Holy Cross Class of 2013 AssemblyWednesday 20th March 2013

10:40 to 11:08 a.m."Graduation is a time of completion, of finishing, of an ending, however, it is also a time of celebration

of achievement and a beginning for the new graduate."

Welcome

1. Opening Prayer 1. Opening Prayer Mr. Chris ForsterMr. Chris Forster

2.2. Welcome to the HC Class of 2013Welcome to the HC Class of 2013Paul WalshPaul Walsh

Congratulations! Monday marked the beginning of the final 100 days as a Holy Cross student before you become a Holy Cross graduate.

Today is a time to review and remind the senior class of their obligations and responsibilities in the days and weeks to come.

As the saying goes, a student for a short time but an alumnus for a life time, Once A Crusader, Always a Crusader.

Class of 2013 TimelinesClass of 2013 Timelines

Monday 18th March….100 Days to Graduation Friday 5th April……………….Graduates Retreat Wednesday 1st May….Potential Grad List Published Monday 6th May.…..Grad Invitations mailed home Wednesday 8th May………...Valedictorian Election Friday 10th May......Community Service Hours due Wednesday 19thJune..Final Course documentation due

Wednesday 26th June………Graduation Mass and Commencement Exercises

3.3. 100 Days from today, March 20100 Days from today, March 20thth, , isis Wednesday 26th June 2013Wednesday 26th June 2013

Holy Cross Class of 2013 Graduation Mass;Holy Cross Class of 2013 Graduation Mass; A mass to celebrate the graduation of this year’s class will be held on Wednesday 26th June beginning at 12:00 pm at St. Paul the Apostle Church on Taylor Kidd Blvd. This mass is for the graduates, family and friends.

Holy Cross Class of 2013 Graduation Holy Cross Class of 2013 Graduation Ceremony;Ceremony; The graduation ceremony for this year's graduating class will be held on Wednesday 26th June beginning at 7:00 pm in the gymnasium.

4. Graduation Retreat on April 54. Graduation Retreat on April 5thth & & Graduation Mass at St. Paul the Graduation Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Church at 12:00Apostle Church at 12:00Mr. Chris Forster

Graduation Retreat this Friday April 5th

Graduation Mass Committee

5.5. TimelinesTimelines

March 20th, 2013 Class of 2013 Info Meeting 100 days to Graduation

Potential HC 2013 Grad List PublishedMrs. A. Cantarutti

A list of students who are potential graduates of Holy Cross who are eligible to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and take part in the June 2013 graduation ceremony will be published in the May Newsletter issued on Wednesday, May 1st.

The completion of thirty (30) credits (including compulsories),

Forty (40) hours of Community involvement or Sixty (60) hours for Crusader Certificate, and

The successful completion of the Literacy Test or Literacy Course, are the key components of the diploma requirements.

Students may contact their counselor regarding any questions concerning graduation.

Graduation Invitations Mailed Home Four tickets per graduate

Valedictorian Selection Process begins Wednesday 8th May

Valedictorian, Salutatorian and

Class Representatives

Community Service Hours documentationMrs. A. Cantarutti

The community involvement hours (40) are to be completed and submitted to Student Services by Friday 10th May 2013.

The Crusader Certificate hours (60) are to be completed and submitted to Student Services by Friday 10th May 2013

Final Course Documentation deadline Mrs. A. Cantarutti

On-line courses need to be completed by Wednesday 30th May.

Night school courses exams must be written by Wednesday 19th June.

On-line and night school final marks are to be submitted to Student Services by Wednesday 19th June

Graduation Mass & Commencement Exercises

Wednesday 26th June 2013 98 Days from today

6. 2013 Graduation Fee6. 2013 Graduation Fee

Thank you to all who have submitted their graduation registration fee as part of the Crusader Activity Fee in August 2012.

The Main Office will be contacting graduates who have not yetsubmitted their $35.00 fee

7. Selection of Class of 2013 7. Selection of Class of 2013 Graduation AwardsGraduation Awards Mrs. Ana Cantarutti

Graduate Information Awards Sheet

8. Holy Cross Letter Criteria 8. Holy Cross Letter Criteria Application ProcessApplication Process

Holy Cross Extracurricular Letter Info Sheet

9.9. Dress for Graduation NightDress for Graduation Night

This is an important time not only for you but also for your family, friends and our school community.

Please dress appropriately, young men in dress shirt, tie, dress pants, socks and shoes and young ladies in street length dress.

All members of the graduating class will be wearing a graduation cap and gown which goes below the knees.

10. June Message to the Class of 2013.10. June Message to the Class of 2013.

I am pleased to offer my congratulations to you as a member of the Holy Cross Class of 2013. We are all proud of your achievements and optimistic for your future.

Please encourage your family to come early, arriving well in advance of 6:30.

I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday at 12:00 for mass and that night at the school where the ceremony will begin at 7:00 in the gymnasium.

Graduation Day 2013 Reminders

12:00 Graduation Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Church

5:30 Gown fitting with Ms. Dowsley & Committee; 6:15 Holy Cross Class of 2013 portrait will be taken

by Mr. Prior in the Main Foyer; 6:35 Graduates will line up alphabetically for the

Procession of the Grads; 6:50 Graduate Processional begins to move to the

gymnasium 7:00 Graduation Ceremony begins

Final Thought

I look forward to seeing you on

Wednesday at 12:00 for mass and that night at the school where the ceremonywill begin at 7:00 in the gymnasium.

“Calm provides clarity. Pause to consider the gifts you have been given, the difference you have made and the direction in which you are headed.”