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CommencementEach year towards the end of the school year, the school holds a School Leaving Ceremony for students who are successfully completing their secondary school education and creates a composite photograph of all the students able to participate in the ceremony.
Please note: Parents and / or guardian of graduates must attend an information session before commencement tickets will be provided / purchased or dinner and dance tickets purchased. The sessions are: (Dates could change)
Tickets are in high demand for this event. Be advised that it might not be possible to satisfy all ticket requests. Each student is guaranteed a minimum of 2 tickets. |
Where and When
Students must arrive at the Bell Centre at 6:00 PM
Ceremony begins promptly at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30) All guests, including children, must have a ticket. This ticket must be presented at the door for admission. Graduates do not require tickets as they are seated on the stage. 2 Tickets per grad will be distributed May 11th – May 15th. Extra tickets will be available for $10.00 per ticket. These ceremonies are an once-in-a-lifetime event. Appropriate dress and behavior are required. Parents, family and friends are asked to remain seated for the entire proceedings. This event may not be suitable for very young children who cannot sit quietly for long periods of time. Your cooperation in making this a memorable event is appreciated. Grad gowns will be given out at school at the Assembly on June 19th at 2:00pm in the Small Gym. |
Are You Eligible To Attend?
The requirements for students to participate in the school leaving ceremony are as follows:
- Participants must fulfill provincial graduation requirements including completion of the graduation transition program. These requirements can be met by enrolling in on-line, night school or summer school courses. However, the course work must be completed by the end of August of the current school year.
- Participants must be currently registered in grade 12 at L.A. Matheson Secondary School.
- Students who have successfully completed the graduation requirements during the first semester and have not returned for second semester may participate in the ceremony provided that they left the school in good standing and that they have not registered at another secondary school.
- Qualified students may participate in only one School Leaving Ceremony at L.A. Matheson.
- Participants in the School Leaving Ceremony must be students in good standing as determined by the school administration.
Grad Gowns
There is no additional charge for the grad gowns. The cost for the gowns is included in your grad fee.
- The gowns will be blue with wonderful white stoles to match our great L.A. Matheson colours. A cap and tassel are also included.
- Grad gowns will be given out at the assembly held in May. This will give you an opportunity to take photos in your gown at home with your family and friends. Just a friendly reminder – dark pants or skirts and black shoes look the nicest under the gowns (dark socks also!).
- Since you are keeping your gown, there is no need for collection at the end of the ceremony.
- Keep in mind that there will be no place to store purses, coats, etc.
Valedictorian
If you would like to be the Grad Class Valedictorian, check out the page that has all the details: Click Here