Closing Ceremony
for Caritas Magdalene School
18 August 2007

Dinner

Charlie with former pupils Many former pupils arrived early and began renewing friendships with their old classmates. Most are still in Hong Kong although some have emigrated or are studying abroad.
Administration from Caritas and the school The Canossian Sisters turned over the administration of the school to Caritas, the international Catholic aid agency, seven or eight years ago. Here the directors from Caritas and the school pose for a picture.
A mini class reunion The graduating classes from CMS were small and this evening provided an opportunity for mini reunions.
Siu Mak and her husband Edmond and Fr. Dittmeier Siu Mak was one of the hard-working organizers of the closing celebrations. Because of her work, she missed the dinner on Thursday night. Her husband Edmond joined her for the dinner.
Part of the CMS faculty Many faithful, dedicated people served at CMS during its thirty-three year history. Here some of them gather for a photo.
Some of the very early students 30 years ago This was a photo of some of the very early deaf students at CMS with Sr. Theresa Chien who had founded the school and was principal at that time.
Fr. Dittmeier and a former student Fr. Charlie Dittmeier with Lily, one of many delightful former students who have also become good friends.
A teacher telliing the daughter about her parents One of the teachers telling her former students' daughter about her experiences teaching her parents.
Recruiting for the alumni association Ho Wai Mei (r), one of the early graduates of CMS, is now president of the alumni association and set up a table to invite all the students to join and participate.


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