By: Idrees Abbasi
RAWALPINDI: Westminster International School held its A-Level Graduation Ceremony, marking an important milestone in the academic journey of its graduating students.
The ceremony was attended by a large number of students, parents, and faculty members, along with distinguished guests, including the Chief Executive Officer of the institution, Raheel Sajjad Khan, and entrepreneur Gull Zeba, founder of Redmarker and an executive member of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce.
The event commenced with a formal welcome, followed by an address by Vice Principal Farhat Kamran, who highlighted the academic progress of the A-Level programme over the past year. She commended the graduating students for their outstanding performance and noted a significant increase in university placements, both within the country and abroad.
She also emphasised the importance of co-curricular and extracurricular engagement in shaping well-rounded individuals, while acknowledging the continuous support of parents and the dedication of the teaching staff.
In her keynote address, Gull Zeba shared her experiences as a young entrepreneur, stressing the importance of innovation, adaptability, and perseverance in today’s rapidly evolving world. She encouraged students to embrace challenges with confidence and to pursue their goals with determination and a sense of purpose.
Speaking on the occasion, CEO Raheel Sajjad Khan congratulated the graduates and reiterated the institution’s commitment to providing quality education aimed at developing critical thinking, global awareness, and responsible leadership.
The ceremony also featured the formal distribution of certificates among the graduating students, followed by moments of celebration shared by families and faculty members. The event concluded on a reflective note, with students expressing gratitude for their academic journey and optimism for the future.
The graduation ceremony reflected the institution’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and holistic development, preparing students to meet future challenges with confidence