My Graduation Planner: An Academic Year Planner for High School Seniors On the Road to Graduation

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Both the speech from the institution’s representative and the student representative are central and will not go unnoticed. The most important tip for a successful graduation speech is to practice! Reread the text to remove any superfluous material, look for new ideas and practice to get the rhythm and emotion spot on. In either case, make sure that the venue is accessible to people with restricted mobility, that it has good lighting and sound, that it is the right size for the expected audience and that it is easily accessible both by public and private means of transportation. d) Budgeting There is also a graduation candy bar wrapper included in this graduation party planner. You can get them here if you would like mini graduation candy wrappers or a 7 oz giant-sized Hershey candy bar wrapper, or another 1.55 oz graduation candy bar wrapper. The next step is to send out the invitations for the graduation ceremony. These days, it’s common to send out digital invitations, but regardless of your choice, you can get inspiration by searching the Internet for graduation ceremony invitation templates. Gather the best ideas and adapt them to fit your identity.

This basic element of event planning is often feared as a burden, but it is the budget that will allow you to prioritise the various expenses and to make informed decisions. 2. Send invitations for the graduation ceremony The average person assigned to be this year’s Graduation Coordinator is equipped poorly for the grueling series of tasks ahead. What every Graduation Coordinator needs, and rarely receive, is a step by step planning handbook. This article is all about that guide. Like any other event a graduation ceremony needs to be well planned, detailed and coordinated. The first step is therefore to define the project and thus establish the structure within which you will organise it. a) Identify the organising team Shutterfly offers a great range of graduation party supplies that can fit any party theme. Customize graduation party decorations with us in your grad’s school colors to celebrate their big day in style. If you pay attention to all the topics covered and the advice given, graduating students will enjoy the most important, and last, of their student events.With or without a gown, the attire must be appropriate. Choose formal and simple clothing, and don’t forget to remind your guests about the dress code of the event when you send out the invitations. The graduation party lends itself more to a relaxed atmosphere, with music, dancing and entertainment. It can be a more or less independent event, which is often organised by the student office. Celebration Photo Boards: Design a celebration photo board with grad photos and your most cherished school memories to let your friends, family members, and loved ones see how far you’ve come.

Visit our resource on graduation announcement etiquette for help crafting the perfect graduation announcement. After all, these announcements often become forever keepsakes. Don’t forget to write a congratulations card to go along with your gift. For help on what to say, look to our resource on graduation messages and wishes . Graduation ceremonies usually take place a few weeks after the end of exams. Set the date as early as possible to ensure the availability of students and their guests, as well as any speakers and contractors you wish to involve. Photos and video: If your budget can accommodate it, hire a professional photographer and videographer. In addition, it is a good idea to create a hashtag so that anyone taking photos or videos can share them on social media using it. This creates a sense of unity and helps to bring the shots together. Photocalls or adding a photo booth are nice touches. Sometimes an external speaker is invited to give a graduation speech. This may be a public figure, someone from the graduates’ field of study or an inspirational leader. There are some classic speeches of this type that can serve as inspiration or even just to get you in the right frame of mind for delivery! An iconic example of this type of graduation speech is the one by British writer Neil Gaiman, called “Make good art”.To properly manage capacity and material needs, which we will discuss shortly, it is important to have an idea of the final number of expected attendees. The easiest way to do this is to send a link where guests register to confirm their participation. Ideally, each student should be responsible for confirming their and their guests’ presence.

Even if your school year just started, remember how fast it’s going to end. Prepare now to rest easy later. Within this structure other elements can be added. The idea is to create a narrative that holds the attention of the participants and makes the event memorable. This can be done by using a master of ceremony to lead the event and even an external speaker to give an inspirational speech to put the icing on the graduation cake.

Some milestones in life deserve a special celebration, and graduation is definitely one of them. It marks the end of a period of study and the beginning of new horizons, an important transition for students.