Graduation Events Info

Graduation Events

UPDATED January 2024


Graduation Photos

Portrait sessions must be scheduled directly with Artona.

  • Grad Photos are available for North Grads from October 1-7, 2023.
  • Grad group photo Sept 26, 2023.

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 28, 2023

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–TBA


Grad Ensemble Selection Process–TBA


Grad Day: Thursday, May 16, 2024

When: 7am-3pm

What/Where:

      • Grad Breakfast: 7am-8:30am, Location TBA
      • Grad Assembly (guest speaker; school leaving ceremony rehearsal & gown distribution): 8:40am-11:30am, BNS Theatre
      • Grad Spirit Activity: Details TBA

School Leaving Ceremony: Saturday, May 25, 2024 at SFU

When: 6:30pm (Grads need to arrive earlier, details TBA)

Where: SFU, Convocation Mall, Burnaby, BC V5A 0A9

Details & Ticket Info TBA


Graduation Dinner/Dance Details: Friday, June 28, 2024

When: 4pm-10pm

Where: The Westin Bayshore, 1601 BAYSHORE DRIVE, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, V6G 2V4

Details TBA.


Dry After Grad: Friday, June 28, 2024

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 in Burnaby held at The Scotia Barn.

NOTE:  This is a separate ticketed event.  Tickets at $45 via SchoolCashOnline

When: 11pm-3am

Where: The Scotia Barn, 6501 Sprott St, Burnaby, BC V5B 3B8

For further details, please visit the Dry Grad Website maintained by the parent volunteer committee.