Dear Families,
As the end of the year is quickly approaching, we are getting excited about the celebrations for our graduating students. All students will receive their very own invitation for graduation night. This is theirs to keep, however we have some important additional information for families.
Tuesday 6th December PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE to Wednesday 7 December
End of Year Mass and Farewell to Year 6 Students:
Where: St Pope John Paul II Hall
When: 11.30am
Who: Whole School and Families
What: Mass is celebrated with our Parish Priest, together with the whole school community. We celebrate the achievements of our Graduating Class and the community farewells them calling down God’s blessing. A feature of the End of Year Mass is the Year 6’s singing their song “Holy Ground”.
Dress: Year 6’s must be in full Summer Uniform with their Senior Jumpers.
Thursday 15th December
Graduation Ceremony and Dinner:
Where: St Pope John Paul II Hall
When: 6.00pm to 9.30pm (arrive at 5.30pm)
Who: All family members are invited to attend the ceremony and dance performance before leaving at approximately 6.45pm so the Year 6’s can have dinner and a disco to celebrate as a group.
What: Year 6 students will be presented and receive their Graduation Certificates during the ceremony.
Dinner/Disco: 7.00pm Students and staff will then have dinner. Disco and fun will follow until completion of the night at 9.30pm, when parents will collect their children from the hall.
Dress: Semi Formal
Early Dismissal:
Students in Year 6 will have an optional early dismissal at 12.00pm. This will allow the students and staff time to prepare for the evening Graduation Ceremony and Dinner. Students must be signed out by a registered parent or guardian from the Hall.
Friday 16th December
Graduation Assembly and Farewell:
Where: St Pope John Paul II Hall
When: 9.00am
Who: Whole School and Families
What: The school community, including families and friends gather for the assembly run by the year 6 graduating class filled with nostalgia and entertainment.
Dress: Full Summer Uniform. Students may bring an additional item of uniform that can be signed and kept as memorabilia.
Please feel free to email or ask us if you have any questions regarding graduation. We look forward to celebrating this special time for our graduating students and their families.
Elyshia Blackley, Jodi Giancaspro, Nicholas Bartold, Rodnella Apolloni-Lamas, Elia Papillo, Luke Flanigan
Year 6 Teachers