Year 6 Graduation
Dear Parents and Carers,
The past 2 years we have held 2 very successful year 6 Graduations at Mr Grubb café in Wallington. The year 6 leadership group do an amazing job at driving the evening and a lot of fun is had by all. If any parents would like to volunteer with helping organise the event, please reach out to the school office, Sam Sheahan or Georgia Fiske. All help welcome!
Below you will find the FAQ’s and if you have any further questions, please reach out to the school office who will forward on your queries.
When: 5:45pm-8:30pm Tuesday 17th December 2024
Where: Mr Grubb Café, Oakdene Vineyard
Cost: $40pp (max of 2 Adult tickets per family). Please note there is no charge for graduating students. As a thank you for your continued support of P&F events over your child’s years at OGPS the P&F are kindly funding the ticket cost for all graduating students.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will be happening on the night?
A ceremony where each year 6 is recognised, celebrated and congratulated on their completion of primary school. There will also be some dancing and a slideshow.
How long is the night expected to go for?
The evening will begin at 5:45pm with our official event/ceremony running from 6:15pm- 8:30pm (including break times.)
There are 2 adult tickets available can I bring another child/ sibling instead?
This is a special event designed for our year 6 students only and also a special time to focus solely on them. There are no other children/siblings permitted at the event.
I only require one adult ticket can I give my other ticket away?
Please only purchase the required amount for your family (1 or 2 Adults)
*For families requiring any extra adult ticket/s due to co-parenting (split family) please contact the office to arrange.
Can I purchase more than 2 adult tickets if some families are only purchasing 1?
Yes, we will have the opportunity to offer extra adult tickets IF there are extras available. These will be ballot system for fairness and offered once all families have had the opportunity to purchase their original 2 tickets.
I would like to purchase 2 tickets but may not be able to pay by the due date?
Please contact the school office to arrange an alternative.
Please note if you require any financial assistance/ support please contact Lara.
Will there be food?
Yes, there will be substantial family friendly food served from 6pm. This is covered in the cost of your ticket and beverages can be purchased on the night. Alternatively, there will be water stations placed throughout the venue. Please note the bar will be completely closed as our official ceremony takes place. We ask that families arrive on time as there will be no food/drink in the ceremony area or consumed while the formalities are taking place. Food and drink will be available during the breaks and after the formalities.
Are dietary requirements considered
Yes. There will be an opportunity to provide dietary requirements prior to the evening.
Is this a seated or standing event?
Officially our ceremony area is seated and our food and beverage area is standing however there is also plenty of seating options throughout.
Is there a dress code?
The students have chosen a ‘dress in your best’ dress code. (please note this up to interpretation of ‘dress in your best’ for each individual).
Parents/guardians there will be some photo opportunities with your child.
My child has orientation the following day, can we leave straight after the ceremony?
Yes. Our student acknowledgment will finish at 8pm however there is some fun and entertainment from 8pm-8:30pm.
My child has orientation on the same day as graduation, I’m concerned about making it to graduation on time?
Our official ceremony commences at 6:15pm allowing plenty of time for students to arrive for their special night.
The year 6’s have a very busy week, can the graduation be held at the end of a school week?
Our year 6 school graduation is traditionally held on the last Tuesday of the last full school week. This is also the most suitable night for our beautiful venue to host OGPS. We have worked closely with MR Grubb Café (at Oakdene Vineyards) to ensure this is also most cost effective for our families.
Can the Graduation be held at school during school hours?
This is always an option but could be difficult for parents who work to attend.
When discussions were held with the year 6 leadership group in regard to venues such as the school gym, the local park or Mr Grubb Café the students opted for Mr Grubb.
The venue…
Mr Grubb Café have been a great support to our fundraising events and is excited to host our students on their special night.
The Cafe is located at 255 Grubb Rd Wallington (at the back of the property) with ample parking. We have exclusive use of the venue and will run our event mostly outdoors, but we do have indoor options if required.