Grad 2016 Your moment in the spotlight! What you need to know

The Graduation Ceremony June 22, 2016 Chandos Pattison Auditorium – 168 St., Surrey 6:00 pm marshalling (arrive earlier if you want photos with family, friends and staff)

Getting to the Auditorium take the first exit off SFPR

Regalia (your gown and stuff) Pick up your gown, stole, cap and tassel in advance – beginning June 15 th – from Mrs. Mallinson Pick up your gown, stole, cap and tassel in advance – beginning June 15 th – from Mrs. Mallinson Grad fee must have been paid first Grad fee must have been paid first Print your name inside your mortar board (you get to keep it after the ceremony) Print your name inside your mortar board (you get to keep it after the ceremony) Gowns left over on June 22 nd at 11:30 am? Gowns left over on June 22 nd at 11:30 am? -- We’ll assume you are NOT walking across the stage -- We’ll assume you are NOT walking across the stage -- We will NOT be bringing it to the auditorium for you -- We will NOT be bringing it to the auditorium for you

Cap and Gown Photos Take your family & friend photos BEFORE the ceremony -- you have around 1 week to do so Take your family & friend photos BEFORE the ceremony -- you have around 1 week to do so -- arrive early to take photos with your friends -- arrive early to take photos with your friends You will NOT have time to do so AFTER the ceremony (the gowns must be returned immediately after) You will NOT have time to do so AFTER the ceremony (the gowns must be returned immediately after)

Gown Return Gowns and stoles are collected IMMEDIATELY following ceremony Gowns and stoles are collected IMMEDIATELY following ceremony During the Recessional you will be marshalled back into the Jeremy James Room to return your gown During the Recessional you will be marshalled back into the Jeremy James Room to return your gown You MAY NOT leave with your gown after the ceremony You MAY NOT leave with your gown after the ceremony We need to ship them back the next morning and are charged for missing gowns We need to ship them back the next morning and are charged for missing gowns

Marshalling 6:00 p.m. -- begin marshalling in Courtyard (rain? – will marshall inside Jeremy James Room – backstage) 6:00 p.m. -- begin marshalling in Courtyard (rain? – will marshall inside Jeremy James Room – backstage) line up in alpha order in courtyard line up in alpha order in courtyard East side -- Anderson to Lee East side -- Anderson to Lee West side -- Li to Zhao West side -- Li to Zhao Letter Leaders will be given signs Letter Leaders will be given signs

Marshalling LI to Z onA to LEE on West SideEast Side

Decorum The audience is watching YOU – sit up straight, smile, no gum, no texting / games, no iPods -- no exceptions! The audience is watching YOU – sit up straight, smile, no gum, no texting / games, no iPods -- no exceptions! this is a very formal ceremony & important event this is a very formal ceremony & important event -- NO woot woot-ing, air horns, whistling, cheering, etc. -- NO woot woot-ing, air horns, whistling, cheering, etc. NO food or drinks on stage NO food or drinks on stage there is a bathroom backstage for discreet exits there is a bathroom backstage for discreet exits Please remain quiet as everyone’s bios are read Please remain quiet as everyone’s bios are read

Suggested Attire Business Casual = stylish dress or skirt (not too short) & blouse Business Casual = stylish dress or skirt (not too short) & blouse Business Casual = dress pants, shirt & tie Business Casual = dress pants, shirt & tie Shoes = stylish but comfortable (you stand from 6:00 – 6:45 AND you walk up & down stairs) Shoes = stylish but comfortable (you stand from 6:00 – 6:45 AND you walk up & down stairs) Shoes = NO Flip-flops or runners! Shoes = NO Flip-flops or runners! Remember – you are returning your gown immediately after the ceremony so what you are wearing under the gown is what you’re wearing home Remember – you are returning your gown immediately after the ceremony so what you are wearing under the gown is what you’re wearing home

Program Processional (your entrance) Processional (your entrance) O Canada O Canada Mr. Moorthy’s Welcome and Address Mr. Moorthy’s Welcome and Address Greetings to Graduates: Greetings to Graduates: School Board Trustee School District Senior Management Grad of the Year Nominees Grad of the Year Nominees Introduction of Valedictorian and Valedictorian Address Introduction of Valedictorian and Valedictorian Address Presentation of Grad Gift Presentation of Grad Gift Presentation of the Grad Class of 2016 (that’s YOU) Presentation of the Grad Class of 2016 (that’s YOU) Grad Hat Toss Grad Hat Toss Recessional (your exit) and gown return Recessional (your exit) and gown return

Presentation of Grad Folders We’ll direct traffic and tell you when, where and how to walk We’ll direct traffic and tell you when, where and how to walk tassel is on the RIGHT side of mortar board tassel is on the RIGHT side of mortar board your Bio is read as you cross the stage / Grad Photo is on big screen your Bio is read as you cross the stage / Grad Photo is on big screen surprise for Mr. Moorthy, then shake his hand surprise for Mr. Moorthy, then shake his hand after handshake, Mr. Moorthy will flip tassel from RIGHT to LEFT after handshake, Mr. Moorthy will flip tassel from RIGHT to LEFT shake RIGHT hand of platform party shake RIGHT hand of platform party receive rose & diploma holder, then transfer to left hand receive rose & diploma holder, then transfer to left hand continue to walk & shake hands continue to walk & shake hands

Exiting of Stage pause at top of stairs for parent photo pause at top of stairs for parent photo walk down the stairs stage right and cross back in front of stage in a big loop walk down the stairs stage right and cross back in front of stage in a big loop walk back up the stairs stage left walk back up the stairs stage left follow directions to backstage for portrait follow directions to backstage for portrait follow directions to return to your seat follow directions to return to your seat

Recessional audience remains seated while YOU leave the stage audience remains seated while YOU leave the stage staff will lead grads down aisles of theatre, into auditorium and back to Jeremy James Room for gown collection staff will lead grads down aisles of theatre, into auditorium and back to Jeremy James Room for gown collection NO time for photos in gowns after ceremony – do that BEFORE the ceremony NO time for photos in gowns after ceremony – do that BEFORE the ceremony

Convocation Guests Guests with mobility issues can be dropped off at the front door Guests with mobility issues can be dropped off at the front door doors open at 6:00 p.m. – general seating doors open at 6:00 p.m. – general seating doors close at 6:45 for Processional doors close at 6:45 for Processional late guests will wait until YOU are on stage late guests will wait until YOU are on stage Please stay for the entire ceremony! (approximately 2.5 hours) Please stay for the entire ceremony! (approximately 2.5 hours) NO SMOKING on school grounds & NO FOOD in facility NO SMOKING on school grounds & NO FOOD in facility

Dinner / Dance (Prom) Ramada Plaza Abbotsford (now called Quality Hotel and Conference Centre) North Parallel Road, Abbotsford Whatcom Road, Exit #95 (Next to Castle Fun Park)

Dinner / Dance (Prom) Students and their guests must be at the school by 4:00 p.m. There will be a security check before you board the buses Bus lists will be posted by June 10 th – please check and confirm Parents attending the Dinner / Dance Dinner guests arrive by 6:00 p.m. Dinner guests arrive by 6:00 p.m. Dessert guests arrive by 7:30 p.m. Dessert guests arrive by 7:30 p.m.

Dry Grad Tickets on sale until June 10 th – see Mrs. Yakabuski (or Megan) (This is put on by a parent committee, not teachers) There will be rooms at Dry Grad to change your clothes and to store your bags / prom wear Buses will transport you back to Poppy by 4:00 a.m. Make sure that you have arranged for parent pick-up at 4:00 a.m. NO taxis! The school is closed