<div dir="ltr"><h1>English for Professional Development Certificate Ceremony 2014</h1><div class="">On
Friday, 31 October 2014, the English for Professional Development (EPD)
unit hosted its annual certificate ceremony. It was a glamorous affair.
Students and facilitators dressed up for the occasion. It was clear
that people who enjoy studying English also have a good sense of
fashion.</div><table align="left"><tbody><tr><td><div class=""><div class="" style="height:226px;width:300px"><div class="" id="jArticleCycle_-1873464010"><div class="" style="display:block;width:300px"><a class="" href="http://www.bizcommunity.com/Image.aspx?cii=245959&i=122391&ct=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn.biz-file.com/c/1412/245958.jpg" alt="English for Professional Development Certificate Ceremony 2014 - Wits Language School" rel="/c/1412/245959.jpg?0" align="middle" height="226" width="300"></a></div></div></div><div class=""><span class=""></span></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table>Everyone
was welcomed by Eugene Mathey, our talented master of ceremonies.
Lambrine Pavlou, EPD coordinator, delivered an inspirational speech in
which she highlighted that our students and their families are true
examples of people who have vision and who commit to support each other
in their endeavours. She placed emphasis on the role of the facilitators
and what they make: they make their students "wonder, question,
criticise, write and read, read, read! They make them understand that if
you have the brains, then follow your heart. And if someone ever tries
to judge you by what you make in money, you pay them no attention."
Last, but most definitely not least, they make a difference.<br><br>Lambrine
was followed by the director of Wits Language School, Dr Kim Wallmach,
who stressed the value of education. "One gains not only knowledge when
one studies, but one also gains experience, the ability to overcome
challenges and succeed at realising one's goals. Furthermore, one gains
confidence in oneself and, most importantly, one gains freedom."<br><br>This
thought was continued by our very charismatic guest speaker, Greg
Maloka, MD at Kaya FM. Greg used the metaphor of a seed that grows into a
budding tree to explain this generation's responsibility to pass on
their knowledge and expertise to the next generation. He explained that
we probably won't see the tree, but we are to plant the seed and water
it so that future generations may enjoy its fruit. He also mentioned
South Africa's unique language policy and the related challenge of
ensuring that one's children learn and maintain their mother tongue and
yet develop proficiency in English, which is the accepted language of
education and business. <br><br>After Greg's thoughtful and humorous
address, the moment that had been most anticipated by all arrived: it
was time to award our students with their certificates. <br><br>Students
proudly received their certificates and enjoyed having their
photographs taken - we wouldn't have wanted those carefully put together
outfits to go un-photographed! <br><br>Several students received
'Special Mention Awards' for completing three or more courses and for
traveling great distances to be in class every Saturday: Marinda de
Villiers, Rudzani Magagane, Day Maluleke, Mduduzi Mashaba, Renias
Mutshipisi, Bongi Shibabmbo, Patrick Tlhomelang and Vuyile Tshabalala.
We were also very happy that several of our Pretoria students attended
the ceremony. <br><br>After all the certificates had been received there
really was only one thing left to do: EAT! We all proved that we LOVE
good food and good conversation - English conversation, of course!<br><br><a href="http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/499/122391.html">http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/499/122391.html</a><br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature">**************************************<br>N.b.: Listing on the lgpolicy-list is merely intended as a service to its members<br>and implies neither approval, confirmation nor agreement by the owner or sponsor of the list as to the veracity of a message's contents. Members who disagree with a message are encouraged to post a rebuttal, and to write directly to the original sender of any offensive message. A copy of this may be forwarded to this list as well. (H. Schiffman, Moderator)<br><br>For more information about the lgpolicy-list, go to <a href="https://groups.sas.upenn.edu/mailman/">https://groups.sas.upenn.edu/mailman/</a><br>listinfo/lgpolicy-list<br>*******************************************</div>
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