Here is another one of our rehearsal days ( #1 & #2). They also practiced at the church twice.
The ceremony opened in prayer at 10:30 am. There were over 50 people in attendance. Program guides were handed out prior to the start of the ceremony. All the children did extremely well. They had a spelling bee, sang songs and recited...
Then there was the awarding of the diplomas and the children went into the back of the church and took their cap and gowns off. All those other children not in Kindergarten went on stage to receive their participation awards. Then the Kindergartners went back on stage and they all received best subject awards for the year. It concluded in song and prayer by 11:00 am.
Afterwards everyone met at the Country Buffet restaurant by noon. A room in the back was reserved for us and was wonderfully decorated with confetti, ribbon, balloons, candles and graduation paper caps. During the conclusion of the banquet, goodie bags and balloons were handed out to all the children.
Many pictures were taken and both the ceremony and banquet were video taped. Copies will be made for each family. Individual pictures were also taken while each child received their diploma/certificate. Copies of these will be made into 5x7 sizes.