1. John Cabot C.S.S. Grade 12 Graduation Assembly
Class of 2019
Introduction by Mrs. Mallan

2. WELCOME AND PRAYER Mrs. Mallan
A Spirit to Know You Gracious and Holy Father, Please give me: Intellect to understand You, Reason to discern You, Diligence to seek You, Wisdom to find You, A spirit to know You, A heart to meditate upon You, Ears to hear You, Eyes to see You, A tongue to proclaim You, A way of life pleasing to You, Patience to wait for You, And perseverance to look for You. Grant me a perfect end, Your holy presence, A blessed resurrection And life everlasting. St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Lily of the Mohawks, pray for us. (A Prayer by St. Benedict of Nursia
School Prayer to be read by all lead by Mrs. Esvelt

3. First Nations Acknowledgement
We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississauga’s of the Credit. We would like to acknowledge and express gratitude to the Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation of the Aanishinaabek Peoples who continue to share their ancestral lands with us.  (Oct. 2017)

4. Wednesday May 29th, 2019 St. Patrick’s Church 7:00 pm
GRADUATION MASS
Wednesday May 29th, St. Patrick’s Church 7:00 pm
For the entire family
Reception in the church hall following Mass
Attire is Sunday best …. No jeans please.
Student volunteers needed to plan the event                 
Student Sign up after the Assembly
Presented by Mrs. Esvelt. St. Patrick’s Church is where our Grade 9 Retreat was and we will meet again as a faith community at the end of your high school career (you’ve come full circle). The mass represents the first of 3 important graduation events. The dress is Sunday best ---- no jeans please. The Mass is for the whole family and there will be a reception to follow in the church hall. We will need a committee to help plan the event. Sign up will be made available at the back of the café at the end of the assembly.

5. Grad Recognition Day! Mrs. Mallan
Wednesday May 29th 2019
Grade 12 students will be permitted to dress up for the day (nice, professional attire)
Grad Breakfast
NEW

6. GUIDANCE Mr. Cameron What is an Exit Plan?
Guidance Counsellors have been interviewing potential graduates to discuss Exit Plans
Mr. Cameron A – K
Mr. Perczsyzyn L – Z
What is an Exit Plan?
Plan for
Post-Secondary (University/College Applications were due in January)
OYAP/Apprenticeships
Workplace
Graduation Requirements/Community Service/Exit Survey/Letter Award to be explained by Mr. Cameron

7. Graduation Requirements
30 Credits
18 Compulsory
12 Electives
40 Hours of Community Service
OSSLT or OLC
Community Service Hours are due by April 1st . Use March Break as an opportunity to complete them.

8. Exit Survey Must be completed by all students
Located on the home page of myBlueprint
Access via John Cabot website under the Guidance menu.
For help see your counsellor
Only 6 questions
Exit Surveys are also due on April 1st .

9. GRAD AWARDS Mrs. Perrotta
Community Awards
Letter Awards
Nomination forms are available in Guidance.
Students may nominate themselves or their peers for these awards.
Nominations are due April 1st in Guidance.
Applications are available in Guidance.
Based on points.
Points are awarded for Academic, Athletic and Extra- Curricular Involvement.
Also due April 1st in Guidance.
Presented by Mrs. Perrotta. Letter Awards by Mr. Cameron

10. VALEDICTORIAN Mrs. Mallan
Selected by the class.
Nomination forms are available in Guidance.
Students may not nominate themselves.
Nominations are due by April 1st in Guidance.
Presented by Mrs. Mallan.

11. Baby Grads are back!

12. Baby Grads
You will have the opportunity to include your baby picture in the yearbook.
Submit your picture by April 1st  (no joke!)
Submit electronically using HJ-eShare app on your phone
School code is johncabot 
All one word and all lower case
You will be required to include your , grade, your name and BABY as a description
A member of the yearbook class can  help you if needed
By Mrs. Mallan

13. GRADUATION CEREMONY Mrs. Mallan
Wednesday June 26th 
Mississauga Convention Centre (Derry Rd. and Hwy. 10)
Gown pick up is Wed. June 19th.
Presented by Mrs. Mallan.

14. Graduation Application & Fee
Grad Fee and Grad Application was due Dec. 3rd.
See Mrs. Renn if not submitted.
Guest tickets will be distributed in June with the invitations.
Gowns have been ordered.
What Does the $80 Grad Fee Cover?
Gown and Cap
Diploma and Covers
Hall Rental and Decorations
Photo
Grad Mass
Other incidental costs
Presented by Mrs. Mallan.

15. Prom Mrs. Mallan Monday June 24th Versailles Convention Centre
Tickets cost $90 (School Cash Online: Friday March 8th)
Tickets will be distributed in June 
Presented by Mrs. Alexander.

16. Important Dates December 3
Grad Application and fee due ($80 School Cash Online)
April 1           
Community Service Hours
EXIT Plan due on myBlueprint
Valedictorian and Grad Awards nomination forms due to Guidance
Baby Grads due
March 8
Prom tickets on sale ($90 School Cash Online)
May 29
Grade 12 Grade Recognition Day (Dress up Day with Breakfast)
Grad Mass- St Patrick Church 7pm
June 24
Prom -Versailles Convention Hall
June 26
Graduation Ceremony- Mississauga Convention Centre
Presented by Mrs. Mallan.

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18. John Cabot C.S.S. Graduation and Prom Committee 2019
S. Alexander
L. Fountain
N. Perczyszyn
N. Andrews
L. Gencarelli
S. Perrotta
K. Borgiel
D. Giansante
N. Pitts
D. Botelho
M. Ilczyszyn
S. Polla
A. Cameron
V. Koppaithara
S. Renn
F. Campese
P. Mallan
G. Siracusa
S. Clarkin
K. Mann
D. Simonetta
C. Del Duca
S. Marasovic
K. Stewart
C. Esvelt
D. Mooney
E. Turner
O. Falconi
M. Perczyszyn
M. Vieira
Presented by Mrs. Mallan. Thank you to all the members of the Graduation and Prom Committee. These teachers are working very hard to organize and provide wonderful experiences to all grade 12 graduates. If you see or talk to them, thank them. At the back of the cafeteria, there will be the Grad Mass Committee sign up.