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Midale Central School celebrates their 2019 grads

Midale Central School is getting ready for the graduation ceremony that will take place on June 14.
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Midale School 2019 grads are back row, from left, Peter Wiebe, Courtney Borowski, Destinee Hockey, Savanah Gardiner, Caitlyn Ganson, Bradon Ziegigansberger and Taylor Backlun. Front row, from left, Brayden Weber, Christian Prawdzik and Ethan Orsted. Photo submitted

Midale Central School is getting ready for the graduation ceremony that will take place on June 14. While grads are getting their dresses and suits fitted and choosing the best spots for photo-shoots, the staff organizes almost everything for the big day.

“It’s getting close so we are all very excited, just putting some last minute details on the event,” said Midale Central School principal Cathy Harvey.

She believes all grads already got their gowns, but the outfits are kept in secret.

“No one is telling anyone what their dresses look like, so it could be more of a surprise. When you have a small graduating class it’s fun to do things like that,” said Harvey.

This year there are 10 students graduating from Midale School, but their achievements are a big celebration for the entire school.

“It’s always an exciting time for everyone in the school because you are celebrating a milestone. Kids have gone through school and now they are moving on and transitioning into the workforce,” noted Harvey.

Some of the teachers have known these students since they were in Grade 1 and 2. Other children joined the Midale School later in time, but they all are equally dear to the school.

“It’s very exciting for us to be able to say that we’ve had a part in helping these kids to grow and become the kids they are today,” said Harvey.

The celebration traditionally goes beyond one day. Grads have already purchased their “Grad 2019” clothes and wear it around the school. Starting June along with the staff they will decorate the school and practise for the grad ceremony.

“We do have an assembly where we acknowledge the grads right before graduation, just so that kids that can’t make it are able to see our grads,” said Harvey.

The graduation day will start off with photographs taken at the school or at the heritage village. The supper will begin at 5:30 at the rink.

Following that there will be the ceremony at the school, and then cake and coffee for people and the grand march.

Audrey Trombley, the board chair for South East Cornerstone Public School Division, will do some greetings in behalf of the board. And one of the Midale teachers, Ashley Parker-James, will address grads at their banquet. 

The award ceremony will also take place the same day, and the Governor General award will be handed to the last year’s award winner.