DRCSS students will now be graduating in a couple of weeks. June 20th is the new date for graduation and Norm Casavant, principal of the DRCSS, says the date is being changed from September 4th.
“The premier announced recently that school may very well start at the end of August. So we chose to likely move our grad to August 29th, and then we realized that things probably aren’t going to be that much different when we start the fall. So, it was then determined that if we’re looking at having to cancel again in the fall, let’s run a hybrid event on June 20th and do our best to make this event as positive for our graduates as possible.”
The details of what grad will look like are still being worked on, but students will get their diplomas, MC’s will be announcing scholarships, baby photos will be shown, the day will be recorded and the students will receive a disc of the graduation, the guest speaker and Casavant will have messages recorded for the video as well.
A graduation parade has been organized by the grad parents. After all the private convocations have finished, graduates are invited to participate. Graduates must pre-register for the parade and can do so by clicking here. Any graduates without access to a vehicle are asked to contact Mr Bennet at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling (204) 638-4629
Casavant is pleased with the new date.
“To get it done now, so grads can move on and do what they need to do, versus us not sure what the fall will look like and try to plan an event that may have to be cancelled anyhow. In my mind, this is significantly better for everyone involved.”
Casavant says they know how difficult this time is for the community and grads and hopes the day will bring some sunshine for everybody.
As plans are finalized, more information will be shared to the DRCSS website.
