Grad 2017 - L.A. Matheson Secondary School

Principal’s Message 

This is a very exciting and somewhat anxious time for our Grade 12 students. They are busy making decisions about post-secondary plans that include education, careers and vocations. In addition, they are concentrating on successfully completing grade 12, applying for scholarships and participating in graduation activities such as Commencement, the Grad Banquet and Dry Grad. This newsletter includes important information to help both parents and students plan these significant events. Please read this newsletter carefully so that you do not miss essential information.

Important events to keep in mind are:

Commencement Ceremony

Tuesday June 6 at 7:00 pm

Bell Centre for Performing Arts

All guests must have a ticket to enter the ceremony

Parent Tea

Tuesday June 27 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm

L.A. Matheson Court Yard

Enjoy the splendor and take pictures

Graduation Banquet    

Tuesday, June 27 from 5:30 pm – 12:00 am

Tsawwassen Springs Golf and Country Club

Dry Grad celebration     

Wednesday, June 28 from 12:00 am to 5:30 am

L. A. Matheson Cafeteria

Starts right after the Graduation Banquet

Buses Reminder: All grads will be bussed to the Graduation Banquet after the Parent Tea, and will return in buses back to the school for the Dry Grad celebration!  Students will be bussed based on their table selections for the Grad Banquet!  Student are not permitted to drive themselves.

I hope that all grade 12 students will be able to fully participate in these events as graduation from high school is a once in a lifetime experience. At the same time, I want our students not to lose sight of the real goal: successfully completing grade 12!  In spite of upcoming celebrations, it is important to remain focused on schoolwork; there are still many assignments, tests and provincial exams in the immediate future!  Like I told them in our last assembly: they are still grade 12 students; they are not yet Grads!

My wish for our grade 12 students is a successful year in partnership with safe, fun and memorable graduation events. I look forward to seeing all of you and your parents at these activities in June.

Mr. R. Hayes

Principal