Year 12 Presentation Ceremony
Monday, 30 November 2026 – River View Room, Optus Stadium
The Mindarie Senior College Year 12 Presentation Ceremony is the final formal event for Year 12 students. This is a special occasion where we celebrate and farewell the Class of 2026.
Awards will be given for outstanding achievement and community involvement, and our talented performing arts students will also showcase their talents during the event.
Students will be dressed in an academic gown and will cross the stage to be recognised for their commitment to secondary schooling.
Event Details
| Date: | Monday, 30 November 2026 |
| Venue: | Optus Stadium – River View Room 333 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood, 6100. Enter through Gates C and D, Doors 7 & 8. |
| Parking: | Limited parking will be available on the Northern Oval at Optus Stadium. A map of the stadium parking can be downloaded here: Stadium Park Map. |
| Student Arrival Time: | Students must arrive at 1.00pm to collect their academic gowns. Students will be marshalled to the River View Room for a Year 12 address and rehearsal commencing at 1.45pm. |
| Event Start Time: | 3.00pm – doors will open for guest seating at 2.45pm. |
| Event Conclusion: | Approximately 6.00pm |
| Tickets: | Guests: $40 each Students: Complimentary Book tickets at: https://www.trybooking.com/DOVTM Initial limit of 2 guests per student – see below for further information. |
Tickets
Round 1 ticket sales are available until Friday, 25 September at 4.00pm. Please note that students must secure a ‘complimentary’ ticket via the Trybooking link.
Due to the seating capacity of the River View Room, an initial allocation of two guest tickets per student will be available to ensure all families have an equitable opportunity to attend. Please note that if more than two tickets are purchased, they will be immediately refunded through TryBooking.
Families will be notified at the start of Term 4 if additional tickets become available and advised of the process for purchasing these additional tickets.
All guests and students must have a valid TryBooking ticket to enter the venue oin the day. These tickets will be emailed to you at the time of booking. Please ensure you have checked that you have them before attending the event. Tickets can be presented either on your mobile device or as a printed copy. Please have them ready to be scanned by staff before entering through Doors 7 & 8.
What time does the event start and finish?
The ceremony will commence in the River View Room at 3.00pm with guest seating from 2.45pm. Students are required to arrive at 1.00pm at Optus Stadium (Gates D, Doors 7 & 8) to be issued with their gowns.
The event will conclude at approximately 6.00pm and all students are expected to stay inside the River View Room until this time.
What do students wear?
Students are expected to dress in neat and appropriate attire. As students will be required to walk across the stage, footwear should be comfortable and suitable for this purpose. Very high heels are not recommended.
Upon arrival, each student will be issued with an academic gown and sash to wear over their clothing for the duration of the ceremony.
At the end of the ceremony, students will remain in the River View Room to receive their presentation packs from their Mentor teachers. Before leaving the venue, all students must return their gown to the gown collection station located in the concourse area. Please note that gowns must NOT be taken home.
Will refreshments be available to purchase at the venue?
A selection of tea, coffee, soft drinks and light snacks including chips and chocolate bars, will be available for purchase from The Champions Terrace prior to guest seating in the River Room at 2.45pm.
Please be aware that full meals will not be available for purchase at the venue, and there will be no additional food vendors operating within Optus Stadium during the event. We therefore recommend that students and guests enjoy a substantial meal before arriving. As this is a school event, alcohol will not be available.
For those wishing to dine before or after the ceremony, the City View Café within Optus Stadium is available for lunch, while The Camfield, located adjacent to the stadium, is an option for either lunch before the event or for dinner afterwards.
How do I get there?
BY TRAIN – Optus Stadium is easily accessible by train via the Joondalup Line. Travel time from Clarkson Station is approximately 53 minutes, with the 11:59am service arriving at Optus Stadium Station at 12:52pm. We recommend using the Transperth Journey Planner to check train times and plan your journey.
BY CAR – Limited parking will be available on the Northern Oval at Optus Stadium. Guests travelling by car are encouraged to arrive early to secure a parking space. A map of the stadium precinct and parking locations can be downloaded here: Stadium Park Map.
Is there professional photography?
Bliss Studio will be on site to capture this significant milestone for our Year 12 students.
Professional individual and family photographs will be available from 12.30pm in the concourse area near Gates C & D, and again following the ceremony until 6.30pm. In addition, official photographs will be taken throughout the ceremony, including students being recognised on stage.
Information about viewing and ordering photographs will be included in the students’ presentation packs.
We look forward to celebrating your young person’s final year of schooling and recognising this significant milestone at what promises to be a memorable event.