Seeing the hood's broad band of red across the front of Tom's academic robes has me wondering - what is the colour of his degree's academic hood?
Did you know that the graduate robe of St Andrew's university up in Scotland is bright red?
All of the teachers at my secondary school here in NZ graduated from universities who had a black academic robe. However, those with qualifications from outside NZ wore wonderfully coloured academic hoods. We only got to see all this glory on our teachers at the annual end of year prize ceremony.
I wish young Tom all the very best! Oh to be starting on that journey again. (Or would I? No, I'm quite happy with now!) Handsome lad, must be in the genes! :¬)
Kim: not to worry. With someone like you I take it as read. I don't know how you manage to do all you do - AND persistently beat me at Scrabble!! But I'm getting better.
After days and days of not reading blogs, I come here to find wonderful news. Please tell Tom I wish him all the best, and I hope his success influences many more young people to do well too x x
Looking fashionably biblical.
With his little sister
With proud Dad.
Congratulations to Tom! Where is he headed now?
ReplyDeleteGranny Annie: he starts this very day working with a large fashion firm where he did his work experience last year.
ReplyDeleteWell done Tom!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Tom!!
ReplyDeleteWhat he's working at Primark! :D :D. Sorry couldn't resist.
Joey: cheeky! D-------s but it's more in the science of what sells rather than behind the counter.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations !
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you all had a beautiful sunny day to celebrate.
cheers, parsnip
My Heartiest Congratulations to Tom...! (And to you, too, my dear Pat...)
ReplyDeleteNaomi: thank you:)
ReplyDeleteParsnip: alas I wasn't there.
Wow - what a fantastic day for your son - and for you! Great looking kids you have there!
ReplyDeleteJohn: thank you.xox
ReplyDeleteALW: they really are nice - I miss them.
congratulations to all! ;)
ReplyDeleteGypsy: thank you:)
ReplyDeleteWell done Tom, congratulations on this wonderful achievement. You have a very happy and proud family supporting and loving you.
ReplyDeleteMickle: thank you on behalf of Tom:)
ReplyDeleteI think M&S could do with Tom's help then, after I've read how they are struggling at the moment.
ReplyDeleteJoey: They'll just have to struggle on wthout him:)
ReplyDeleteHANDSOME family!!
ReplyDeleteJudy: it takes one to know one:)
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting time of life! All the best to Tom (and yes, a handsome family indeed!)
ReplyDeletePearl
Pearl: thank you:)
ReplyDeleteSeeing the hood's broad band of red across the front of Tom's academic robes has me wondering - what is the colour of his degree's academic hood?
ReplyDeleteDid you know that the graduate robe of St Andrew's university up in Scotland is bright red?
All of the teachers at my secondary school here in NZ graduated from universities who had a black academic robe. However, those with qualifications from outside NZ wore wonderfully coloured academic hoods. We only got to see all this glory on our teachers at the annual end of year prize ceremony.
Mickle : as far as I can ascertain from his father it is just plain black.
ReplyDeleteBless - graduation, a new job and worldwide fame on t'internet!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the boy!
Macy: sadly I don't think he reads Gran's blog.
ReplyDeleteI wish young Tom all the very best! Oh to be starting on that journey again. (Or would I? No, I'm quite happy with now!) Handsome lad, must be in the genes! :¬)
ReplyDeletexxx
Map: thank you. I never think of him as handsome. He's just great to have around.
ReplyDeleteI really could have sworn I left my congratulations here a couple of days ago. My apologies - it appears I didn't. Please accept them belatedly
ReplyDeleteKim: not to worry. With someone like you I take it as read. I don't know how you manage to do all you do - AND persistently beat me at Scrabble!!
ReplyDeleteBut I'm getting better.
After days and days of not reading blogs, I come here to find wonderful news. Please tell Tom I wish him all the best, and I hope his success influences many more young people to do well too x x
ReplyDeleteMarjolein: thank you:)
ReplyDeleteGG: I'll pass it on to Tom. Thank you:)