Grad Information
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CONVOCATION INFORMATION
All students born in the year 2007 are invited to participate in the Convocation Ceremony to celebrate their high-school career.
For more information on this event and all the events of Convocation 2025, please visit this page https://stbenedict.wcdsb.ca/convocation-2025/
IMPORTANT information regarding GRAD PHOTOS can also be found on this page!
You may also want to visit these two pages:
- Scholarship information (including how to get on our graduation information email list)
- Post-secondary planning (which includes a calendar of post-secondary visits)
Grad announcements
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
College Fair – Conestoga College Oct. 28- Oct. 29 Reminder
College Fair – Reminder
College Fair is a great opportunity to learn about the programs and services Conestoga has to offer.
Faculty, students and college service providers will be available to provide information and answer questions for anyone considering studying at Conestoga or interested in learning more about post-secondary education. College Fair is also an opportunity to meet representatives from various Ontario colleges to learn more about their schools and the programs available.
October 28: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
October 29: 10:00 am- 12:30 pm
College Fair
TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples
TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples
Due: Friday October 25th (11:59 pm)
Value: Up to $60,000 over 4 years (25 scholarships each year)
Regardless of your field of study, scholarships are open to First Nation, Metis and Inuit who are members / citizen of a First Nation, Metis or Inuit community who:
● have applied for a full-time minimum 2-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study; or
● are enrolled in, or accepted to, a full-time minimum two-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study
1-866-722-2362
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships: Grade 11 Students
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship; Grade 11 students
Due date – March 15, 2024
Value: up to $10, 000
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