GRADUATION HANDBOOK
All you need to know for your child’s final week and Graduation at Corpus Christi College.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Graduation is almost here. Our Year 12 students are about to close one important chapter and begin the next, stepping beyond the gates of Corpus Christi College and into the wider world. Throughout their time here, they have made a lasting impact on our community, and now it is time to celebrate their achievements.
This handbook is your guide to all of the Graduation events. Inside, you will find everything you need to know, including dates, times, locations, and what is expected of students during this special time.
Graduation is more than just a ceremony; it is a celebration of growth, friendships, and the remarkable journey each student has taken. We want to ensure this milestone is memorable for all the right reasons, so we ask that students continue to represent themselves and the College with pride, uphold the College Values, and treat one another and College property with care and respect.
We look forward to celebrating this occasion with you and your family. Thank you for your support in helping us give the Class of 2025 the send-off they deserve.
Please remember to RSVP for the Graduation activities, including the Assembly, Morning Tea, and Graduation Mass, via the Graduation Website by Friday 26 September.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Ms Vanessa Ross Head of Year 12
LEGACY DAY | TERM 3
Wednesday 26 September
Time: 8:40am - 12:30pm
Dress: Rhyme without a Reason. Students can dress up as anything that rhymes, no reason needed!
Please also purchase a Plain White T-Shirt for the Colour Run (K-Mart: $3.00).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:40am
8:50am - 9:20am
9:20am - 10:00am
10:00am- 11.00am
11:00am
11:15am - 12:15pm
12:15pm - 12:30pm
Final House Assembly
Belonging Graduation Brunch “Teddy Bear’s Picnic”
Venue: Lower Oval Area
Prefect Led Assembly
Venue: Theatre
Students Change into White T-Shirt (for the Colour Run)
Colour Run
Venue: College Oval
Dismissal Formal (Mr Woolley)
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT – EXPECTATIONS
As our Year 12 students prepare to conclude their time with us, we encourage families to support them in living out our College Values with pride and maturity. On Legacy Day, Friday 26 September, we invite parents to join in the celebrations by collecting students at 12:30pm, rather than students driving themselves home This allows the day to end in a safe and positive way for all. Graduation festivities are a time of joy, reflection, and togetherness. We ask for your partnership in ensuring all activities uphold our College Values and the Student Code of Conduct, so this milestone is remembered for all the right reasons. Thank you for taking a moment to speak with your child about the importance of celebrating respectfully
EXAMINATION FEEDBACK | TERM 4
Monday 20 October
ATAR Students Only.
Time: 8:40am Homeroom. Period 1 - 6 as normal.
GRADUATION REHEARSAL
Tuesday 21 October
8:40am Homeroom
8:50am- 10.00am Gym for graduation rehearsal
This is a compulsory rehearsal for all Year 12 students. If your child is unable to attend for a valid reason, please contact Ms Vanessa Ross
GRADUATION DAY
Wednesday 22 October
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Dress: Summer Uniform. Leavers Jacket may be worn.
This is a compulsory day for all Year 12 students. If your child is unable to attend for a valid reason, please contact Ms Vanessa Ross.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:30am - 8:40am
8:40am
9:00am - 11:00am
11:15am - 12:30pm
Year 12 Final Homeroom Class. Students are to attend their Homeroom class as normal.
Students move to the Gym for the Graduation Assembly.
Year 12 Graduation Assembly
Venue: College Gym.
Assembly will be held for all Year 12 students and their parents/guardians, along with our wider student body. Registrations are necessary and can be made by completing the Event Form on the Graduation webpage by Friday 26 September 2025.
Graduation Morning Tea
Venue: College Hall/Theatre Precinct
Following the Graduation Assembly, all Year 12 students and their families are invited to Morning Tea provided by the College. Registrations are necessary and can be made by completing the Event form on the Graduation webpage by Friday 26 September 2025.
5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Students arrive at St. Mary’s Cathedral to meet their HCC and Homeroom Teacher at the designated locations.
Parents/Guardians and Staff make their way into the Cathedral to be seated.
Graduation Mass Commences
The Graduation Ceremony will be held at the conclusion of the Graduation Mass
STUDENT STANDARD OF DRESS
