June
17th,
2024
We celebrated the farewell of the 2024 graduating class of Professional Studies
On Friday 14 June, families and the faculty of educators accompanied the 249 new graduates of the class of 2024 who completed their Vocational Training at Jesuïtes Sarrià - Sant Ignasi.
The students of the various VET programmes (Hospitality and Catering; Kitchen management; Tourist accommodation management; Outdoor and recreation guide; Socio-sports teaching and coaching; Social integration; Marketing and advertising; 3D animations, games and interactive environments; Lighting, image capture and image processing; Production of audiovisuals and shows; Audiovisual and entertainment projects and Dietetics) enjoyed a farewell ceremony presided over by Josep Maria Ramón, Director General of Jesuitas Sarrià - Sant Ignasi; Jordi Ollé, Head of Professional Studies at the school; Bea Galán, representative of the Alumni Association; and Ricard Dastis, Head of Human and Pastoral Training in Vocational Training.
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Jordi Ollé, Head of Professional Studies, opened the ceremony by thanking the attendees and addressed a message for the future to the students "…life will present you with new challenges and new opportunities to grow and continue learning. Here you have grown as people and as professionals, may your vocation serve to better the world and the people around you…"
He then handed over to Ricard Dastis, Head of Human Development, who made a reference to Peace and the reading and reflection of the poem Life Is by Teresa of Calcuttaand gave the students the farewell advice of Calcutta's phrase "Give the world the best you have, and the best will come to you".
Then, Bea Galán, representative of the Alumni Association, welcomed them as new members of the Association and invited them to carry on taking part in the activities and meetings that are organised to keep the imprint of their time at Sant Ignasi alive.
Following this, the students representing the various training cycles addressed a few words to all those present, explaining their time at the school and looking to the future.
Josep Maria Ramón, the school’s general director, concluded the ceremony with heartfelt gratitude. He thanked the students for "allowing the school to grow alongside" them, expressed appreciation to families for "being there, for never throwing in the towel and for their unwavering support", and acknowledged the educators as the "driving force behind the project, placing students at the centre."
During the event, all new graduates were presented with their graduation certificates and institutional insignia, and at the end, guests were treated to a cocktail in the school's main garden.
