s Academic Medal was established in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the country. It is awarded to the student who is graduating from a Canadian high school with the highest average through grades 11 and 12. 

• The Patrick Mitchell Community Citizenship Award: Elisabeth Yang
  The Patrick Mitchell Community Citizenship Award, presented in honour of TIS' first principal, is awarded to a well-rounded student who demonstrates academic achievement as well as extracurricular participation. 

• Neil P. Johnston Fine Arts Award: Franky Leong Murphy
  The Neil P. Johnston Fine Arts Award is given in honour of Neil Johnston, one of the founders of TIS, a long time educator, and a strong supporter of the arts. 

• DSEDJ Lotus Awards for Academic Excellence: Gordon Tan and Mavis Kuai
  The Lotus Awards for Academic Excellence are awarded by the DSEDJ on behalf of the Macau Government to the female and male students who have maintained the highest grade point averages for grades 10, 11 and 12.

• DSEDJ Prémio Li Bai Award: Mavis Kuai
  The Premio Li Bai award is presented by the DSEJ on behalf of the Macau government to the top student of Chinese Language and Culture.

• The Spirit of Canada Award: Charlotte Leung
  The Spirit of Canada Award winner does not only hold his or her academic career in high regard, and has a well-rounded school life, but believes in balance.  This balance can be achieved in many ways, such as being an active participant in various extracurricular activities in and outside of school.  Furthermore, the award recipient shows leadership in the school community and works well in an international and multicultural community.

• Valedictorian Award: Mavis Kuai
  The valedictory allows a representative of the graduating class to bid a final farewell to the students and to the school, as the graduates prepare to disperse and to begin the next phase of their lives

These students exemplify not just academic excellence but also a commitment to community and the arts. Their achievements remind us that education is about nurturing passions and fostering a balanced life.

Watching the graduates walk across the stage, it was clear how much they’ve grown, both as individuals and as a close-knit community. Friendships have flourished, and dreams are taking shape, creating a bright future ahead.

It's exciting to think about where these graduates will go, carrying with them the lessons, friendships, and values they’ve gained at TIS.

Here’s to the Class of 2025, may your future be bright and filled with endless possibilities!