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2009 Graduation
ADFA Graduation
Graduates of the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) will celebrate their achievements during Graduation Week in December 2009. Family, friends and members of the community are invited to celebrate with the Graduating Class at a number of events during this week. These include:
ADFA Graduation Parade
Graduate Certificate Presentation
UNSW@ADFA Degree Conferral Ceremonies
Prizes and Awards Ceremony
Promotion Ceremonies
Graduation Church Service
Graduates may also invite a limited number of family and friends to attend the Graduation Ball on Thursday, 10 December 2009.
ADFA Graduation Parade
The 2009 Graduation Parade will be held from 9:30 am – 11:15 am on Thursday, 10 December on the main parade ground at ADFA.
More than 1000 Midshipmen and Officer Cadets will march on Parade to celebrate their individual achievements, as well as those of the graduating class, who have successfully completed their three year military and leadership training and university education.
The Parade will be reviewed by the Governor General, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce. Her Excellency will also present the Academy’s most prestigious award, the Commander in Chief Medal.
The Midshipmen and Officer Cadets who graduate will be posted to establishments around Australia to continue their training.
Graduate Certificate Presentation
The Graduate Certificate Presentation will be held on Thursday, 10 December 2009 in Adams Hall, ADFA.
This is intended to be an informal occasion where the Graduates will receive their Academy Certificates in front of the Squadron staff, fellow class mates and their guests.
The presentation for all third year members will be held from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm. Graduates may invite family and friends to attend this event.
UNSW@ADFA Degree Conferral Ceremonies
The UNSW@ADFA Degree Conferral Ceremonies will be held on Wednesday, 9 December 2009 in Adams Hall, ADFA.
The School of Business and School of Humanities and Social Sciences will hold their Degree Conferral Ceremony from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm.
The School of Engineering & Information Technology Engineering and School of Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences Science and Technology will host their Degree Conferral Ceremony from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm.
Prizes and Awards Ceremony
The Academic and Military Prizes and Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, 9 December 2009 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm in Adams Hall, ADFA.
The event recognises Midshipmen and Officer Cadets who have displayed excellence in a particular military or academic discipline.
This ceremony is limited to invited guests, however all Midshipmen and Officer Cadets receiving a prize or award will be notified in advance to enable them to invite a small number of family or friends.
A ceremony program will be available at the door and guests are requested to be seated by 5:40 pm.
Promotion Ceremonies
Graduates eligible for promotion will be promoted by the Commandant at a small Ceremony on Friday 11 December 2009. These graduates may invite a limited number of family and friends to attend the event.
Graduation Church Service
As part of the 2009 Graduation ceremonies, ADFA will hold a Graduation Church Service on Tuesday 8 December 2009 from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. It will be held in the Anzac Memorial Chapel of St Paul, Duntroon.
The Church Service will be led by ADFA Chaplains and feature the ADFA Banner and Ensign Parties and the ADFA Band. Parking is available in the Chapel car park and on adjacent roads. Attendees are requested to be seated in the Chapel by 3:15 pm.
The purpose of this service is to give thanks for the successes of the graduating students and to seek God’s blessing upon them as they go into the next phase of their military careers. At this service graduating students make their Act of Dedication to serve their country.
All ADFA military, academic and Defence Australian Public Service staff, families and friends of Midshipmen and Officer Cadets, and visitors are warmly invited to attend the Graduation Church Service.
