New Zealand schoolboy with cancer gives rousing valedictory speech

By Michael Koziol
Updated November 21 2015 - 10:08am, first published November 9 2015 - 3:41pm
Jake Bailey gave an emotional speech from his wheelchair.
Jake Bailey gave an emotional speech from his wheelchair.
Christchurch Boys' High School head boy Jake Bailey gives an inspirational speech to his peers at the school's prizegiving, He is assisted by principal Nic Hill. Photo: Christchurch Boys' High School
Christchurch Boys' High School head boy Jake Bailey gives an inspirational speech to his peers at the school's prizegiving, He is assisted by principal Nic Hill. Photo: Christchurch Boys' High School

The last days of high school are a sentimental time in the best of circumstances, as friends go their separate ways and childhood peters out into the real world.

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