Grad 2017

Your moment in the spotlight!

What you need to know

The Graduation Ceremony

June 21, 2017

Chandos Pattison Auditorium

10238 – 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 13th – from Mr. Donkers

Grad fee must have been paid first

Print your name inside your mortar board (you get to keep it after the ceremony)

Gowns left over on June 21st at 11:30 am?

-- We’ll assume you are NOT walking across the stage

-- 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

-- 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)

Gown Return

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

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

Marshalling

6:00 p.m. -- begin marshalling in Courtyard (rain? – will marshall inside Jeremy James Room – backstage)

line up in alpha order in courtyard

East side -- Abe to Lynch

West side -- MacCarthy to Zhu

Letter Leaders will be given signs

Marshalling

M to Z on A A to L on

West Side East Side

Decorum

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

-- NO woot woot-ing, air horns, whistling, cheering, etc.

NO food or drinks on stage

there is a bathroom backstage for discreet exits

Please remain quiet as everyone’s bios are read

Suggested Attire

Business Casual = stylish dress or skirt (not too short) & blouse

Business Casual = dress pants, shirt & tie

Shoes = stylish but comfortable (you stand from 6:00 –6:45 AND you walk up & down stairs)

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

Program

Processional (your entrance)

O Canada

Mr. Moorthy’s Welcome and Address

Greetings to Graduates:

School Board Trustee

School District Senior Management

Grad of the Year Nominees

Introduction of Valedictorian and Valedictorian Address

Presentation of Grad Gift

Presentation of the Grad Class of 2017 (that’s YOU)

Grad Hat Toss

Recessional (your exit) and gown return

Presentation of Grad Folders

We’ll direct traffic and tell you when, where and how to walk

tassel is on the RIGHT side of mortar board

your Bio is read as you cross the stage / Grad Photo is on big screen

surprise for Mr. Moorthy, then shake his hand

after handshake, Mr. Moorthy will flip tassel from RIGHT to LEFT

shake RIGHT hand of platform party

receive rose & diploma holder, then transfer to left hand

continue to walk & shake hands

Exiting of Stage

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 back up the stairs stage left

follow directions to backstage for portrait

follow directions to return to your seat

Recessional

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

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

doors open at 6:00 p.m. – general seating

doors close at 6:45 for Processional

late guests will wait until YOU are on stage

Please stay for the entire ceremony! (approximately 2.5 hours)

NO SMOKING on school grounds & NO FOOD in facility

Dinner / Dance (Prom)

Newlands Golf and Country Club

21025 – 48 Avenue

Langley

Dinner / Dance (Prom)

Students are responsible for arranging their own ride to Prom

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for Grads

There will be a security check of all grads and guests before they enter the facility

Parents attending the Dinner / Dance

Dinner guests arrive by 6:00 p.m.

Dessert guests arrive by 7:30 p.m.

Dry Grad

There will be a room at Prom to store your clothes / bags / etc.

You CANNOT go to your car to get stuff

Buses will transport you from Newlands to George Preston Arena

You will NOT be allowed to leave early

Make sure that you have arranged for a ride home at 4:00 a.m. from George Preston Arena

For those NOT attending Dry Grad, you need to arrange your own ride home from Prom – pickup by midnight

The school is closed

Grad Walk

Wednesday, June 21st

Grad Pancake Breakfast and Grad Walk for our Grade 12 students.

Grad Walk

Return to their former elementary schools, dressed in their grad gowns and caps, to walk through the hallways lined with current elementary school students and teachers.

North Otter

Peterson Road

Coghlan Fundamental

Wix Brown

Fort Langley

Grad Walk

Grads who did not attend our catchment schools, including our international students, are encouraged to visit one of Poppy’s catchment schools along with the rest of their grad class.

Shape of the Day

8:00 – 8:45 am Grad Pancake Breakfast

8:45 – 9:15 am Gowns and Organize by Elementary School

9:20 – 9:35 am Grad Walk through DWP

9:35 – 9:45 am Load buses

10:00 – 11:30 am Leave for Elementary Schools

11:30 am Return to DWP

All graduating grade 12 students participating in the Grad Walk must bring their grad gowns and caps with them to school on the morning of June 21st.

LSS Grad Walk 2016

Grad of the Year

Two students (one male, one female) are chosen by the Grad Class as best representing the DW Poppy Class of 2017

One of the most prestigious honours given to our graduates

Grad of the Year Criteria

Strong Academics (though not necessarily an “A”)

Active Involvement in the School / Community

Good Citizenship in the School / Community

Positive, friendly and inclusive towards peers and staff

Well-liked and recognized as a role model by peers and staff

Consistently demonstrates school spirit

Overall positive contribution to DW Poppy

Grad of the Year Voting

Round 1 (today) – use the grad list provided to select up to 6 males and 6 females who you feel meet these criteria

These results will be tallied and a short list of 6 males and 6 females will be created

Round 2 (next week) – you will select your Top 3 from each list

selection of the candidates and winners will be reviewed by DWP staff

All the candidates will be recognized at Convocation

The winners will be announced at Prom Dinner / Dance