Graduation Day Thursday June 14th
Graduation at Lighthouse Christian Academy is a joyful, community-centered celebration that blends faith, culture, and student achievement. The program typically begins with a processional and opening prayer, followed by musical performances where children sing both contemporary Christian songs and traditional hymns. Bilingual elements are a hallmark: students recite Bible verses and short prayers in English and Spanish, showcasing the school’s commitment to multicultural ministry and language development.
Skits and short dramatizations are another highlight. These are often faith-based stories or moral lessons acted out by small groups, complete with simple costumes and props created in class. Teachers coach students through rehearsals, helping them develop confidence, public-speaking skills, and teamwork. Individual recognitions—such as awards for academic effort, character, or service—are interwoven with class presentations and speeches by graduating students.
Families, teachers, and community members fill the venue, contributing to a warm, supportive atmosphere. Local church leaders and community partners often attend or participate, sometimes giving blessings or brief remarks. After the formal program, there’s usually a reception with refreshments where families congratulate graduates, exchange photos, and teachers share memories and encouragement.
The event serves multiple purposes: it marks an academic milestone, reinforces spiritual formation, celebrates bilingual and cultural identity, and strengthens school–community ties. Preparations—rehearsals, costume-making, and program planning—also provide valuable learning experiences that extend beyond the ceremony itself.
Our talented musicians recently delighted family, friends and teachers with a range of seasonal concerts. Our Secondary School recital saw students, including the Jazz Band and High School Singers, perform various Christmas numbers to a full theatre, including ‘Silent Night’, ‘Here comes Santa Claus’ and a very jazzy ‘Jingle Bells’. Wearing festive costumes for an extravaganza of performances, a second concert of ‘Holiday Pops’ saw musicians from across the school don reindeer antlers, elf hats and tinsel!
These two fantastic events are always a highlight of our festive calendar. Our students performed brilliantly and we hope the audiences enjoyed the recitals, as well as our festive efforts!
DUCK week at Lower School!
The multi-group recital included jolly renditions from the Lower School and Middle School choirs, the Gong Gang, Marimbas, Ukestra, and the Jazz Couriers. Our wonderful Lower School students were recently visited by three charity representatives after they raised over £1,500 for charitable causes. As part of their annual DUCK week (Developing, Understanding, Caring and Kindness), each year group decided on a different fundraising method, organising activities from discos and games, to face painting and volunteering.
SPARKS, a children’s medical research charity; and the Donald Sutherland Wildlife Foundation as their chosen charities. Following the students’ fundraising, representatives from each charity attended a specially planned assembly to talk about their charities and how the funds raised would help support their causes.