Hello, everyone!

This message is made for the 3rd graders who are graduating this year.

Congratulations!!!

I had the pleasure to teach you for almost three years! I remember when we first met and you all were 1st graders when I started teaching at Utajima Junior High School. It's amazing how much you have grown over the time here.

As you enter high school, enjoy your life and always strive to educate yourself to the world around you. Learn by studying at school. Learn by reading and watching the news. Learn by talking to friends. Learn by making mistakes. The more you learn, the wiser you will become.

Unfortunately, I will be away from Utajima Junior High School for the next few weeks starting tomorrow. However, I will still be around the area. If you see me, feel free to say hello!

Good luck in going into high school and beyond! Hopefully, we will meet again!

- Patrick