GRADUATION CEREMONY SCRIPT

I. ANNOUNCEMENT THAT CEREMONY IS ABOUT TO BEGIN

MC: ________________________Commencement Exercises is about to begin. We expect

the Commencement Exercises to last approximately 3-4 hours so before we begin
this ceremony, let me remind you to turn your cellphone to silent mode and be
courteous around you by refraining from talking aloud during the presentation of
graduates. We encourage you to express your pride by clapping of hands only.

II. INTRODUCTION

MC: Graduation day is always a day of rejoicing for it marks the conclusion of an
educational journey and the commencement of another more uncertain and more
difficult part of man’s quest for a better life and future. Truly, signifies the
culmination of many years of hard work in the relentless pursuit of knowledge,
knowledge that will enable a person to embrace opportunities and to take challenge
with clear vision and purpose.
Today, another history slowly unfolds as we come to an end of the school year
2021-2022. Graduating class, parents, guests, teacher, friends, ladies and
th
gentlement, good morning and welcome to the 57 Commencement Exercises of
Consuegra Elementary School with the theme: theme “K to 12 Graduates: Pursuing
Dreams and Fostering Resilience in the Face of Adversity.” or “Gradweyt ng K to 12:
Masigasig sa mga Pangarap at Matatag sa mga Pagsubok”

III. PROCESSIONAL

MC: The Processional........ starting off with the Torch..... With so much pride and
honor, let us cheer laud and welcome the candidates for graduation for this school
year 2021-2022 together with their proud parents as they march towards the
venue. This batch is composed of 3 sections: namely section - Heliconia, of Dr.
Gerome R. Negad, Master Teacher II, as class adviser, section - Lavender, under the
advisory of Mr. Fidel L. Meracap Jr., Teacher III, and section – Sampaguita, the class
adviser is Mr. Romnick T. Cellar, Teacher I.

IV. ENTRY OF THE FACULTY, GUEST SPEAKERS AND OTHER

IMPORTANT OFFICIALS

MC: Let us also welcome the highly esteemed members of the academic
community led by the dynamic and supportive Public School District Supervisors,
Mr. Alfredo T. Diaz, the epitome of empowered man and a great school leader, our
very own School Principal I, Sir Virgilio S. Pantonino, together with the vibrant and
high caliber educators of this institution, honored guest of honor and speaker,
barangay officials headed by the brgy.captain Honorable Gregorio Billy F. Delantar,
members and officers of PTA, colleagues, visitors and friends.

Ladies and Gentlemen, behold the entrance of colors.

V. CALL TO ORDERS, LUPANG HINIRANG, INVOCATION, OTHER

HYMNS

MC: The Commencement Exercises of Consuegra Elementary School is now in

order. May I request everyone to please all rise as we pay tribute, honor and glory
to our Almighty GOD through an interfaith prayer to be led by Carla N. Millos, With
Honors and a qualifier to enroll at Sisters of Mary School in Cebu.
And Please remain standing as we pay tribute to our National Flag through the
singing of the Philippine National Anthem to be followed by singing the DepEd Leyte
hymn, to be conducted by Fe Mabeth B. Mendoza, a Teacher I and Mrs. Dominadora
D. Lapuz, a master Teacher I, respectively.

You may now take your seats.

VI. ANNOUNCEMENT
MC: Members of the graduating class, honored guests, parents-teachers association
Officials, faculty and staff, students and friends, I am Gerome R. Negad, your
Ceremonial Master for this year’s Commencement Exercises. First and foremost ,
thank you to the members of the working committee who spent many long hours
planning this day and to the many others that have helped to organize and plan this
very important event. Thank you maams and sirs.

VII. WORDS OF WELCOME

MC: To officially welcome us all, may we call in the Batch 2022 With Honors,
Johanna Mae N. Delantar, for her words of welcome. A warm of applause please.

Thank you very much for the setting the mood of today’s event, JM, a with honors.

VIII. PRESENTATION AND CONFIRMATION OF CANDIDATES

MC: And now, the main highlight of today’s affair is about to unfold in our midst. To
do the honors of presenting this year’s candidates for graduation, May we have on
stage our School Principal I, the school head of exemplary performance with postive
vibes, none other than Sir Virgilio S. Pantonino to be followed right away by the
acceptance and confirmation of the graduates and delivering a message by no less
than our very active and workaholic Principal In-charge of Leyte II, Mr. Alfredo T.
Diaz.
Thank you sir for the heart-inspiring message you had given to the graduates.

IX. DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATES TO THE GRADUATES

MC: Let me remind everyone that this certificate of Graduation that you are about
to receive is the tangible evidence of being a graduate in elementary education.
This is now the fruit of your 7-year endeavor. So to do the honors, may we request
all the guests to be on centerstage to facilitate the distribution of certificates to the
graduates. REFER TO SF1.

X. PRESENTATION OF THE GUEST SPEAKER

MC: Today’s affair is being graced by a special woman who will in a minute deliver
her words of wisdom to our young graduates and to their parents as well. To get to
know more of her, May we call on stage our very own Teacher I, in the person of
Madam Maricris C. Quilisadio to do the honors in introducing our 2022
Commencement Exercises Guest of Honor and Speaker.
(Speech of the Guest Speaker)
MC: Thank you so much sir/ma’am for coming over, gracing our affair and inspiring
all of us.
MC: Ma’am please remain on centerstage as we award this Certificate of
Appreciation for your presence. Please allow me to read the citation.
MC: May we have on stage once more our Principal In-charge of the District, Sir
Alfredo T. Diaz, our School Principal I, Sir. Intoy Pantonino, our GPTA Representative,
our Barangay officials, other guests and the Grade 6 Advisers for the awarding of
the Certificate of Appreciation to our Guest of Honor and Speaker.
Thank you very much!

XI. AWARDING OF CERTIFICATES AND MEDALS

MC: And now, the most awaited part of our programme, especially for the parents
and the learners who will be awarded, let us now move on to the awarding of
medals and certificates to honors and deserving pupils. REFER TO THE LIST OF
HONORS

XII. PLEDGE OF LOYALTY

MC: At this juncture, to lead their pledge of loyalty to our Alma Mater, may I call on
Zion Zarate, with honors.

Thank you graduates! May you live with that promise for the betterment of your
Alma Mater and your improvement as responsible young citizens of the nation in
general.

XIII. WORDS OF GRATITUDE

MC: Saying and giving thank you to all the people behind your success is worth
appreciating. At this point, may I call on the stage Cylester O. Barro, with honors for
the Words of Thanks and Gratitude.

Thank you very much for the very exuberant words of thanks and sharing your
personal experiences, Cylester, With Honors.

XIV. TRIBUTE TO PARENTS & GRADUATION SONG

MC: Music is said to be the expression of the soul, it moves emotions and feelings
with the movement of the time. At this point, the batch 2022 would have not
reached this far, if not because of the people beside them. The graduates would
wish to take this opportunity to thank their parents and/or guardians in one way or
another through a rendition of the song, entitled “MaPa” as popularized by SB19,
followed by a song that emphasizes the spirit of brotherhood and strength amidst
challenges, especially during this time of COVID-19 pandemic, let us hear the
graduates sing their rendition of the song entitled“We’re All In This Together,”
popularized by the High School Musical Cast, as their graduation song.
SINGING......

MC: Indeed, we are all in this together amidst the continuous spread of COVID-19
pandemic and all other problems that we are facing in all facets of basic education
and I hope our guests think the same.
Thank you so much and congratulations dear graduates! As we are about to
officially close the program, may we call back on stage our school head, Sir Intoy
Pantonino for the Closing Remarks, Message of Thanks, State of the School’s
Address, Announcements and/or Ackowledgement.

XV. RECESSIONAL

MC: The closing hour has finally arrived. Tomorrow, new challenges and
opportunities await our graduates that will further test their mettle as improving
individuals.

MC: As they continue with their journey, may they look back to this stage in their
life with fondness and pride.

MC: Ladies and Gentlemen, this concludes the Commencement Exercises of

Consuegra Elementary School, let me share this words to ponder: “ Today is a
milestone. It tells you how far you’ve come. Keep Learning, Keep Trying, Keep
Accomplishing, and Keep Venturing on Through Your Journey.” This has been your
toastmaster, Sir Gerome R. Negad, Signing off. Once again, thank you for coming
and congratulations graduates.

The recessional…

( The end)……….