Apex to host Year 12 graduation
THE graduation ceremony for Dubbo College Senior Campus will be held at Apex Oval for the second time this year,to allow for staff and family members to attend the occasion.
With an expected guest list of up to 1500, the number would exceed the campus capacity of 1000, particularly with COVID restrictions in place.
Campus acting principal
Marisha Blanco wrote to Dubbo Regional Council seeking special consideration after the ceremony was held at Apex Oval last year.
In her letter, Miss Blanco said the graduation is significant for the entire Dubbo community.
“Included in our graduate statistics are many students who are the first of their family to graduate high school,” she said.
Miss Blanco explained that there would be 256 graduands including 72 Aboriginal students.
“The number of Aboriginal student graduates reflects school and broader community aspirations, for our Aboriginal youth,” she said.
Class of 2020 graduate Payton Reynolds addressed council at its June ordinary meeting to describe the significance of holding the graduation at a larger venue.
“As the graduation was our last full celebration as a year group, I believe it was made significantly more unique by being held at Apex Oval.
“Being able to use Apex Oval allowed us to have all of our family attend and created an atmosphere that past students had not had an opportunity to experience.
“In a year of uncertainty, knowing all our loved ones could fit comfortably in the grandstand despite social distancing requirements for this momentous occasion was a relief but also made it extra special.”