Celebration 2025 is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together and honour the incredible achievements of our students. The evening will feature a variety of performances, including music, visual art, public speaking, and our cocurricular activities, highlighting the diverse talents and activities that have flourished throughout the year at our College.
In addition to these performances, we will uphold cherished College traditions such as prize-giving, bidding farewell to our Year 12 students, and the presentation of leadership badges to our 2026 student leaders.
All members of the College community are welcome to attend Celebration. No RSVPs are required except for our Year 12 families.
Important Information
Please arrive in time to be seated in the Silverdome by 6:15 pm. Formalities will commence at 6:30 pm sharp. There will be increased traffic congestion around the Silverdome prior to the start of the event, so you may need to allow additional time. The access gates from the highway will be open from 5:30 pm.
Attendance at Celebration is an expectation for all Year 9 to 12 students. If for any reason your child is unable to attend, they must complete the Exemption Form (this information has also been emailed to all Year 9 – 12 students). The link to the form was on their emailed invitation and is also available via the Dash post The Dash – News Feed
Please arrive in time to be seated in the Silverdome by 6:15 pm. Formalities will commence at 6:15 pm sharp. There will be increased traffic congestion around the Silverdome prior to the start of the event, so you may need to allow additional time. The access gates from the highway will be open from 5:30 pm.
Attendance at Celebration is an expectation for all Year 9 to 12 students. If for any reason you are unable to attend, you must complete the Exemption Form. The link to the form is on your emailed invitation.
The College Yearbook, Leavers Certificate, Valedictory memento, and College reference will be presented to each Year 12 student at Celebration.
Rehearsals for Year 12s
To ensure the evening runs smoothly, all Year 12 students must attend a rehearsal at the Silverdome on Tuesday 9 December, 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm. If you are unable to attend Celebration you must complete the exemption form. The link to the form is on your emailed invitation.
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 by Mr Prideaux.
Uniform
Students are to wear their summer school uniform, including blazer.
Students are reminded all aspects of their appearance must adhere to school rules (including jewellery, clean-shaven, hair style and colour).
Attendance at Celebration is an expectation for all Year 9 to 12 students. If you are unable to attend, you must complete the Exemption Form. The link to the form was on the emailed invitation.
Students involved in presenting the scarves to the Year 12s 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 8:30 pm), or you are most welcome to stay.
Students in all other year levels are most welcome to attend with their families.
All students must arrive in time to be seated in the Silverdome by 6:15 pm. Formalities will commence at 6:30 pm sharp. There will be increased traffic congestion around the Silverdome prior to the start of the event, so you may need to allow additional time. The access gates from the highway will be open from 5:30 pm.
Students involved in performances, prizes and other presentation 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).
All Board Directors, led by Chairperson of the Board, David Finnigan and Principal, Ross Patterson will enter the event as part of the Processional, following Scotch Oakburn staff. Please arrive at the Silverdome by 6:00 pm.
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
Teaching Staff should arrive at the Silverdome by 6:00 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.
All Teaching Staff are expected to attend Celebration. If you are unable to attend, you must advise your Head of School.
All Business & Operations Staff and Support Staff should aim to be seated by 6:15 pm. There will be increased traffic congestion around the Silverdome prior to the start of the event, so you may need to allow additional time. The access gates from the highway will be open from 5:30 pm.
Academic gowns
All academic staff are required to wear academic gowns. Permanent teaching staff are required to supply your own gown and colours. You may find this link useful should you need to purchase a gown and/or colours.
Seating
Academic staff (Penquite and Elphin teachers) will be provided a seating map closer to the event.
Processional
The Processional is led by the College Pipes & Drums and includes the College Board of Directors, College Executive Team, Uniting Church in Australia Moderator and Teaching staff.
We warmly invite all student and staff Collegians to attend.
Venue Details
Address
Silverdome
55 Oakden Road
Prospect
The boom gates on the Bass Highway will be open to enable alternate access to the venue.
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 Community and Events team on 6336 3368 or community@soc.tas.edu.au.
