SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR GRADUATION CEREMONY

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Do the mike test 1 hour before the start of the event. If mike test
can’t be avoided in the presence of guests, do not say “mike test”.
Click your tongue or flick your fingers. Ask for fresh batteries for
wireless microphones. Provide the tech team with the music in
proper order. Do a tech dry run the day before the event.
HOST, coordinate only with the program director or floor director. No
one else should come close to you except for the program director
or floor director. Bawal ang aligaga sa stage. Kung may lapit ng lapit
sayo at maraming gusting ipa-announce, ibigay mo na ang
microphone. Umuwi ka na at siya nalang ang maghost. 
Photo opportunity must be organized. Never allow anyone to loiter
around just to take photos. Only the official photographer shall be
allowed to stand in front of the stage. No other people in the hall
should stand to take photos. Pag ayaw makinig isabit mo sa stage!
Remind the participants that clapping of hands is done up to 17
times only. Dapat may finesse ang palakpak. Hindi yung pang-
squammy na palakpak na halos maputol ang kamay sa lakas.
BE READY FOR CHANGES. RELAX.
No announcements; no acknowledgments before the processional.
Enough of kaartehan and mga paimportante. Araw ng mga
gagraduate ito, hindi ng mga epal.
GRADUATION MARCH / PROCESSIONAL
Tech Team: Play the graduation march music. [Keep the music low
when the host starts talking.]
After 5 seconds:
Host: Good morning/ Good afternoon/ Good day. Welcome to the
(Order :23rd) Commencement Exercises of (State the name of
School).
Ladies and gentlemen, the Processional led by the School Registrar
(State the name).
1. First Year – Honor Students led by their advisers
2. Second Year – Honor Students led by their advisers
3. Third Year – Honor Students led by their advisers
4. Fourth Year – Graduating Students led by their advisers
5. Fourth Year – Honor Students led by the Assistant School Principal
Host: We request everyone to please remain in your respective
places to maintain the formality of this undertaking. Thank you.
6. President of the Alumni Association
7. Officials and Guests
8. School Logo (Mace) – School EMIS Coordinator
9. School Principal
10. Keynote Speaker
Host: May I request everyone to stand for the singing of the
Philippine National Anthem and the Prayer.
After the anthem and the prayer.
Host: You may take your seats. To formally welcome us all to this
commencement exercises and to give us the State of the School
Address, may we invite Mrs. Helen Meriz, the School Principal, to do
the honors.
After the welcome remark.
Host: Thank you, Mrs. Meriz. To present the candidates for
graduation, please welcome _________________ and to confirm the
candidates for graduation, Mr / Mrs / Ms _________________ will do the
honors.
After the presentation and confirmation of candidates for
graduation.
Host: Today marks another milestone in our graduates’ academic
journey. At this juncture, the graduates will receive their hard-
earned diplomas.
[Tech Team: Play the graduation music.]
The (Ranking Official Present) ________________, will present the
diplomas and will be assisted by the School Principal ____________.
After the distribution of diplomas.
Host: Success is not final. All we need is courage to continue; and
the inspiration to move forward. Now, please welcome Mr. / Ms.
________, to introduce our Guest of Honor.
(The guest will be introduced. After the speech of the guest…)
Host: Thank you for your words of inspiration, Mr. / Ms.
_______________. Despite limitations, some of our graduates have
proven that excellence is never impossible with hardwork and
determination. Ladies and gentlemen, the awarding of medals to the
Honor Graduates.
After the awarding of medals…
Host: To all the graduates, the honor graduates, and parents,
congratulations
. This day calls for celebration. Thank you for gracing this
momentous occasion with us.
ANNOUNCEMENT / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Host:
Before we officially conclude these exercises, we would like to
convey our sincerest felicitations to all those who in every way have
made this occasion a success.
To our esteemed guests, thank you for gracing this momentous
occasion. Your presence is in itself an inspiration.
To the members of the Faculty, we are truly grateful for the gift of
learnings and meaningful life experiences you have shared with our
graduates.
To our school administration, please accept our heartfelt
appreciation of your genuine advocacy for quality education.
To our beloved parents, thank you being our constant partners in
educating our students, your children. Your trust and confidence
have been a powerful thrust to give the quality education our
youngsters deserve. In gratitude, let us give our DEAR PARENTS a
resounding, warm round of applause. [PAUSE]
To our dear graduates, we salute you for you have survived the
challenges. We hope that your education coupled with commitment,
passion, and hard work will propel you to greater heights of success.
Once again,
congratulations
on your graduation and good luck on your future endeavors.
After the acknowledgement
Host: We would like to request everyone to please stand for the exit
of School Administrators, Guests, and Officials. Thank you.
Host: Ladies and gentlemen, the Recessional….

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