COCC Academy held its annual celebration marking the conclusion of its Summer School 2024 activities. This year’s event was the third consecutive successful session of the Summer School program, following the achievements of 2022 and 2023.
The Summer School 2024, themed “Heroes,” concluded with a ceremony on Monday, September 2, 2024. The event was hosted under the patronage of His Grace Anba Ermia, General Bishop and head of the Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center, and was attended by Ms. Mary Raouf, General Sami, Dr. Janet Fouad, Director of the Academy, as well as families and relatives of the participating children.
The celebration began with the national anthem and featured a variety of performances, including choirs, hymns, plays, contests, and other diverse segments.
Children presented hymns in several languages, including Arabic, English, Coptic, and sign language.
The program also included performances of church hymns, science and discovery segments, and displays of what the children learned during their Summer School experience.
Additionally, the children performed plays about biblical heroes, such as Esther and Ruth, based on their summer studies.
The event concluded with various activities and contests.
At the end of the celebration, H.G. Anba Ermia thanked the children, their families, the staff, and everyone involved in the academy for their efforts. He encouraged the children to maintain and build upon what they have learned, affirming their role as the future of the church and community.
The ceremony was hosted by Michael Mansour, Ms. Mariam Magdy, and Ms. Marvel Nicole.
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