Sutherland Secondary
North Vancouver School District
Grade 12 Information

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​📢 Important Graduation Updates – Class of 2026​

The Grade 12 - Class of 2026 in MS Teams​​ is the most reliable source for graduation details. Students are required to check regularly for updates!​​​​

Graduation 2026 Event Tickets 

Graduation ceremony and banquet tickets are on sale through SchoolCash Online ​now! The deadline to purchase is​ Friday, May 15th. β€‹β€‹β€‹

Ceremony​

Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM (Grads arrive at 6:00 PM)​
Ticket Limit: 20 (Ceremony tickets are not required for graduating students)
Price: $14

Please note that graduates do not need to purchase a ticket; their cap and gown will serve as their ticket to the event. Caps and gowns have already been ordered and were paid for as part of the Grad Fee at the start of the year.​


Banquet

​Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 
Time: 6:00 PM
Ticket Limit: 6  (Banquet tickets are required for graduating students)​
Price: $155

Parents and graduates are welcome to attend and will need a ticket. No physical tickets will be issued for this event; we will maintain a list at the door for entry.  There will be no refunds on any tickets after May 31st, 2026, as this is when the venue needs final numbers.  β€‹β€‹

Graduation Ceremony Rehearsal

All students must attend. Caps, gowns, and ceremony tickets will be distributed on this day.​​

Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: Period 4 β€‹ (1:50 PM)​
Location: Large Gym
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Student Speeches

Preparations for the June Graduation Ceremony are underway. Grade 12s will draft their parting words, that will be read as they cross the Orpheum stage, in the CLC 12 classes.  Speeches will not exceed 300 characters, including spaces, and be written in 3rd person. Sample speeches and instructions for submission will be provided.

The draft is due: Friday, April 17th β€‹

Should you require further information or have any questions, please see your Grade 12 Counsellor, Ms. Dhanji or email her at kdhanji@sd44.ca​​