This year's Grad 2026 Convocation, Dinner and Safe Grad will be on Wednesday, June 24th at the Victoria Inn & Convention Centre, Wellington Ballroom, 1808 Wellington Avenue.
Convocation: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Wellington Ballroom. Grads must arrive between 9:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. wearing their caps and gowns in order to line up and prepare to cross the stage.
Grads will check in at the Carlton Room and guests can line up at the entrance to the Wellington Room and wait for the doors to open at 9:30 a.m. Seating for guests is first come, first served as seating is limited. There will be a live stream for those who are unable to attend.
Grad Dinner: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the South Centennial Room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. Tickets will go on sale TBD. Price is TBD for an adult meal and TBD for a children's meal (12 and under). Table reservations will be on a first come, first served basis during TBD.
The evening includes a 3-course dinner, speeches, photo opportunities, beverages (non-alcoholic only) and dancing (if time permits).
Safe Grad: 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the South Centennial Room. This parent-led, themed event includes dancing, beverages**, snacks and activities. School staff will not be in attendance.
Grads must purchase tickets with the option of purchasing a 2nd ticket for a guest.
A parent/guardian or another adult must pick up both grad and guest at the same time.
**Alcoholic beverages may only be served to and consumed by grads and guests who are 18+.
For more information, check out the Safe Grad Instagram account: sjci2026safegrad
Safe Grad Parent Committee Info:
Safe Grad is a parent planned event and requires a committed group of parents to help plan and supervise the event. Any parents/guardians who are interested in helping plan this event are encouraged to attend the Safe Grad Meetings throughout the year. If you are interested in helping with Safe Grad but are unable to attend the meetings, please email leah.madrid@sjasd.ca
- The next Safe Grad Parent Meeting will take place Wednesday, November 12th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 206. Please enter through the staff parking lot doors off of Rutland Street around the back of the school. Doors will be unlocked at 6:30 p.m.
Safe Grad Email: TBD
Safe Grad Instagram Account: sjci2026safegrad
The Safe Grad Committee is currently raffling off two tickets to the Grey Cup. Any parents interested in purchasing raffle tickets or are able to sell tickets on behalf of Safe Grad can send their graduate to pick up the booklets from Mrs. Madrid.
The committee is also teaming up with Purdy's Chocolates to raise funds for Safe Grad. Order deadline is November 17th. Click the link below to order.
Grad Photos & Retakes: February 2nd, 2026 and March 20th, 2026 (retakes) in the library
Grad Choir: TBD
Grad Newsletter:
Grad Rehearsal: Monday, June 22nd at 10:00 a.m. in the high school gym. All students must attend. Caps and gowns will be handed out at this time.
Grad Walk: June - TBD
Valedictorian: Applications are due by TBD.
Volunteer Hours: Volunteer hours are no longer required in order to receive the SJASD diploma or SJASD scholarships. However, students are encouraged to continue to collect and submit hours for outside scholarships which may require volunteering.
