Newsletter – May, 2013
The purpose of this newsletter is to outline upcoming HJ Cambie Grad 2013 events. In order to ensure that grads have a positive and rewarding experience, it is important to remember that all school rules related to behavioural expectations and consequences will apply. Please review the content of this document with your son or daughter and contact the school if you have questions or require clarification.
VALEDICTORY TICKET DISTRIBUTION
Valedictory tickets will be distributed during lunch hour on Monday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in the rotunda. Tickets will only be made available to those students who have completed their grad write-ups, paid all outstanding school fees, library fines, and Grad 2013 fees. To avoid delays in receiving your tickets, please ensure all school and grad fees are paid prior to May 24, 2013. See Ms. Yip in the main office for account details.
To ease congestion, the Grade 12 student body has been divided into two groups:
Last Name: A – L Monday, May 27, 2013
Last Name: M – Z Tuesday, May 28, 2013
VALEDICTORY
DATE: Friday, June 7, 2013
TIME: 6:15 grads report to the back of the Chan Centre for marshalling
CEREMONY: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
PLACE: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC
PAY PARKING: Ample room in the parkade adjacent to the Chan Centre.
REHEARSAL We will conduct a mandatory Valedictory rehearsal in Gym B on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 during period 2-1 (last block). All students will be briefed on the procedure for the day and will participate in a full rehearsal. Caps and gowns will be distributed at the end of the rehearsal, so it is mandatory that all grads attend. Grads who do not attend this rehearsal may not be permitted to participate on June 7th at the Chan Centre. See Mr. da Silva if you have a conflict.
CEREMONY It is anticipated that the ceremony will last approximately three hours. This formal evening event is a celebration of the culmination of public schooling. All graduates and guests will be expected to remain for the entire program as we acknowledge each and every graduate. As this is a formal occasion, applause is the acceptable form of recognition for grads – no noise makers, please.
DIRECTIONS Directions to the Chan Centre and information on where to park are included below. It is important that you arrive at the Chan Centre early. The Rose Garden beside the Chan Centre is an excellent location for family and group photos. We recommend that you plan to be there no later than 6:00 pm. The Valedictory Ceremony will begin at precisely 7:00 pm. Please allow for traffic congestion on the commute to UBC so that you and your family do not miss out.
DIRECTIONS TO CHAN CENTRE
From Richmond – Navigate yourself to South West Marine Drive in Vancouver
Travel West along South West Marine Drive
Merge onto North West Marine Drive at the foot of 41st Avenue
Travel along North West Marine Drive onto UBC campus
Drive along the scenic perimeter of UBC
Continue past the Anthropology Museum on your left
Enter the Rose Garden Parkade (pay parking) on your right beside the Chan Centre.
CAPS AND GOWNS Cap and gown attire is mandatory for Cambie Graduates. It is customary for students to wear semi-formal or formal attire under the gown. Students will be allowed to keep everything after the ceremony as a memento of the day. Students will be issued their gowns on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 after the Grad Rehearsal in Gym B.
GRAD WRITE-UP Every student will have a brief comment about themselves read as they cross the stage at the Valedictory Ceremony. Due to time limitations, comments are limited in length. Grad valedictory write-ups should have already been submitted.
TICKETS All students who have paid for the Valedictory Ceremony will be issued tickets at lunch on Monday, May 27 or Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
Last Name A – L Ticket Pick Up Monday, May 27
Last Name M – Z Ticket Pick Up Tuesday, May 28
Each student will receive two additional guest tickets as part of the Valedictory package. Up to three (3) extra tickets may be purchased at this time at a cost of $10.00 each. Unsold tickets will be available for purchase (while supplies last) in the main school office beginning at 3:00pm on Thursday, May 30.
ARRIVAL Students will be expected to be at the Chan Centre staging area dressed in their cap and gown no later than 6:15 pm. It will take 30 minutes to organize the order of entrance and to review protocols. The Processional March by the Cambie Grads of 2013 into the Chan Centre will commence promptly at 7:00 pm.
PHOTOGRAPHER Artona Studios photographers will be in attendance at the Valedictory Ceremony. They will be taking a picture of every student as she/he crosses the stage and will present a 5 x 7 picture to every participant at no cost to the families. As well, adjacent to the Chan Centre is the UBC Rose Garden which provides a beautiful location for individual families and/or groups to take their own pictures either before or after the ceremony.
If you have questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. da Silva at Cambie Secondary School [604-668-6430].
DINNER/DANCE
DATE: Thursday, June 27, 2013
Parent Reception and Pictures 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Parents leave
7:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Opening Remarks
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dinner
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Dance
PLACE: Pan Pacific Hotel Oceanview Suites #5 - #8
ATTIRE: Formal
All school rules apply. Security checks will include full bag and pocket searches upon entry. This event is open to Cambie Grads of 2013 only. The cost for this event is $135 and was part of the original invoice for Grade 12 students. For those who have not yet paid but wish to attend, tickets are still available.
The staff of HJ Cambie and the Graduating Class of 2013 invites parents and families of graduating students to join us for a pre-dinner/dance reception in the foyer of the Oceanview Suites at the Pan Pacific Hotel – Vancouver from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. This is an opportunity for you to see your children as they arrive in their formal attire, to take some pictures, and to share a part of this evening with other students and their families. The foyer and promenade at the hotel is a wonderful location for students, groups of students, or families to take pictures prior to the commencement of the dinner/dance. Mark this night on your calendar and be sure to join us in celebrating the HJ Cambie Class of 2013.
SEATING Dinner seating is based on student request. Table selection requests must be given to Mr. da Silva by Monday, June 10. The finalized lists and floor plan will be posted on the window of the Grade 12 study room and the office during the week of June 17th. Please check and remember your assigned table number.
PARKING Pay parking is conveniently located at Canada Place. Numerous other parking options are available a short walk from the Pan Pacific Hotel. Parking expenses after 6:00 pm tend to be more reasonable.
REMINDERS All school rules regarding student behaviour and conduct apply. The Graduation Dinner/Dance is a school event and any student attending the event who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be denied entry and dealt with in accordance to school policy.
ADMISSION This event is for Cambie Grads of 2013 only. There will be no “in and out privileges”. All school rules apply.
** Dinner/Dance tickets will be distributed on June 5th at the mandatory Valedictory rehearsal. **
DRY AFTER GRAD
The After Grad is sponsored and run by the Cambie Parent Advisory Council. This event will take place after the dinner dance on Thursday, June 27th and is open to Cambie grads only. Tickets are on sale for $50. Please contact Ms. Yip in the office to purchase tickets.
Students will be transported by charter bus from the hotel to the event which is hosted at The Fridge drop-in center at 11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond. Students have the opportunity to change out of their formal grad attire if they have previously dropped off clothing at The Fridge during the day. The clothing drop-off will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and we strongly encourage students to take advantage of this option.
The event includes many activities such as laser tag, inflatable obstacle course, temporary tattoo artist, photo booth, poker room, pool tables, video games, stage entertainment, magic show and more. There are also food and prizes all night long. The party finishes with a breakfast and grand prize draws at 4:30 a.m. Students are responsible for their own transportation home. Parents will be called if their child wishes to leave the event, at any time during the night, prior to the breakfast.
This is the tenth year that the PAC has hosted the after grad party and we are looking forward to a great night of making memories for the grads of 2013. There is always room for help if you are available. Parents are encouraged to drop by and assist with the decorating on Wednesday, June 26th beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing into the evening. Help is also needed for the take-down on Friday, June 28th beginning at 5:00 a.m. Also, we still need prize donations (or cash) if you are able to assist in that way.
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