Convocation 2026

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Convocation announcements and information

GUEST TICKETS – CONVOCATION 2026

CLASS OF 2026:  IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION 
All students in the Class of 2026 who completed the RSVP and indicated they would be attending the Convocation Ceremony on June 9th have received a personal access code in your wcdsb email.  Please flag this email, you will require this code to purchase guest tickets for the ceremony.  Do not share this code.
THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE BOX OFFICE WILL OPEN ON FRIDAY APRIL 10TH AT 20:30PM. 
  • Ticket price:  Each ticket is  $5.00, plus any applicable venue fees.
  • Ticket Limit: Each student is limited to a maximum of 4 guest tickets.
  • Single Use Code: Please note that the code is unique to your student and will only work once to purchase up to 4 tickets. Since this is a one-time code, if you are purchasing tickets for multiple households, please note that the tickets need to be purchased all at once. You may select seats in different locations.
  • Deadline: Ticket sales will close on Thursday, April 30th. Once the box office has closed, tickets cannot be purchased and the sales cannot be reopened.
Tickets can be purchased through the Centre in the Square using one of two methods:
April 2nd, 2026|

Convocation Information

Dear Students of the Class of 2026,

 All students born in 2008 have been invited to participate in the 2026 St. Benedict C.S.S. Convocation Ceremony, regardless of graduation status.

The St. Benedict C.S.S. 2026 Convocation date has been confirmed:

Our Convocation Ceremony is on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 at Centre in the Square, Kitchener.  Event will begin at 7:00pm.

CONVOCATION RSVP FORM Students, please complete the following RSVP form (ONLY your wcdsb email can access) to indicate your attendance for Convocation events and complete details.  Read all the information carefully in the google form and submit as soon as possible.

 SCHOOL CASH ONLINE:  This week you will receive a school cash online invitation to pay the $80 convocation fee.  The majority of this fee covers the rental of the facility, each student’s cap and gown, graph photo sitting fee and folder & composite.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER: **Important note:  If any of your guests require a sign language interpreter, please email Mrs. Garza [more…]

February 12th, 2026|

Class of 2026: SAVE THE DATES

Class of 2026- it’s time to start planning your Convocation!

Convocation is a celebration of all students of the Class of 2026 (all students born in 2008) regardless of Graduation status.  

We are excited to announce the date has been set for your:

Convocation Ceremony:  Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 – Centre in the Square

As well your:

Grad Liturgy and Breakfast Celebration will be held on Thursday May 28th, 2026.

Please save these two important dates in your calendar.

Have questions about the difference between Graduation and Convocation?

  • Graduation= receive your OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) by completing the requirements outlined by the Ministry of Education 
  • Convocation = ceremony to celebrate the whole class of 2026 regardless of graduation status 
  • All students in the class of 2026 (those born in 2008) are eligible to attend the convocation ceremony in June regardless of graduation status 
  • Those who are unsure about their graduation/convocation status, should confirm with their guidance counsellor
November 17th, 2025|

Checklist for Grads

  • Flag email with access code

  • April 10th @ 2:30pm – tickets on sale

  • Pay Fee on School Cash Online

  • Save the Date:  Convocation Ceremony- Tues. June 9th, 2026

  • Save the Date:  Grad Liturgy & Breakfast-May 28th, 2026

  • Complete RSVP Form

  • Book your Grad Photo!

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