GRAA Level 1 Students Celebrate Graduation and Growing Support for the Arts

From left Mazwe ZDDT GRAA cordinator and trainer posing with Nomasonto, Level 1 graduate and trainers Lesley and Thando.

The GRAA Level 1 students recently marked their graduation in a cheerful ceremony that celebrated their progress and commitment throughout the year.

Dressed neatly and smiling with pride, the students received their certificates before an audience of teachers, parents, and peers.

GRAA has proudly endorsed and formally certified twenty enthusiastic students after they successfully completed the thoroughly planned and skill-building curriculum.

The event featured short performances in dance, poetry, and music from the GRAA, allowing the graduates to demonstrate the skills they had developed and inspire 2025 graduates.

Speeches from facilitators encouraged the students to continue exploring their talents with confidence and discipline, emphasising how creative education builds communication and teamwork skills.

A notable highlight of the event was the strong attendance by parents and guardians, which signalled a growing acceptance of the arts as a possible career path. Many expressed pride in seeing their children perform and acknowledged the hard work behind their achievements.

This support reflects a slow but positive change in attitudes toward creative industries and their role in education and employment. The graduation ended on an optimistic note, with students, families, and staff looking forward to the next stage of learning and artistic development.