Farewell, departure, moments: graduation ceremony at the gibb vocational school in Bern
We did it! Around 60 apprenticeship graduates from Bern and Valais gathered at the Schlossgut in Münsingen, together with their vocational trainers, parents and other accompanying persons, to receive their long-awaited certificate of competence on this evening.
This year's graduation ceremony was particularly special, as graduates of both the four-year and three-year courses were invited on stage.
All of them passed the test with flying colors. We can be very proud of this result.
Poetry slam artist Samuel Richner got the evening off to a refreshing start. He talked about what it feels like to finish an apprenticeship and be stuck in your "mid-twenties" - a phase that we are about to enter. His most important message: keep having fun and stay brave.
The awarding of the famous red booklet was the highlight of the evening. It began with the graduates of the four-year apprenticeship. The graduates then received their certificate of proficiency in accordance with the new training regulations, which require three years of training. Called up individually, they all received their Federal Certificate of Competence and a glass with a letter. The letter was written on the first day of the apprenticeship. It was exciting to read what we wrote down at the start of our training - and how creatively we designed the glass back then.
Now we were all holding our certificates in our hands. The time when we see each other as a class once a week has come to an end.
On this occasion, we wanted to show once again - to ourselves, our vocational trainers, parents and other accompanying persons - how much we have grown together over these years. Diego and Lenny came up with a personal "roast" for each person in the four-year apprenticeship - a funny anecdote that has emerged over the four years. Jashmini performed the song "Beggin" by Maneskin - supported in the background by her colleagues from the three-year course. The performances gave an idea of how much talent and joie de vivre the new opticians have and how they will enrich their professional and private lives.
A big thank you also goes to the glass supplier Hoya, who awarded our best graduates with the highest overall grades. With a Japanese knife and a travel voucher, they are well equipped for their new chapter in life.
The subsequent aperitif provided time for important discussions.
