What many of you don't know is that those trees were not just planted to enhance the school. They are a thank you and a reminder that we are always growing. They were planted for Sifu Brinker to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of his school. Thirty years. That's how long it's been around. It didn't always look the same but like those trees it's grown from his leadership into what we see now, bearing the fruit of his labour and looking to only get stronger with every passing year.
Okay, thats enough with the metaphors. Thank you Sifu Brinker. It's been your leadership and guidance that has shaped the school and many of us into what you see today. Your knowledge and experience is invaluable, your sincerity and compassion compels us to better ourselves and your willingness to invest yourself in us is deeply, deeply appreciated.
Thank you.
Here's to the next thirty years.
