St. Joseph International School (SJIS) celebrated a historic milestone with its 1st A Level Convocation Ceremony for the Cambridge A Level Class of 2026 on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Lakeshore Grand Hotel, Gulshan, Dhaka.
The ceremony was graced by Dr. Fr. Patrick Daniel Gaffney, CSC, Vice Chancellor of Notre Dame University Bangladesh, as the Chief Guest, while Dr. Fr. Charles B. Gordon, CSC, Pro-Vice-Chancellor & Treasurer (Acting), NDUB, attended as the Guest of Honour. Distinguished guests included Br. James Ripon Gomes, CSC, Provincial Superior of St. Joseph Province, Bangladesh, Dr. Br. Subal Lawrence Rozario, CSC, Registrar of NDUB, Mr. Jyoti F. Gomes, Founding Director of SJIS, Mr. Shariful Anwar, Former Academic Director of SJIS, and Mr. Tarequl Islam, President of the Josephites Foundation.
The programme began with a solemn procession, followed by the National Anthem, the School Song, and a prayer dance. Principal Br. Chandon Benedict Gomes, CSC delivered the welcome address, while valedictorian Aditya Rahman spoke on behalf of the graduating class. The distinguished guests inspired the graduates through their insightful and encouraging speeches, with the keynote address delivered by the Chief Guest.
The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of certificates and commemorative crests to the graduates in recognition of their academic achievements. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Br. Bikash Victor D'Rozario, CSC, Vice Principal of SJIS, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony, a group photo session, and a gala dinner, marking a memorable beginning to the institution's convocation tradition. (Report prepared by the Vice Principal)