6th Class Graduation

Dear Parent(s) and 6th Class,

We will have our first ‘socially distanced’ graduation ceremony on Wednesday 24th June. We ask you to arrive at 7:15 so that we can begin on time at 7:30. Arriving on time is important to allow for parking. You will be directed to the rear of the school before we begin.

We really wanted to give you an oportunity to return to the school in person rather than organising a virtual ceremony. How we wish that the 6th Class could meet in the normal way! Unfortunately with restrictions as they are this is just not possible, the school has to act responsibly and so must you. There are still restrictions on our behaviour that we have to follow. We really appreciate your cooperation to ensure that things can go ahead smoothly and safely.

1. One (and only one) car per family is allowed to attend the graduation ceremony. (There will be no space for more.)

2. No one will be permitted entry on foot.

3. Parents and siblings must stay in the car during the ceremony.

4. Parking will be spread across the basketball courts at the back. You are required to follow stewards’ directions.

5. Only the graduating pupil will be allowed to leave the car. Their names will be called out one by one by at the beginning and they will be seated – beside each car – at a safe 2m distance.

6. Pupils may wear something of their own choosing. If weather allows, they will be outside the car for the duration so a jacket or light coat may be needed. (We have ordered hoodies for each pupil and they will be delivered to you in the coming weeks but due to circumstances beyond our control they won’t have arrived by next Wednesday.)

We really want this to be a special evening for your child. Parents, please go over the above with them before the ceremony and remind them of the need for physical distancing among their classmates.

It would be fantastic to see the Ballylinan colours of green and gold adorning your car to add to the celebration! We look forward to welcoming you on the evening.