Grad 2025
Who is Eligible to Participate?
Grade 12 students who are in good standing and in a position to graduate at the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year are eligible to participate in graduation-related events. Prior to participating in events, each student and a parent/guardian will be required to sign a Grad Activities Contract to acknowledge that they are aware of student expectations during the different gradation events.
Grad Fee
Each Grade 12 student will be assessed a grad fee on Student/Parent Connect. The fee includes the cost of the grad cap and gown, and other miscellaneous costs incurred through the hosting of gradation-related events. The graduation fee is $50 and must be paid for in order for a student to participate in any grad-related events and receive their grad gown.
Grad Boat Cruise
A Grad Boat Cruise is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2024. Tickets to this semi-formal event will cost $125 and will be on sale during September 12-19. The ticket cost includes round-trip transportation to Coal Harbour, a luxury yacht cruise with stunning waterfront views, a gourmet buffet dinner catering to all dietary needs, and an evening of dancing. Students who wish to participate must submit the Grad Activities Contract.
Grad Photos
Grad photos are taken by Artona Studios. Photos will take place at North Delta Secondary school between January 25 to February 3, 2025. A studio trailer will be set up in the back parking lot of the school and students should arrive for their scheduled appointment time.
How Artona Grad Sessions Work
- Book an appointment HERE. There is no cost to book an appointment but a credit or debit card is required to secure the booking. Students are not charged until the time of their session.
- Get photographed and pay the $60 deposit. At the time of their session, students pay a $60 deposit they can use toward a purchase later. Both casual and formal photos will be taken, including one for the yearbook. If students choose not to order, the deposit will be refunded within 30 days.
- View and order photos online. Students and families can purchase their photos online, with both digital and print options available.
Helpful Links
How to Prepare for Grad Photos
What to Wear for Grad Photos
All about Grad Group Sessions
If you have questions, please visit https://artona.com/contact-us
Red Carpet & Grad Banquet
The Red Carpet and Grad Banquet are scheduled for Friday, May 23, 2025. The Red Carpet event takes place at the front of the school. Family and friends are invited to watch their graduating student walk the red carpet wearing their formal wear. This is an optional event and there is no cost for students to participate in this event. Students are expected to arrange their own transportation to the school for this event.
The Grad Banquet follows the Red Carpet Event. All grads who choose to participate in this event will be transported by bus to and from the grad banquet. The Grad Banquet is an optional event and the cost to participate will be announced closer to the date. The ticket cost will include bus transportation to and from the Banquet, a grad class photo, dinner and dancing.
Grad 2025 After Party (Dry Grad)
The After Party is for graduating classes of North Delta, Burnsview, Delview, and Sands and runs from 11:30pm Friday, May 23, 2025 – 5:00am Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the North Delta Recreation Centre.
Ticket prices: $55 early bird; $70 regular
Ticket sales dates:
Tuesday, March 11 (early bird sale $55 per ticket)
Wednesday, April 2 ($70 per ticket)
Thursday, May 1 ($70 per ticket)
Grads will enjoy a night of fun, food, prizes, and entertainment in the company of their graduating friends. It allows grads to celebrate in a safe and fun environment, with the activities going until the wee hours of the morning!
Parent volunteers are needed to help plan the event, if you can help, please consider attending the meetings on the following dates at 7pm in the Delview Library:
January 8
February 12
April 9 & 23
May 7, 14 & 21
Any questions, please email: DryGrad.DeltaNorthEnd@gmail.com
Valedictory
The Valedictory Ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:00pm. This is a formal event where graduating students ‘cross the stage’. Graduating students will wear a cap and gown that they will receive from the school in the weeks leading up to the event. A limited number of tickets will be available to family and friends to attend this event. This is an optional event. The cost for students to participate in this event are included in their Graduation Fee that was assessed earlier in the school year on Student/Parent Connect.