CELEBRATION 2023
Friday 8 December, 2:00 pm
Celebration is a very special event where the community comes together to celebrate and recognise all our students’ achievements as members of the College.
This event has a student-led focus with presentations of music, drama, dance, visual art, public speaking and sport as a celebration of the year’s activities at the College. It also includes important traditional elements including prize-giving, our final farewell to the Year 12s and the announcement of the 2024 student leaders.
Celebration this year will be on Friday 8 December, commencing at 2.00 pm. This change is due to the internal decisions made by the venue, which resulted in the College being provided with only two options, Friday 8 December or Tuesday 5 December. The earlier date wouldn’t provide enough time for all the preparations and rehearsals to take place, or all awards to be determined and so Friday 8 December was identified as the date. After consideration, it was decided that a Friday mid-afternoon timing, rather than a night event would be better. An evening event at that time of the year has the potential to create many clashes with work functions, Christmas commitments, etc, and with 10 months’ notice, parents will have ample opportunity to consider work rosters and other commitments.
We look forward to welcoming you to Celebration at the Silverdome.
Andy Müller
Principal
Important Information
Please arrive in time to be seated in the Silverdome by 1:45 pm. Formalities will commence at 2:00 pm sharp.
Please arrive in time to be seated in the Silverdome by 1:45 pm. Formalities will commence at 2:00 pm sharp.
Attendance is compulsory for Year 12 students.
The College Yearbook, Leavers Certificate, Valedictory memento and College reference will be presented to each Year 12 student at Celebration.
Rehearsals for Year 12s
In order to ensure the evening runs smoothly, all Year 12 students are asked to attend a rehearsal at the Silverdome (day and time will be advised). Year 12 students can wear casual clothes to the rehearsal.
Students involved in performances at the event will also be required to attend rehearsals and a schedule of times will be provided separately.
Uniform
Students are to wear their summer school uniform, including blazer.
Students are reminded that all aspects of their appearance must adhere to school rules (including jewellery, clean-shaven, hair style and colour).
Attendance is compulsory for Year 11 & 12 students.
Year 9 & 10 students are warmly invited to this special event, but attendance is not compulsory.
Year 7 students who have roles at the event will be seated in an allocated section. Families of these students are welcome to either drop their child and collect at the end of the event (anticipated to be around 5:00 pm), or you are most welcome to stay. Further details will be provided closer to the event.
Students in other year levels are most welcome to attend with their families.
All students must arrive in time to be seated in the Silverdome by 1:45 pm. Formalities will commence at 2:00 pm sharp.
Students involved in performances will also be required to attend rehearsals and a schedule of times will be provided separately.
Uniform
Students are to wear their summer school uniform, including blazer.
All students are reminded that all aspects of their appearance must adhere to school rules (including jewellery, clean-shaven hair style and colour).
Transport for students to the Silverdome
We are working through logistics of student movement from school to the Silverdome and will update this page as decisions are made and will communicate to all involved closer to the event.
All Board Directors, led by Chairperson of the Board, David Finnigan and Principal, Andy Müller will enter the event as part of the processional, following Scotch Oakburn staff.
A seating allocation plan will be available on the evening to assist with identifying where your seat is located.
On arrival please make yourself known to staff at the entrance of the Silverdome. As an invited guest you will be directed to your seat location.
Arrival
Academic staff should aim to be at the Silverdome by 1:30 pm. A space will be made available for use prior to the academic staff processional.
Some staff with responsibilities will need to arrive earlier than this.
Attendance is a requirement for all academic staff.
All non-teaching staff should aim to be seated by 1:45 pm.
Academic gowns
All academic staff are required to wear academic gowns.
Seating
Academic staff (Penquite and Elphin teachers) will be seated directly behind our Year 12 Parents/Carers and families.
We warmly invite you to attend. A link will be provided to RSVP closer to the event.
Venue Details
Address
Silverdome
55 Oakden Road
Prospect
Parking
Free parking is available for up to 1,000 cars
Special access
If you require wheelchair access, have difficulty with stairs or require alternate seating please contact the College’s Marketing & Community team on 6336 3368 or community@soc.tas.edu.au.
