Dear Parents,

June 14 is drawing closer and we wanted to remind you of the procedure for that day:

• By 08:45 – all Grade 5 students in classrooms.
• 09:00 – Grade 5 Celebration commences in the MPR. Parents and family to be seated by 08:50.
• 10:00 – Coffee, gipfeli, and cake for parents and students in the cafeteria area.
• 10:45 –  Parents leave
• 11:00 – 13:00 Students change into casual clothes and teachers do individual farewells in Grade 5 classrooms. Grade 5 party on the upper playground.
• 13:00 Dismissal

Please note that students should dress semi-formally for the celebration. No shorts, spaghetti straps or jeans please. Boys should wear collared shirts.

• We are fortunate to have a talented photographer taking pictures of the celebration. These pictures will all be shared via the blog for you to view and download by the end of the day on Friday. Please note that you will be asked to remain seated and not to block the view with cell phones and cameras during the Celebration. We invite you to ‘be in the moment!’
• The ceremony will also be ‘live streamed’ for any family member who is not able to be here. A link will be shared on the blog on the morning of the ceremony. It will also be possible to watch this recording after the event.
• Regarding our Grade 5 party after the celebration, we are hoping to go outside but should it be raining we will plan some indoor activities.  For the party, Grade 5 students are invited to bring their own food – the idea is for them to share a picnic with their friends and… this is one time where the teachers say ‘anything goes!’ So, students may bring treats and chips and other such delights to share! Some of you may plan to have lunch after dismissal, so snack like foods are just fine. There is no sign up for this, students can simply discuss and plan with friends.
• Please ensure that all snacks are nut-free as we do have severe nut allergies in Grade 5.

A reminder that June 14 is an early finishing day – dismissal is at 13.00.

Warm Regards,

Grade 5 team