Dear Graduates and Parents,

We are committed to planning graduation activities to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all our graduates. We recognize that this past year has been very difficult, and grade 12 students deserve to be rewarded for persevering during such historically challenging times.

In accordance with guidelines from Hamilton Public Health and the board, we will be making a final decision about the format of our graduation ceremony by June 1st. However, regardless of the situation we find ourselves in at that time, we will work to ensure the class of 2021 has some form of a ceremony with a valedictorian, graduation awards, and speeches. It is our intention, as a school, to provide the best graduation experience possible to celebrate the achievements of our students, while still working within the safety parameters we are given.

At this time, we ask that all graduates please access cash online to pay the $50.00 graduation fee. This fee will include gown, cap, tassel, graduation program, as well as gifts for all the graduates and other incidentals.

As we move forward into the final months of this ever-changing school year, we pray for health, happiness, and an abundance of patience as we work to overcome any obstacles placed before us. May God bless you and keep you safe as we navigate these uncertain times.

If you have any further questions or comments, please feel free to email the school at stma@hwcdsb.ca. We will continue to keep you posted throughout the process.

Sincerely,
Mrs. DiPaolo-Smit
Graduation Chair