Moving into Grade 12 Information
Important Grad Dates & Information can be found [here tbd]
SENIOR SHIRTS
Senior Shirts are now available for ordering (June 23rd)!
Order before July 28th to ensure that they arrive before your "Last, First Day" in September!
**due to supplier issues, Adult Medium and Adult Large will be delivered in October.
https://jtc.peeluniforms.store/product/1-white-forest-green-baseball-tee-printed-full-chest-front-logo-name-logo-on-the-back/
Select ship to school to save on shipping!
CONVOCATION
Graduation Convocation will take place on Wednesday June 23, 2027 at 9:30AM
Location: Club Regent Event Centre (1425 Regent Ave W)
*There is no cost for Convocation Guest Tickets - grads do not need a ticket
*Tickets must be reserved on SchoolCash Online
*Convocation Ticket pick up will be during the Cap & Gown Pick Up Day (June 21st from 9AM-11AM)
GRAD DINNER & DANCE (SAFE GRAD)
Grad Dinner & Dance will take place on Wednesday June 23, 2027
Doors open at 7:00PM
Location: Victoria Inn- 1808 Wellington Ave
Table Sales for Dinner Reception: dates tbd
· Tickets are $85-$90 per person, non-refundable (graduate must also purchase a ticket)
· Tickets must be purchased through School Cash Online before students make their table selection.
· Tickets can only be purchased in one transaction. If you require additional tickets after your initial purchase or wish to order your tickets in two separate installments, please contact Corinnea Normandeau at corinnea.normandeau@sjasd.ca or (204) 888-8930.
· The Table Reservation Form must be completed online before students can choose their table. This form includes information about meal selection and allergies, as well as number of seats needed. Table Reservation Form is open dates TBD.
· Tables can hold a maximum of 11 people, but there is no limit on the number of guests
Table Selection for Dinner Reception – dates tbd
· Tickets must be purchased through School Cash Online before students make their table selection.
· The Table Reservation Form must also be completed online before students can choose their table. This form includes information about meal selection and allergies, as well as number of seats needed. Table Reservation Form is open dates TBD.
· Tickets can only be purchased in one transaction. If you require additional tickets after your initial purchase or wish to order your tickets in two separate installments, please contact Corinnea Normandeau at corinnea.normandeau@sjasd.ca or (204) 888-8930.
· Tables can hold a maximum of 11 people, but there is no limit on the number of guests
· Students wanting to sit with other students must come together to choose their table
"CONVOCATION FEE" [CAP & GOWN] INFORMATION
RENTAL FEE: All cap & gown rentals must be done on School Cash Online or please contact Mrs. Normandeau
$35 payment due date TBD
PICK UP: Cap & Gown Pick up will be Monday June 21st, 2027 from 9AM - 11AM at JT in the Front Link.
Students will receive a cap, gown, & V-Stole. All three pieces must be brought by the student to the convocation ceremony. We do not have any back-up pieces for students to borrow.
GOWNS FOR GRADS
Gowns for Grads is a volunteer-run organization. Gowns for Grads collects donations of formal gowns, evening bags, & jewelry which are re-distributed to Manitoba High School Diploma graduates, or Mature Student Diploma graduates, who are facing financial challenges. Every student deserves to enjoy their grad day.
Grade 12 Grads: Please reach out to Mrs. Brophy by February 28th if you are interested in this service.
Grade 12+ Grads: Please reach out to Mrs. Goetz by February 28th if you are interested in this service.
GRADWEAR
stay tuned for information on ordering
CONVOCATION WRITE UP
FUNDRAISING
All Grad Fundraisers will be posted here
GRAD COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
GRAD THEME VOTING:
SAFE GRAD
· This is the parent-organized and supervised celebration held immediately after the Graduation Dinner. Students (& their Guest if they choose to bring one) must attend the Graduation Dinner in order to
attend Safe Grad.
· Parents must sign their child into Safe Grad
We will need parents/guardians to volunteer. Contact: jtsafegrad@gmail.com
*Because the school cannot provide your contact information to the Safe Grad Committee without consent, we ask that you complete the form that was emailed to families if you would like to receive communications about what is planned and how to get involved. By completing this form, you consent to the school sharing the information you have entered below with the Safe Grad Committee Chair person. If you do not complete the form that was emailed, you will not be included on future communications.
The next SAFE GRAD PARENT MEETING is: Thursday September 24th, 2026
SAFE GRAD FUNDRAISERS
All Safe Grad Fundraisers will be posted here
GRAD PHOTOS
There is NO fee for students to have their graduation photo taken for our composite that will hang proudly in the JTC halls for years to come. If you wish to have a formal sit down, with multiple poses with the potential to order your own personal grad photos- there will be a sitting fee (estimated $30-$35). More information to come.
February 16th- 19th, 2027
retakes: April 15th & 16th, 2027
General Information:
Schedule Your Photo Appointment: Book online for your designated school dates. Simply search by your schools Postal Code: R2Y 0H4, enter your schools name, and enter your name as it appears in the school’s records. If your name doesn’t appear, please contact Customer Service at 1-888-676-1647 for assistance.
Location: Photos will be taken in the Theatre
Arrival Time: Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
Contemporary Poses:
You can include contemporary poses, which are casual shots of the graduate only.
**Note: Due to allergies, animals are not permitted at any grad photo sessions**
JOSTENS GRAD RINGS
*Click photo to be redirected to the Jostens website.
GRAD POWWOW
Each May SJASD holds a Divisional Grad Pow Wow. Students who are self-declared will automatically be sent an invitation in the Spring.
We encourage our Indigenous & Metis families to fill out their self-declaration forms as many opportunities, scholarships & experiences will come up over the year.
Typically held at Sturgeon Heights Collegiate- 2665 Ness Ave.
Check out @SJASD_INDIGENOUS_SUCCESS on Instagram for Grad PowWow Information
GRAD WALK
Grads have an opportunity to walk the halls of their old Elementary & Hedges Middle School. Sign up information will come out end of May.
Fun Idea for Thought.... Bring along a photo of you from elementary and/or middle school. Might be a fun side-by-side photo opportunity while taking pictures with your old teachers!
Tuesday June 22nd, 2027. More information to follow in April/May
GRADE 12 INDIGENOUS GRAD COACH
If you have self-identified as Indigenous on your school registrations, our Indigenous Grad Coach Cherie Stroppa (cherie.stroppa@sjasd.ca) is available to help your student navigate their final year with confidence, purpose & pride.
Together, they will focus on:
• Increasing graduation rates through personalized support and encouragement
• Breaking down barriers that may affect academic or personal success
• Setting meaningful goals for education, career, and personal development
• Exploring career pathways and post-secondary options
• Identifying scholarships and bursaries to support future opportunities
• Assistance in citizenship application for Metis and First Nation students
• Invitation to the Divisional Pow Wow for graduating 2027 students
