Graduation Events
UPDATED September 2024
Graduation Photos
- Grad group photo Sept 12, 2024–Listen to the PA to be called down.
Portrait sessions must be scheduled directly with Artona.
- Individual Grad Photos are available for North Grads from October 22-28, 2024
- Group Sessions are available for North Grads from Sept 20, 2024-Mar 23, 2025
- Only photos submitted for the yearbook by Dec. 15, 2024 will be considered for publication.
Complete information and booking options can be found on the Artona webpage for Burnaby North.
Grade 12 Yearbook Submissions
Grad Write-Ups & Baby Photos
SUBMIT BY NOVEMBER 26, 2024 (to be confirmed)
All grade 12 students are welcome to submit their own message to appear next to their photo in the yearbook. Maximum 100 characters. Submit your write-up via the Microsoft Form in the Grade 12 Team.
Additionally, graduates can submit a baby photo to be included in the Grad section of the Yearbook. Submit your write-up via the Microsoft Form in the Grade 12 Team.
Grade 12 Diploma Verification Records–Early Fall
In September/October the counsellors review Diploma Verification Records for all grade 12 students. These forms verify that students are taking the classes they need to fulfill their graduation requirements. Students who are missing credits may need to change their courses to ensure they can graduate this year. Counsellors will attempt to contact student who have missing credits for graduation and notify the parents or guardians of these students.
Grad Yearbook Submissions
Details TBA
Grad Winter Gala–February
Details TBA
Valedictorian Selection Process
- Feb. 18th-27th Nomination Packages Due Feb. 27th
- March 3rd-March 4th vetting (students told on the 4th)
- March 5th – March 13th successful students produce a video
- March 31st – April 3rd Students vote
- April 4th – winner announced
- April 7th – April 25th Valedictorian creates outline & first draft
- April 25th – first draft due
- April 29th – May 15th Rewrites/Practice Sheet
- May 15th – Final Draft Due
- May 25th – Grad Leaving Ceremony!!!
Grad Day: Thursday, May 15, 2025
When: 7am-3pm
What/Where:
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Grad Breakfast: 7am-8:30am, Commons
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Grad Assembly (guest speaker; school leaving ceremony rehearsal & gown distribution): 8:40am-11:30am, BNS Large Gym
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Grad Bowling: Rev’s Bowling (5502 Lougheed Hwy)
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School Leaving Ceremony: Sunday, May 25, 2025 at SFU
When: To Be Confirmed
Where: SFU, Convocation Mall, Burnaby, BC V5A 0A9
Details & Ticket Info:
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- Each student will be given two free tickets. Each student can also purchase additional tickets from the office for $5.00 per ticket on May 16th. Please note that there are a limited number of tickets for sale (due to seating capacity).
- Families will be able to park for free in the North parking lot at SFU.
- Please Note: Grads should not bring any belongings with them as there is no place to store them. Grads should wear comfortable shoes and dress warmly as this is an outdoor venue.
Graduation Dinner/Dance Details: Friday, June 13, 2025
When: 6pm-11pm (students must enter the event by 6:30pm)
Where: The Westin Bayshore, 1601 BAYSHORE DRIVE, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, V6G 2V4
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- Cost? $130 – Please pay through School Cash Online. A ticket is required to attend. Tickets are available until June 12th.
- This is a formal event where grade 12 students will have dinner and a dance at a downtown hotel and sometimes called a “prom.”
- Students will be admitted into the Dinner and Dance from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm (no late entries).
- Students are welcome to take pictures with family and friends before 6:00 pm at the Westin Bayshore.
- Please note that this is a student-only event. No family or non-Burnaby North Grad 2023 friends are permitted into the event.
Dry After Grad: Friday, June 13-14, 2025
For further details, please visit the Dry Grad Website.
Note: the site at the above link is maintained by the volunteers of the Dry Grad Committee. If you have questions about the site content, please contact the volunteers at the contact info they provide on the site.
Grads will enjoy a night of fun, food, prizes, games and entertainment after the Dinner/Dance. There will be transportation provided from Westin Bayshore to the Dry Grad event.
NOTE: This is a separate ticketed event. Tickets at $50 via SchoolCashOnline
Times and Location to be announced
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- Dry Grad is an optional event to celebrate! Buses are arranged to transport the grads grads who are attending from the Dinner/Dance immediately after its end to the venue. Only grads who have registered and signed the Acknowledgement & Waiver may attend.
- Grads will arrive at the the event at approximately 11pm, and sign-in at the desk.
- No alcohol, drugs, smoking and/or vaping is permitted. Grads will be checked for such items.
- The event includes variety of activities, and some grads may wish to have a change of clothes. They can change at either at the Dinner/Dance (before boarding the bus) or at the event after arrival.
- Attendees will receive a grad 2024 swag bag and chance to win prizes.
- Activities include a Casino, Arcade, a 360 Selfie Photo-booth, Tattoo Artist, Tarot Card Booth, Caricature Artist, DJ selection of music, Food, Ice Skating and Soccer. Also there are also inflatables such as the Wipeout Eliminator, Axe Throwing, Hamster Race and Soccer. Or they may wish a quiet place to just enjoy!
- Cost: $50.00 – payment made through the School Cash-Online Tickets must be purchased by TBA
- Parent Volunteers: The event needs the help of parent volunteers to help decorate, supervise, monitor stations and help clean-up. Volunteer here – https://signup.com/go/ShzjgDz
- Permission Forms: Available at the office or on the dry grad website –
BNSS DG 2024 – Dry Grad Info & Forms (google.com) – completed forms should be dropped off at the BNSS Office. - Other Info: Visit the dry grad website for updates: BNSS DG 2024 (google.com)
Questions?: Just email: drygradbnss@gmail.com
For further details, please visit the Dry Grad Website maintained by the parent volunteer committee.