announcement

Grade 12 Commencement Ceremony

Dear Grade 12 Families,

We are excited to celebrate our students at the upcoming Grade 12 Commencement Ceremony

Event Details:

📅 Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026 3pm
📍 Location: First Ontario Concert Hall
🎓 Student arrival Time: 2:00 PM
🚪 Doors Open for Families: 2:30 PM
🎤 Ceremony Begins: 3:00 PM (5pm approx. end time)

Gown Distribution: Student gowns will be distributed this week (June 1–June 4) in the school cafeteria Period 5.

Students on co-op may pick up their gowns on Wednesday June 3rd after the Co-op Fair (P5)
Students who are unable to pick up their gown at school must contact Ms. O’Leary or their guidance councillor to arrange an alternate pickup time
Student must have a gown to participate in Commencement, please ask your student to contact their guidance councillor if they have not purchased a gown.

Parking & Arrival: Please note that parking in the downtown core is currently limited and may be challenging due to construction on Main st. We encourage families to:

Arrive early to allow extra time for parking
Consider carpooling or alternative transportation where possible

A map of First Ontario Concert Hall and nearby parking can be found here: Please NOTE: WE ARE AT THE CONCERT HALL NOT THE CENTRE

Currently the parking lot off Main st is NOT accessible, you must access off King St. or park across the street in any of the Green P parking locations.

We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with you and your family!

Warm regards,
Student Services
Westdale Secondary School