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Page 1: Graduation Bulletin 2018 - cssd.ab.ca · Graduation Bulletin ... Successful candidates will be notified by Mrs. Ball and must then prepare a valedictorian speech which they will present

Graduation Bulletin 2018

Bishop McNally High School will be celebrating our twenty-third Grade 12 Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, May 25, 2018, Stampede Corral at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede grounds. The following information will help you when planning for upcoming events:

Graduation Mass: 9:00 am (please arrive at 8:30 am) Graduation Ceremonies: 10:30 am Graduation List: Students must be on the Final Graduation List in order to participate in the Graduation Mass and Graduation Ceremony on May 25, 2018. Three Graduation Lists will be posted at Student Services, the first will be on February 23rd, the second will be on April 19th, and the final list will be posted May 11th. It is the student’s responsibility to continually check each posting date to ensure their name appears and is spelled correctly on the Graduation List. Parents note: if your child does not meet the requirements for the Graduation List, they have until May 17th to file an appeal. Graduation Fees: $45.00 This fee covers the rental of the Corral, purchase of graduation gowns, graduate portfolios, programs, printing and postage. Grade 12 Retreat Fees: $35.00 This fee covered the retreat on November 16th. Please ensure this fee is paid as event has already occurred. These fees will be collected at the Business Office and online at www.cssd.ab.ca/bishopmcnally from February 21 to March 29, 2018. Payment will be accepted as cash, debit or credit card. Banquet Fees: $96.00/person with a 6 ticket limit per student, can be purchased online only from March 21st – May 23rd, at www.cssd.ab.ca/bishopmcnally through the online fee payment option. Tickets are available only to those who have paid their school fees. Payment of school fees can be arranged through the Business Office. Graduation Portraits by LifeTouch: To book your Graduation Portrait Sitting please visit the LifeTouch website at www.lifetouch.ca/southernalberta. The booking site opens on March 9th. Graduation Portrait Sittings are from April 9 – 20, 2018. The Sitting Fee is $40.00, payable by cash, cheque, debit or credit card at time of sitting. There is no charge for Yearbook only photos. Digital proofs will be emailed to graduates and hard copies will be mailed. All packages ordered will be shipped directly to graduates. Direct any questions to LifeTouch at 403-255-5440. Valedictorian: Graduating students interested in presenting themselves for Class Valedictorian must complete an application form available online at www.cssd.ab.ca/bishopmcnally. The application form must be returned to Mrs. Ball, at [email protected], by Friday, February 23rd at 2:00 pm with all required attachments. Successful candidates will be notified by Mrs. Ball and must then prepare a valedictorian speech which they will present to grad committee members at a specified time.

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Graduation Gowns: will be distributed during TA the week before Graduation, May 15th and May17th only. Graduates are responsible for the transportation of their gowns to and from the Stampede Corral. Graduation Mass and Graduation Ceremonies: will be held on Friday, May 25th, at the Corral on the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede grounds. Parking at the Corral costs $15.00 per vehicle. The Graduation Mass begins promptly at 9:00 am graduating students are required to arrive by 8:30 am wearing grad gowns. Our Liturgical theme is "I Believe and I Trust in God”. The Graduation Ceremony will begin after a brief 10 minute intermission to set up the stage. Please Note – students will receive their Graduation Certificate during TA on June 5th or 7th. The Graduation Ceremony is a very special occasion, worthy of the respect it demands, which includes not whistling or yelling while the graduates’ names are being read. We ask all guests to be respectful of all of the graduates; therefore, do not bring NOISE MAKERS to the Stampede Corral. It is very important that guests remain for the duration of the ceremony. Anyone disrespecting these ceremonies or causing noisy disturbances will be escorted out of the Corral. Photos during the Ceremony: Please note that guests will not have access to the graduating class and will remain seated in the grand stands at all times during the graduation events. A professional photographer will be set up at the stage area taking photos of each student as they receive their diploma. These photos will be available for pick up at the main office in June. Guests are not permitted to interrupt the ceremony by entering the main floor area to take pictures. If friends and family wish to take pictures, they are asked to do so from their seats. Dress Code for the Graduation Mass and Graduation Ceremony: Students are to be dressed in an appropriate manner. Shorts and sandals are not permitted. Ladies: a regular length dress, dress pants, or skirt and blouse should be worn under the grad gown. Long dresses are not appropriate at the exercises, as this is an academic occasion. Dress shoes should have comfortable heels for walking across the stage. Gentlemen: Dress pants plus a shirt, tie, and dress shoes are appropriate. It is suggested that you leave your jacket with family or friends before putting on your gown, as it will be very warm. Students will not be permitted to take purses, hats, cameras, cell phones, I-pods or other items into the ceremony. Please leave these items with family or friends to avoid having to leave them behind in the concourse. Grad Banquet and Dance 2018: will take place on Friday, June 8, 2018, at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede grounds, BMO Palomino Ballroom from 6:00 pm – 12:00 am The

cost of tickets is $96.00/person. Grads require a ticket for themselves and may purchase up to 6 tickets. Should a family require more tickets than the allotted 6 please contact Mrs. Bailey. Tickets for grad banquet are only available to those who do not owe school fees.

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Please note: the venue has a maximum capacity of 600 guests, therefore tickets will be sold first come first served until the event is sold out. This cost includes: the rental of BMO Palomino Ballroom, decorations, meal, DJ as well as GST.

Tickets can only be purchased online from March 21st – May 23rd, from the Bishop McNally website through the online fee payment option. Bishop McNally cannot sell tickets after May 23rd as final numbers must be submitted to the venue in advance. You are encouraged to carpool or use the designated drop off area in front of the BMO center, since the Stampede Park has a $15.00 parking fee per vehicle. Tickets will not be sold at the door and those without tickets will not be admitted. All tickets are pre-sold and seating arrangements for the banquet are pre-arranged at the time of purchase. No discounts will be made regarding any specific age group. No refunds, or changes of seat selection can be made. Once students, parents and guests have entered the banquet hall they are required to remain inside. No alcohol or smoking is permitted inside the venue. Anyone arriving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be refused entry. All bags (including adults) will be checked by security upon entry.

Please direct banquet ticket inquires to Mrs. Basia Bailey ([email protected])

Graduation Updates: Please visit www.cssd.ab.ca/bishopmcnally for all graduation updates as they will be posted on the main page of the school's website.