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.
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
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 at shane.pereiragarza@wcdsb.ca immediately to request.
GUEST TICKETS: This year the fee has been reduced as Centre in the Square is moving tickets to the box office. Tickets will be made available for purchase $5/ticket (plus box office fees). More information will be shared with students in March regarding how they can purchase their guest tickets (up to 4), including wheelchair and accessible seating.
Please do not contact the main office regarding tickets at this time.
We are so excited to celebrate this milestone with you. Stay tuned to announcements, your school email and the website https://stbenedict.wcdsb.ca/convocation-2026/ for more details.
Sincerely,
Your SBCSS Convocation Committee
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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