Graduation
Assembly
Class of 2017
Opening Prayer
Each day brings new beginnings
Decisions I must make
I am the only one to choose
The road that I will take
I can choose to take the road of life
That leads to great success
Or travel down the darkened road
That leads to great distress
Please open up my eyes, dear Lord
That I might clearly see
Help me stand for what is right
Bring out the best in me
When my teenage years are over
I know that I will see
That life is lived its very best
With you walking next to me.
Amen.
• What is graduation? Graduation is the receiving of a
diploma or the ceremony associated with it, in which
students move on from secondary school to postsecondary
Welcome
Class of 2017
• For some, it marks the beginning of adulthood and a
new phase of their life
• For many, it marks a farewell to HCC and a celebration
marking their ability to meet the expectations set out
by the Ministry of Education
• For all, it should be a proud and exciting day which you
share with your family and friends
• In order to graduate with an OSSD, you must
meet the following criteria:
Who is
eligible?
• Completed 4 English courses, 3 Math
courses, 2 Science courses, History,
Geography, French, Civics and Careers,
Art, Phys Ed, 40 hours community service,
the Literacy requirement (successful
completion of the OSSLT or the OLC4O
course) and a total of 30 credits
Graduation eligibility continued
• If you feel like one of the criterion is missing, please book an appointment
with your guidance counsellor to ensure your eligibility
• Community Service hours must be completed and submitted (with a parental
signature if under 18) by June 1st to the main office
• Opportunities at HCC: Relay for Life, March for Life and Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Hair/ Make-up or Usher), Strathroyale
Cancer Benefit(April 22nd)
Valedictorian
• A valedictorian is an individual selected by their classmates to deliver a
closing or farewell statement at a graduation ceremony.
• At HCC, it is role which is voted upon by the graduating class to represent
their sentiments at the conclusion of the ceremony
VALEDICTORIAN
A student’s name may be brought forward to the school’s administration for nomination
review by his or her peers, for the privilege of acting as the Valedictorian for the graduating
class of 2017, if the following criteria are met:
Criteria
A Student must:
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Celebrate the fact that he or she is a student who fulfills the Catholic Graduate
Expectations
Exhibit a high level of responsibility in terms of attendance (under 6 non-school
related absences), academic excellence and an impeccable record of behavior.
Show evidence of contributing to the life of the school in a positive manner.
Earn the respect of his or her peers in regard to work ethic, organization, and selfmotivation.
Act as a mature, young adult, respective of the faith essence of the school.
Agree to be mentored by a designated teacher in regard to the composition, rehearsal
and delivery of a speech of approximately 10 minutes in duration.
Be willing to have a copy of the speech included in the yearbook.
Be assured of graduating in June of the current academic year.
Be endorsed by the school administration as a candidate in good standing.
Qualification
The role of Valedictorian is a coveted role. It is one of genuine honor and profound respect.
When a student is nominated by a peer (in light of the criteria listed above), the nominee can
be assured that the entire school community holds him or her in the highest regard. In light
of this, once the nominees’ names have been made public, it is imperative that the graduating
class be included in the selection process. To ensure the eminence associated with the
Valedictorian role, all potential candidates will first be reviewed by both the Graduation
Committee and/or Administration of the school prior to allowing those names to stand for
nomination.
Nomination Process
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Extra nomination forms can be obtained from Ms. Zebregts in the Guidance Office.
Complete your nomination form with your choice of candidate, and submit the form
to Ms. Zebregts by noon April 21st, 2017.
Complete all of the sections of the nomination form.
Late or incomplete forms will not be considered.
Once reviewed by the Graduation Committee and the school’s Administration, the
candidate names will be posted.
Graduating students will be invited to vote during the Prom Breakfast on May 17,
2017.
Any appeals to this process must be made to the Principal. The decision made by the
Administration Team will be final.
VALEDICTORIAN
NOMINATION FORM
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2017
NOMINEE: ____________________________________________________
NOMINATED BY: _______________________________________________
REASON FOR
NOMINATION:_________________________________________________
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ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE HANDED INTO MS. ZEBREGTS IN THE GUIDANCE
OFFICE
By
12:00 noon on
April 21st, 2017
PLEASE NOTE:
You may only nominate ONE candidate.
Voting will take place during the Prom Breakfast May 17th, 2017
Where/ When is Graduation?
• The graduation ceremony takes place in the HCC Cafetorium
• The ceremony follows Mass on Thursday, June 29th
• Students are asked to convene in the gymnasium at 6:00 to collect their
gown, caps and to line up in processional order
• There are two parts to the Celebration:
• Liturgy, Celebration of the Holy Eucharist
• Grad participation is needed: Readers, Gift Bearers,
How does
Graduation
take place?
sibling Altar servers
• Graduation Ceremony
• Greetings from Community and School Guests
• Presentation of Diplomas to Graduates
• Valedictorian Speech
• Fees and form are to be returned by Friday,
Grad
forms
April 21st to Ms. Zebregts in guidance office
(late fees will apply if submitted after this
date)
• Tickets
• Gown orders
• This year's grad fee is $75. This money goes
towards your grad gown and stole rental, the cap
and tassel (your keepsake), the printing costs, the
reception, the diploma covers, the grad photo
sitting fee, the proofs and the class composite
• Grad fee is $30 for those not attending the
ceremony to cover grad sitting fees, proofs,
composite and diploma cover
• Fees are due by April 21st. Late fees will apply
after this date
• If you are concerned about the fee deadline,
please speak to Ms. Zebregts in guidance
Costs?
April 21st deadlines for Ms. Zebregts
• forms and fees. These forms will not be
collected by anyone other than Ms. Zebregts!
• valedictorian nomination forms
• Deadline for correct spelling of name
May 17th-pre Prom breakfast
• Graduation invitations are distributed (3 per graduate)
• Name check with Mrs. Pinheiro for diploma
• Voting for valedictorian
Prom Updates
• Ticket purchase deadline
Friday, April 21st
• Cost $60
• Friday, May 26th
• Strathroy Portuguese
Club
June 1st deadlines
• Community service hours form to Mrs. Pinheiro (must be
signed by a parent if under 18 and must meet guidelines
on reverse of form)
• Academic Awards and scholarship application to Ms.
McNally (application must be submitted electronically,
teacher references must be submitted in hard copy)
Academic Awards Application
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This year, the awards application will be submitted electronically
Application is found on HCC website, under Guidance
Teacher reference forms are required and can be found in guidance
Teacher reference forms can be submitted by the teacher or the student to
Ms. McNally
• Deadline is June 1st
Award/
Scholarship
Parish Awards
Libro Credit Union
Scholarship
McCarthy’s
Scholarship
Cuddy Farms
Limited
CUPE award
Keepers
Scholarship
Rotary Award
Strathroy Caradoc
Police Association
Citizenship Award
Pat Brown
Memorial Award
(sponsored by All
Saints CWL)
Knights of
Columbus Bursary
John Henry Award
Delaware Lions
Award
Description
Awarded to a student from each of the feeder parishes
who best exemplifies living his or her faith in both the
school and church settings.
(All Saints, St. Charles, Sacred Heart-Delaware, Sacred
Heart- Parkhill)
To reward a graduate for strong community involvement
and high academic achievement.
Awarded to a student who has made a significant
contribution to the quality of student life and whose
character and accomplishments exemplify the mission of
the school.
Awarded to a graduating student who attained the
highest mark in SBI 4U.
Awarded to Business/ Technology students who best
exemplify the personal and academic qualities desirable
in the professional community.
A student who best exemplifies community spirit in his or
her extra-curricular activities as well as in school.
Awarded to a graduating student who shows the greatest
interest in world or community service
Awarded to a graduate student in a post-secondary
institution that demonstrated school spirit and community
involvement.
Awarded to a graduating student enrolled in postsecondary institution who is pursuing a nursing career and
who demonstrates on or more of the following:
Recognizes the human dignity of all people, leadership
skills, exemplifies the Christian ideal.
Give to a male graduating student who has
demonstrated the following qualities: strong leadership,
strong contributor to the community, kindness and
generosity towards the greater good as taught by Jesus in
the bible. Must include a recommendation from a
teacher who has known student for 2 or more years and a
formal written component where the student explains how
they have shown these qualities.
Awarded to a student who demonstrates good character
traits, leadership skills, has an acceptable academic
record and is involved in the Delaware community.
Overall, the successful candidate will be an exemplary
student and reside in the Delaware area.
June 15th deadline
• Final school Mass
• All graduands are recognized at this mass by the school community
• Following Mass, a rehearsal of Graduation procession and procedures takes
place
• This date is mandatory so that we can assess our seating arrangements
June 29th- Graduation!
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Arrive in appropriate dress at HCC by 6:00
Gather in gymnasium
Collect gown, stole, caps
Line up in procession
Proceed into Cafetorium for 7:00 Mass
Graduation ceremony follows Mass
Reception follows ceremony