Livestream Grad Ceremony
Grad Ceremony Friday, June 6th Centre Street Campus – 3900 2nd Street NE
Grads and families should aim for an 8:45 a.m. arrival and the outside doors to the venue will open at that time. Grads will go upstairs to find their TA area. The auditorium doors will open at 9:00 for seating. All guests entering seating areas require a ticket for entry.
Upon entering the theatre, please fill in seating rows so there are no empty spaces. Ushers may ask you to move down to allow more families to be seated. Families with pre-arranged accessible seating will be guided to their designated seats by the ushers. Once the ceremony begins, there is no waiting in the venue lobby, so guests should be in their seating area.
The doors to the theatre will be closed at 9:25 to allow the processional to begin on time. Guests who arrive late will only be seated at a single late entry in the first portion of the program, before the introduction of graduates begins. Any arrivals after that time, will be seated when appropriate to ensure it does not interfere with student speakers or the special moment of graduates crossing the stage.
No noisemakers, no large bags, no food, no drink, confetti, or other prohibited items will be permitted in the auditorium. We request that cell phones be turned off during the ceremony. Once seated in the theatre, guests should remain in their seats for the entire ceremony and are not permitted to move to the aisle or front for photo taking.
Please watch for the special Messenger on Wednesday with the link for the livestreaming.
Students who missed the opportunity to purchase additional guest ceremony tickets, please go to Student Services Monday at lunch.
Formal Graduation Reception – Friday June 6th – WinSport (Martin McPhail Centre) 151 Canada Olympic Road S.W. – 2:30-5:00
All guests require a ticket. Grads who have not yet picked up their tickets, must do so on Monday or Tuesday at lunch in room 121. Parking at WinSport is free, please follow the direction of the parking attendants. No outside food or drinks are allowed in the Reception. Once individuals have entered the reception, they may not leave and return.
Formal Reception/Grad Update May 2025
Formal Ceremony: Ticket and gown distribution will take place next week! On Wednesday, May 21st and Thursday, May 22nd graduating students will be called to Student Services to receive their grad regalia of gown, cap, tassel and vee-stole. At that time, each grad will be offered four complimentary guest tickets for family and friends to attend the ceremony. In order to receive any of these items, Grad fees must be paid at the Business Office.
Graduates do not require a ticket for themselves, but everyone else, regardless of age, requires a ticket. Families are reminded that this is not an event to bring young children to, due to the length of the ceremony and requirement to remain seated throughout the entire program and a livestream link will be offered for those not able to attend.
The final day to pick up the four free tickets will be Monday, May 26th. Any tickets not claimed will be made available for purchase, $5 each, and distributed in Student Services, on Wednesday, May 28th, beginning at 8:30 a.m., on a first come first served basis (maximum 2). Payment must be made in cash on that day. Students absent on May 28th must arrange for someone to pay and pick up their ticket at the scheduled time.
Grad TicketsGrad reception ticket fees are now up on PowerSchool for parents to pay. All fees must be paid in full by May 15th for families to secure the tickets.
Also please remember to email Ms. Gierach at aigierach@cbe.ab.ca if you have any dietary restrictions by May 15th.
Grad 2025
We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of this graduating class with a formal afternoon reception at WinSport (151 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, AB T3B 5R5) from 2:30PM-5:00PM. Parking is complimentary.
Attendees at the reception will be able to enjoy delicious appetizers and refreshments, photo opportunities, and a dance, hosted by a professional DJ. The grad student body voted and selected the following menu for the reception:
Shanghai noodles, sticky rice, Thai marinated shrimp, lemongrass chicken, teriyaki tofu, carrot, onion, bean sprouts, baby corn, broccolini, vegetable spring rolls, pork & kim chi dumplings, chili oil, soy sauce and vinegar plus dessert.
Dietary restrictions can be accommodated so please email Ms. Gierach if required.
Each attendee, including the graduate, requires a ticket for the reception. Graduates must be on the grad list to purchase tickets. Please pay your grad fees and check MyPass to ensure you are on the grad list. If not, see your counsellor.
To sign up for tickets, please fill out this form which will be available Monday, April 28th: https://forms.office.com/r/etjxdPPqVJ . This form will close on May 7th.
Once the form is completed, the cost of tickets ($60 per ticket) will be uploaded onto PowerSchool for payment. Please allow a minimum of 3 business days for this to happen. Students may visit the business office to pay or fees may be paid online. All fees are due by May 15th.
Tickets will be available for pick up later in May - students will be informed via D2L and announcements. All grad fees must be paid for students to pick up their tickets.
Please email aigierach@cbe.ab.ca if you have any questions and require dietary accommodations.
"Some of our students have asked whether they can wear items that represent their culture or identity along with their cap and gown during the graduation ceremony. As a public school system, we celebrate students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and beliefs. Students are therefore welcome to wear items that represent their culture or identity, such as Hijabs or beads, as long as these items contribute to a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe environment."
The culmination of twelve years of education is a special time in the life of students, parents and staff and we are excited for the planning of these celebrations!
Requirements for Graduation 2025
High School Graduation is a formal celebration of successfully completion of the Alberta High School Diploma. In order to be eligible to participate in the Graduation Ceremony and Graduation Reception, students must meet the requirements for the diploma. To cross the stage in your gown, you must be registered in the courses that will have you meeting each specific requirement:
- minimum of 100 credits
- 30 Level English
- 30 Social Studies
- 20 Level Math
- 20 Science
- Phys Ed 10
- 10 CTS or Fine Arts credits
- Two additional 30 Level credits
A graduation list will be posted late October, February, and May outside the main office on the Grad board. This will include all of the student IDs of those who are on track to meet requirements at those markers.
Students can see their most current credits through their MyPass account, which they have created in TA.
Students should not assume they will be allowed to participate in the Graduation Ceremony because they are in grade 12. If you have specific questions, please reach out to your student's guidance counsellor:
Ms. MacDonald - Last names A - G
Ms. Early - Last names H - O
Mr. Reitbauer - Last names P -Z
Graduation Events Venues are in place for our official celebrations!
Formal Graduation Ceremony - the morning of June 6th in the auditorium at Centre Street.
Formal Graduation Reception – The afternoon of June 6th at WinSport in their beautiful Legacy Room reception hall overlooking the western views of the city and mountains.
Information about these events and upcoming surveys, opportunities for involvement and planning, will all be communicated on the Grad D2L Shell as well as in TA and Messenger emails.
Student Graduation Committee:
The student branch of the graduation planning committee will begin meeting on October 29th. Students will have the opportunity to be involved in bringing together our ceremony and reception celebrations!
Valedictorian and Speakers:
Applications for valedictorian and other class representatives will begin in January with final selections being made in second semester. Candidates will be asked to submit report cards, evidence of school involvement, a full draft of their speech, and have the endorsement of all their teachers. Interviews and auditions will be arranged with successful candidates.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
> Grad Gown Measurements in TA: Wednesdays in November
> Graduation photos: January 2025
> Valedictorian Applications: January 2025
> Grad List Deadline: May 2025
> Grad Reception Ticket Sales: Early May
> Grad Rehearsal: Thursday, June 5th during Period 3 and 4
> Grad Gown and Cap Distribution: May 28th -31st
> GRADUATION CEREMONY and RECEPTION 2024: Friday, June 6th
