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Class of 2022 – Ready for this Year’s Preschool Graduation?

Class of 2022 are almost ready to finish their time at preschool and transition to primary school! In their years at preschool they will have learned, developed and grown so much. They will have met many new challenges and experienced many things for the first time! It is so important to mark these milestones to congratulate children for all they have achieved.

Celebrating these milestones gives them a love of learning from a young age. Furthermore, it allows young children to understand the process of transition. They will learn to understand they are now finished in preschool and enjoy the occasion shared with their peers. They will say goodbye to the educators and classmates who they have been with and move on to the next stage of their education.

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Graduation and Sports Day Medals Available!

Have you seen our range of graduation and sports day medals on www.graduations.ie? Both products were added to our website earlier this year and have proved to be very popular! The medals are a great addition to any graduation ceremony or sports day event. Furthermore, they make a great keepsake for the children to show family and friends. Each medal includes a ribbon making it simple for presenting them to the children on their special day.

Transition is a big part of a young child’s life and it is important to mark it. Marking the occasion gives children a chance to process the change. Celebrating their time spent at preschool or primary school gives them the opportunity to say goodbye to everyone before they transition to the next stage. Therefore, putting time aside to celebrate children moving onto the next stage of their education is important. If you are looking for something special to present the children with at your graduation or sports day then you can check out these super medals available on our website all year round!

Sports Day Medals

Planning a sports day at your school means you may need some awards to present to children at the end of the day! Our Sports Day medal is made of metal and come in three different colours – gold, silver and bronze. The medal is 50mm in diameter and includes a picture of a trophy with the words ‘Sports Day’ embossed on it. Each medal comes with a detachable ribbon in the Olympic colours of blue, yellow, black, green and red.

The children will love these medals and will be delighted to bring them home to show to family and friends! For younger children it may be best to purchase just gold medals rather than a mix of gold, silver and bronze to celebrate children’s participation rather than winners and runners-up.

Graduation Day Medals

If you are looking for the perfect finish to your graduation day then check out these super graduation medals. The graduation day medal is metal, sprayed gold and is 45mm in diameter. Each medal has a centre graphic showing a a mortar (cap) and with the year 2021. This graphic will be updated to 2022 for next years graduations! The medals are available in four colours (red, black, blue and gold) and are attached to a ribbon matching the centre colour. The ribbon measures 395 x 22mm.

It is important to recognise the individual achievements of children and to celebrate their personal growth. Children will feel truly special when you present them with these medals and will be delighted to bring them home to show family and friends! It will be a great keepsake for them for years to come as they remember their time at your early years service or primary school. Also be sure to check out our range of graduation gown sets, certificates and banner posters that will add those finishing touches to your special day!

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Have you seen our new Medal and Certificate Range?

Have you seen our new medals and certificate range? At www.graduations.ie we now have a range of super graduation medals, sports day medals and graduation certificates for your end of year celebrations. Children love to be praised for their achievements, hard work and effort. Praising children can have a long-term positive impact on their outlook for future learning. Presenting them with a medal or certificate for their hard work and their individual achievements will make them feel very proud. In addition, it makes a wonderful keepsake for families that they will have for years to come!

Have You Seen Our Graduation Medals?

Give your little Graduates a special gift on graduation day with these super graduation medals. These medals will add the perfect finishing touch to your graduation day and the children will delight that they get to keep them! The graduation medals are made of metal and are gold in colour. They each measure 45mm in diameter and include a centre graphic with a picture of a mortar (cap) and the year 2021. There are four lovely colours to choose from; red, blue, gold and black. The ribbon colours are matched to the centre medal colour. The ribbon colours are red and white, blue and white, black and white and yellow and black. The dimensions of the ribbons are 395mm x 22mm.

Have You Seen Our Sports Day Medals?

If you are planning a Sports Day this year then we have the perfect prizes for your end of day presentation! Our Sports Day Medals come in three colours – Gold, Silver and Bronze. The medal measures 50mm in diameter and have a trophy and the words SPORTS DAY embossed on them. Each medal comes with a ribbon in the Olympic Games colours (Blue, Yellow, Black, Green and Red). The ribbon measures 395mm x 22mm. For younger children you might like to present them with the same colour medal for participation or a super effort. For older children you might like to award first, second and third place. Therefore, a mix of Gold, Silver and Bronze medals would be suitable. There is also a discount available on large quantities of Sports Day Medals!

Have You Seen Our Graduation Certificates?

Our Graduation Certificates are the perfect award for children finishing up in preschool or primary school. These can be presented to children on graduation day or last day of school. The certificates are available in six designs and are available in either English or Irish. They are printed on high quality 160gsm paper and can be purchased in packs of 20 (with a choice of 2 designs). Once received all you need to do is add the children’s names, date and service name. These are a super addition to your end of year party to present to children on the day. They also make a great keepsake!

Whatever you are planning as part of your end of school activities ensure that you put some time aside to recognise the effort each child has made over the last year. Transition is a big part of a young child’s life and it is important to celebrate all milestones. Praising and rewarding from a young age encourages children to have a positive attitude towards education and learning. Children will remember the positive experiences related to learning and look for more of that as they move forward. Most importantly celebrate the children, say goodbye, good luck and have fun!

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Graduation Day – Are you Planning Yours?

Graduation Day is getting closer! Have you started to get organised? If you need some help with graduation attire for your special day then look no further! We have all that you need for your special end of year ceremony here at graduations.ie. Our preschool graduation gowns, graduation medals and certificates will provide you with all that you need to dress the children and honour them with a special gift on the day. Furthermore, our graduation banner posters will make for a super background for getting those memories on camera!

Putting some time aside to celebrate year end with the children is a great opportunity to give praise for all the hard work completed throughout the school year. It is also a chance to say goodbye and to wish the children all the best for the next stage of their own learning journey. Transition is a huge part of a young child’s life and it is important to mark the big occasions. It will help children to understand the process of change in their young lives and prepare them for moving onto the next stage. Talk to the children about their graduation and include them in the plans and they will delight in being part of it in more ways than just attending!

Graduation Day Essentials Now Available!

Graduation Gown and Cap Sets – Our Graduation Gowns come in 4 different colours (red, black, blue and gold) in one size that will fit children who are aged between 3 and 6 years old. The set includes a gown, cap (mortar), tassel and 2021 year charm. The gowns are made from poly-cotton with a matte finish. They have a zip on the front making them easy to put on and take off the children. The tassel and charm can be easily removed, making them a great keepsake for children, if so desired. The gowns are lightweight and washable and when taken care of, services will have them for many celebrations to come.

Graduation Medals – We have recently launched our graduation medals to a great response from customers. The medals are made of metal, gold in colour and measure 45mm in diameter. Each medal has a centre graphic showing a cap (mortar) and the year 2021. This graphic comes in 4 colours – red, gold, black and blue and the medals include a detachable two-colour ribbon to match the centre graphic. These medals are a great way to honour your little students on graduation day!

Graduation Certificates – Our graduation certificates come in a choice of 6 different designs in both Irish and English. The designs are Pink, Blue, Forest Friends, Balloons in the Sky, Dinosaurs and Fairies. They are printed on high quality 160gsm paper and can be bought in packs of 20 with a choice of 2 options for each set of 10. Once received all you need to do is add the children’s name, service name and the date. You can then present them to the children on their last day!

Graduations Banner Posters – Our graduation banners are a great addition to any graduation celebration and make a great background for photographs on the day. They come in a choice of 6 designs and measure 210mm x 900mm. They are printed on high quality 170gsm paper. Furthermore, for every five graduation gown sets ordered you will receive one banner poster for FREE!!

Graduation Tassels and Year Charm – If you have previously purchased graduation gowns you may only need to update your tassels and/or year charms. We have tassels with the 2021 year charm available in red, gold, black and blue. The tassels and year charms are detachable so can be gifted to the children on the day if you so wish.

Graduation Year Charm 2021 – If you already have your gown sets and tassels but need to update your year charm to 2021 you can also purchase the year charms individually. The year charms are gold and clip onto the tassels. The old charm can be easily removed and replaced with the current one.

We will be launching Sports Day Medals on our site over the coming days so keep an eye on our Social Media for further information!

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Gorgeous Graduation Gowns for Preschool End of Year Celebrations!

Gorgeous graduation gowns now available at graduations.ie! It’s that time of year again where services are thinking about end of year graduation ideas for preschool children. Preschool children will be moving onto Primary School in September – a milestone that is an important one to mark! Young children learn so much about themselves and the world around them in these early years. Therefore, it is important to recognise their work completed and congratulate them on a job well done. An end of year ceremony also helps children to process transition. It will help them to understand they are finished preschool and they will go to Primary School after the Summer holidays.

Services engage with families a lot over during the school term and normally include them in end of year celebrations. However, in these uncertain times it is difficult to plan too far in advance with ever changing restrictions. It may not be possible to celebrate as a group this year but services can find ways to make it special. Last year children were not in the classroom but services still made it special. There were drive by, drive through, Zoom links and individual outdoor celebrations to name but a few! Thankfully this year the children are back in the classroom. Therefore, services are in a better position to provide a celebration for the children together as a group or pod. Activities can be shared with parents and family using Zoom or other online services.

Gorgeous Graduation Gown Sets Now Available!

If you are starting to plan now then graduations.ie have the perfect gowns for your service. The preschool graduation gowns come in four beautiful colours – red, gold, blue and black. They include a cap (mortar) and a tassel with 2021 year charm. All gowns come in one size and are suitable for children from ages 3-6 years old. The gowns are made from poly-cotton with a matte finish. They have a zip front making them easy to put on and take off the children. The tassel and year charm are detachable and make for a great gift as a keepsake, if desired.

The gowns are lightweight and washable making them a great addition to any service. Ensure they are washed and stored well and you will have them for many years to come for your celebrations! If you have previously purchased gowns from us and only require tassels and/or year charms you can also purchase these items individually. We also have a range of banner posters and graduation certificates available on the site that will further enhance your celebrations!