IB Diploma Programme Graduation Ceremony (DP2)
The 8th SISHK IB Diploma Programme Awards and Graduation Ceremony will be held on Thursday 24 June 2020 at 1.30 pm at the Lim Kai Auditorium, 7/F, SISHK Secondary School.
Please note that the Lim Kai Auditorium doors will only be open at 1.00pm. We request all guests to be seated by 1.15pm.
DP2 award recipients and all DP2 graduates will be ascending the stage with their graduation gown attire.
All parents of the awardees will receive an e-invite to attend the ceremony by the middle of June. Parents can indicate their attendance through an online registration on or before 17 June 2020.
A brief outline of the programme on the day is provided below.
| Reporting Time | Programme Outline | Venue |
| 8.15 am |
Taking of individual graduation photography shots. The student will put on the graduation gown for fitting in Rooms 601-604. After the fitting, the student can walk over to the Seminar Room for the photo-taking. |
Room 601-604 Fitting Room
Seminar Room Photo taking |
| 10.30 am to 12.00 pm | Final Rehearsal | 7/F Lim Kai Auditorium |
| 12.00 pm to 12.45 pm | Lunch | – |
| 12.45 pm to 1.15 pm | Final preparations | Room 601-604 |
| 1.30 pm to 2.45 pm | SISHK IB Diploma Programme Awards and Graduation Ceremony | 7/F Lim Kai Auditorium |
| 2.45 pm to 3.45 pm | Professional photo-taking services are available for engagement | 6/F Seminar Room |
Our DP2 graduates are expected to dress appropriately and formally for the graduation ceremony. Their attire must follow the SISHK Diploma students dress code.
The recommended attire for the event for our students is
| Boys: | Executive long-sleeve shirt with front button (for fastening the hood string), tie long pants, and dark coloured smart shoes |
| Girls: |
Executive blouse/shirts with front button (for fastening the hood string), skirts, and dark coloured smart shoes OR Formal dress, and dark coloured smart shoes |
| Date and Time | Details | Who is involved? |
| From now until 17 June 2020 | Attendance registration for ceremony via the school portal SIS Connect | Parents of DP2 awardees and graduates |
| 15 June (Mon) |
8:30am – 12:00pm Dress rehearsal @ 7/F Lim Kai Auditorium |
All DP2s AV Team Emcees |
| 22 June (Mon) | Collection of graduation gown | All DP2s |
|
24 June 2020 (Wed) |
8.30am – 3:45pm Photography @ 6/F Seminar room Final rehearsal @ 7/F Lim Kai Auditorium Lunch time Graduation Ceremony @ 7/F Lim Kai Auditorium |
All DP2s All student helpers |
|
25-27 June 2020 (Thu to Sat) |
Gown return | All DP2s |
Duration
The school has arranged with Victoria Uniform for our students to collect their graduation gowns at the Sheung Wan outlet. Please take note of the following information:
- The school has paid for 6 days of rental from 22 June to 27 June 2020. The graduation gown can be collected from the morning of 22 June 2020 onwards.
- Please ensure that the gown is in good condition during the rental period and it is expected that the gown is to be returned by 27 June 2020.
- Students will be charged a fee for damaged and/or soiled gowns.
- Students who wish to rent the gown for a longer duration would be responsible for the rental difference. They can top up the difference and pay Victoria Uniform directly.
Gown collection, return, and payment procedure
Step 1 – Collect your “Academic Gown Rental Letter” from Ms Alice Tan during the third rehearsal. This ticket has a school stamp, showing that the school will pay for the 5-day rental period. (Without this ticket, you will be responsible for the 6-day rental fee.)
Step 2 – See online rental 2020 for a step-by-step instruction to order a graduation gown.
Step 3 – Print two copies of the academic regalia rental form once you finished Step 2.
Step 4 – Go to the Sheung Wan outlet for gown measurement. You need to bring along with you 1) the ticket with the school stamp; 2) two copies of rental forms; and 3) $700 cash for deposit.
Step 5 – Make sure you pick up the gown on 22 June.
For questions regarding the graduation gown, please contact Ms Alice Tan.
Victoria Uniform address and opening hour
Sheung Wan Outlet
8/F, Bonham Centre, 79-85 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.
(Near the Sheung Wan MTR Station Exit A2)
Tel : 2815 2673
Fax : 2542 1622
Business Hour : Monday – Sunday 10:45 -19:00
(Close in Labour holiday & Sunday off from Jan to Mar, May to June)