Graduation

• Graduation is on the evening of Monday June 24th, beginning at 7:00pm in the gym at Pearson.
• On the morning of the 24th it is important for the students to be at school for the grad rehearsal. We want them to all to be comfortable with the sequence of events so that there are no “embarrassing moments”. If the girls are wearing high-heeled shoes, they should bring them to the rehearsal to practice on the stairs. The rehearsal usually ends at about 12:15, so please do not schedule hair appointments, etc. prior to this time.
• Traditionally the grade 8's have used the afternoon to prepare for graduation. If they are not going to be at school that afternoon they need a note to be excused, or they must be signed out at the office. For students remaining that afternoon, we will finish the set up for the evening’s activities.
• Students are asked to arrive no later than 6:45pm at the school. Most students arrive between 6:15pm and 6:30pm so that they have an opportunity to take pictures with their friends.
• At 6:50pm they are to gather in Music A to prepare for their entrance to the ceremony.
• The graduation ceremony begins at 7:00pm and lasts for a little over an hour. During this time there will opportunities to take pictures as they receive their diplomas, and at the end for a group photograph after they sing.
• After the grads recess there will be a reception at the back of the gym hosted by the grade 7 parents.
• The Grad party will take place at the Lamplighter Inn on Wellington Street. In the past the students have hired a D.J. and had the event catered. The cost of the party will be about $45.00. We will send home an update closer to the party. Because this event has taken place off school property, a group of parents has supervised this activity. If you are able to help out please contact Mr. Cairns.
• With the assumption that events will be similar to last year, the following is the timing for the rest of the evening.
• The grad ceremony usually ends about 8:05pm, with the reception lasting about a half an hour. Students then depart for the grad party about 8:45pm.
• Students have usually car pooled to the grad party.
• The room rental goes until 12:00 midnight, so the party has usually ended between 11:30pm and 11:45pm.
• With regard to dress for the evening:
  • We encourage the students to dress comfortably for the evening and not to go to great expense. We remind them that this is only a grade 8 graduation and there are more graduations to come in their future. Along the same lines, activities such as limousine rentals are something we have suggested as best left until they are a bit older.