GRAD 2026

****IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR GRADS AND PARENTS***

Hello Grads and Parents of Grads

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THERE IS AN IMPORTANT GRAD MEETING FOR STUDENT AND PARENTS TOMORROW, MAY 6TH ONLINE USING TEAMS:
See link below:
Hey families of Grade 12’s,
We will be having a quick but informative meeting about the upcoming grad season.  You can expect to hear us address the following topics:
Please join us on teams:  email was sent to grads and parents today!  We will begin at 7:00pm.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Attentions Grads and Parents!  The Grad Banquet tickets will be on sale on Monday, April 27th until May 14th at 3:00pm. The price of the ticket is $185. Please go to Parent Connect to purchase a ticket.

If a banquet ticket is not available on your student fee statement – this means you have not yet completed the Grad Code of Conduct or have student fees outstanding. Once these 2 items have been reconciled, a ticket will be available for purchase the next day.  Please note, tickets cannot be purchased on Student Connect – you must be signed in on Parent Connect.

Grads will be able to pick their dining table for the banquet once a ticket has been purchased.  On Wednesday, May 6th, all those who have paid for their banquet ticket can see Ms Serres in room #2133 to select a table.  Every Wed & Fri at lunch after that, grads who have subsequently purchased a banquet ticket will be able to select a table.  One thing to keep in mind, is that the table they select corresponds to the bus number they will be assigned.  So purchase early!

Grad Newsletter April 2026 Updated

GRADE 12 GRAD INFO NIGHT IS MAY 6, 2026:

We invite all Grade 12 students and their families to join us for our Grad Info Night on May 6 at 7:00 p.m. The session will be held on Microsoft Teams and will provide important information about upcoming grad events, year-end expectations, and the celebrations planned for our students.
This evening is a wonderful opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and ensure everyone feels prepared and supported as we head into this exciting final stretch of the school year. A Teams link will be shared closer to the date.

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Grads:

With just 12 weeks remaining, this is an exciting time filled with anticipation, celebration, and
important milestones for the Class of 2026. While the energy of the season is high, it’s also a
time when staying vigilant, focused, and consistent matters most. We encourage all students to
continue checking in with their teachers, completing outstanding assignments, and showing
up to class ready to learn. These habits will ensure that every student finishes the year strong
and remains on track for graduation.
Final term is full of memorable moments, but it is also a period where commitment and
follow-through make a significant difference. By staying organized, communicating with staff,
and keeping academic goals in sight, students can set themselves up for a successful and
confident end to their Grade 12 year.
We are proud of the hard work our grads have shown so far, and we look forward to supporting
them as they move toward the finish line. Let’s make these last week’s meaningful, productive,
and full of positive momentum.

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Grade 12 Grad Games:

Grad games will be starting in January. It is an opportunity for our Grade 12’s to connect through sport and trivia. There are five events throughout the last half of the year with the first one being on January 20th. Please complete the following form: Grad Games 2026 and choose your top 3 events you would like to participate in.

Career and Post Secondary Information

Ms. Gehiere is Seaquam’s Career and Post-Secondary Advisor. She provides guidance to students and families on post-secondary pathways, career planning, and related opportunities. She also shares valuable information about internal and external scholarships. Ms. Gehiere communicates directly with grads through their deltalearns accounts and is available to answer questions or book appointments. She can be reached by email at jgehiere@deltaschools.ca . Her office hours is open on Monday to Thursdays from 9:00am to 2:45pm.

Dry Grad

Dry Grad: Dry Grad will take place at the North Delta Recreation Centre immediately after the banquet and typically runs until 5:00 a.m. This event is organized by the Seaquam Dry Grad Committee. Students will change into casual clothing at the banquet before boarding buses to Dry Grad. Tickets are available at a regular price of $120. Here is Dry Grad’s email if you would like to purchase tickets: seaquamdrygrad2026@gmail.com

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A lot has been happening behind the scenes as we prepare for the Dry Grad 2026 happening on Saturday, June 13th, 2026. We have had a few fundraisers completed. We need to fundraise quite a bit of money for the Dry Grad so we would love it if you can share with your friends and family for any donations.

Dry Grad is an event which provides our kids with a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment to celebrate their graduation. It is a fully supervised fun event, sponsored by the parents. It takes place after the dinner and dance on Saturday, June 13th from 10:30 pm to Sunday, June 14th at 4:00 am at the North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Avenue, Delta, BC.  Please look for communication from the school about the red carpet and the dinner and dance on June 13th in the near future.

Dry Grad Tickets are on sale NOW!!  Early Bird Tickets are available until February 28, 2026. The cost is $95.00.  After February 28, 2026, the cost of the Dry Grad Tickets will be $120.00.

Tickets can be purchased through E-TRANSFER. Please send an e-transfer to seaquamdrygrad2026@gmail.com.  Please ensure you provide the following information in the comments:

  1. Grad’s Full Name;

  2. Student Number; and

  3. Contact Phone Number for Emergency.

**Please note that we are facing considerable cost pressures and have had to raise the ticket prices in comparison to previous years**

Social Media

We have a Facebook page and Instagram page (Seaquam Dry Grad 2026) that we update with upcoming meetings, events and fundraisers. Please follow us.

Website

We have a website that lists information on tickets, events and fundraisers (some ongoing) with a bit more detail.  https://sites.google.com/view/seaquamdrygrad2026/home

If you have any questions or would like to donate, please contact us at seaquamdrygrad2026@gmail.com.

Thank you,

Warm regards,

Seaquam Dry Grad 2026 Committee

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They are also looking for parent volunteers to assist with planning, setup, decorating, chaperoning, and cleanup. Volunteering is a great way to be part of the celebration and help ensure the grads enjoy a safe and exciting event. Thank you for your support in  helping bring Dry Grad 2026 to life. With the community’s involvement, this will be a night our grads will always remember.

For more information please contact them at:
seaquamdrygrad2026@gmail.com
or visit their website at
https://sites.google.com/view/seaquamdrygrad2026/home
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Breakfast with Santa during collab time (8:30-9:30) on December 17th in the cafeteria!

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More information will be coming in our weekly newsletter and the Grade 12 Whats App group.

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PIZZA DAY TO SUPPORT DRY GRAD 2026
Wednesday, December 17th – Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza
Cheese or Pepperoni $8.00
Pre-order e-transfer $8.00 to seaquamdrygrad2026@gmail.com
Pre-order NOW to get a free pop (Coke or Sprite)!  Combo will be $9.00 on the day of Pizza Day!
Please provide child’s full name, cheese or pepperoni with pop choice in your comments of your e-transfer.
Deadline to pre-order is Friday, December 12th.

with “Dry grad ticket + Student’s name” in the Comments

Fundraisers for our Dry Grads:

Website:

We have a website that provides latest updates and information on tickets, events and fundraisers (some ongoing) with a bit more detail.

https://sites.google.com/view/seaquamdrygrad2026/home

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What is Dry Grad?

Dry Grad is an event which provides students with a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment to celebrate their graduation. It is a fully supervised fun event, sponsored by the Parents, where the grads can party with their friends, be entertained and participate in a fun-filled, action-packed night of celebration.

When is it?

Grads will be taken from the hotel to the Rec Centre by bus with Grade 11 Parent chaperones and from then on will be the Grad Committees responsibility with help from current Grade 11 parents who will supervise the Dry Grad overnight .

The Dry Grad willbe on June 13, 2026 and will begin at 10.30pm and will end at 4am ( times to be confirmed )
There are no in and out privileges at the Dry Grad . We have security organized and parents will be called to collect any Grad who is under the influence of alcohol or anything else . Obviously we trust this will not be necessary.

At the end Grads must be picked up by a parent or another Grads parent. No one will be allowed to leave alone. Again this is to ensure you get home safely.

Who is organizing this event?

PARENTS/FAMILIES of the graduating class are the primary organizers however they welcome volunteers from the Grade 11 class as well. There are a number of committees who still need volunteers and there is definitely a job that suits every parent.

Who to Contact on the Dry Grad Committee – to be updated soon

Dry Grad email: seaquamdrygrad2026@gmail.com

Chair:  Eva Roberts

 

Grad Boat Cruise

The Grad Boat cruise is Thursday October 2, 2025

Students need to be here at 4:15 and busses will depart at 4;30pm. We will likely arrive back at school between 10:15-10:30pm depending on traffic.

Boat Cruise information:

Grad Boat Cruise 2025

We have booked a Grad Boat Cruise for Thursday, October 2, 2025.  As in the past this is a semi-formal event. The 3-hour cruise will depart from the Coal Harbour. Dinner will be served on board. All participants will need to ride the coach bus to and from downtown Vancouver.  The cost is included in the price of the ticket. 

Tickets will be available for purchase online through Parent Connect from Sept. 10th @ 12:00pm – Monday, September 25th @ 3:00pm.  The price of the ticket is $150.   Any previous year outstanding student fees must be resolved prior to purchasing a ticket. Also parents need to sign off on the Grad code of conduct.  Tickets will not be available for purchase through Parent Connect until this form is complete. 

To purchase your Grad Boat Cruise ticket, two items are required:

  1.  Sign Code of Conduct (under Forms)
  2. Purchase Boat Cruise ticket (under Fees for Payment)

For Parent Connect log in:

https://cimsweb.deltasd.bc.ca/schoolconnect/parentsignone.aspx

*note trouble shooting support links

For instructions on How to respond to Electronic Forms Approval:

https://se.deltasd.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2020/04/Parent-Connect-Forms.pdf

For Instructions on how to Access Student Fees through Parent Connect:

https://se.deltasd.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2022/10/Accessing-Student-Fees-through-Parent-Connect-2.pdf

For syncing two students:

https://se.deltasd.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2023/09/PC-Synch-Passwords.pdf

 

Thursday, October 2, 4:15 – 10:15 pm,
• Ticket sales –  purchased through parent connect
under fees
• Transportation on luxury buses, dinner and dancing, Semi Formal dress please
• To buy a ticket you must:
• Be a student in good standing
• Have paid off all outstanding previous years fees
• Have your parent check off the Grad Code of Conduct form on Parent connect

Grad Code of Conduct

SE Grad Code of Conduct Signature Form Sept 2025

As we enter the final three months of Grade 12, we expect our students to finish the year as strong leaders and positive role models for Grades 8–11. This means upholding the CARES Code of Conduct, attending classes regularly, and maintaining respectful relationships with staff.
All school-organized and school-sponsored grad events must remain 100% Substance Free This protects the safety of students and the volunteer staff who give their time to supervise. Students are expected to behave appropriately, dress suitably, and always use good judgement during these events. As a reminder, all students must complete the GRAD Student Code of Conduct on PARENT CONNECT. Please make sure that it is completed so students can attend events.
We want to be very clear: Pranks of any kind are not allowed. Any activity, on or off school property, that risks safety, damages property, disrupts learning, or harms Seaquam’s reputation will result in consequences, including removal from upcoming grad events. Additionally, the school does not support or endorse any unsanctioned student-planned “Grad Activities,” such as ski/snowboard trips, camping trips, S-Trip events, or “Grad Skip Day.” These events are unsupervised, interfere with learning, and are not connected to Seaquam Secondary. Our goal is to ensure the last three months of high school are safe, positive, and memorable for everyone.

Grad Commencement

 

Commencement Ceremony:

The Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the South Delta Baptist Church. Grads will wear a cap and gown, which are included in the grad fee paid at the start of the school year. Each graduate will receive two tickets for the ceremony. As ticket numbers are limited, a request form for additional tickets will be shared closer to the event date.

Grad Parent Letter 2025-26

Grad Newsletter April 2026 (1)

Grad Photos

This year the Grad photos will be March 3 – 14, 2026 at a portable on the Seaquam parking lot.  Book Early

Grad Photos:

https://artona.com/schools/SEAQ

 

Grad Red Carpet and Banquet

Red Carpet and Banquet

Saturday June 13, 2026

RED CARPET WALK:  Our 2026 graduates will begin their celebrations with the Red Carpet Walk at the front of the school (12:30pm). Families, friends, and community members are warmly invited to attend this free event. In the case of rain, the Red Carpet will move indoors. After the Red Carpet, students will board buses to travel to the Sheraton Wall Centre for the Grad Banquet.

GRAD BANQUET: The Grad Banquet will be held at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver. Students will travel from Seaquam to the venue by luxury coach bus. This formal evening includes a buffet dinner and dancing. Tickets are approximately $185 and will be available for purchase in May. Please note that all outstanding student fees must be cleared up before tickets can be purchased. Following the banquet, students attending Dry Grad will be transported by coach bus to the event. Students not attending Dry Grad must arrange their own transportation home from Vancouver.

 

 

VALEDICTORIAN / GRAD LIVE STREAM / GRAD WALK 2026

GRAD 2026:

Grad Commencement Live Stream Link:

For those of you who are not able to attend the Commencement in person, simply click on the link below and watch the event from the comfort of your home!

https://sportswavetv.streameai.com/watch/474-sportswavetv-seaquam-secondary-school

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GRAD 2026 – OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WOULD LIKE TO INVITE GRADS TO THEIR “GRAD WALK”.  Please see the details below:

Pinewood Welcomes Grads

Pinewood is inviting Seaquam grade 12’s who completed grade 7 in 2021 to come for a visit at Pinewood:

What: Pinewood Panthers “Clap Out” Grade 12 Seaquam Graduates who attended Pinewood 2021 (currents students and staff will stand and clap for grade 12’s as they walk their old hallways)

When: Wed June 24TH start at 1:15-2pm. Meet in Pinewood Gym

Wear: Caps and Gown 

Grad Walk at Sunshine Hills Elementary

Sunshine Hill would like to invite all grads that went to Sunshine Hills to come in their Cap and Gowns to Sunshine Hills for an event.  The time and date are: Tuesday, June 23 at 2:15pm.   This is an opportunity for your elementary teachers and school to celebrate your achievement of graduating from high school. 

Grad Walk at Cougar Canyon Elementary

2:15pm on Monday, June 22nd.  Please encourage all graduating Cougar Canyon/Seaquam students to meet outside the front door of the school.  If you could please invite all Grade 12 Students who went to Cougar Canyon,

Heath Grad Walk

Grade 12s walk the hallways of Heath again.

Time: Monday, June 22nd at 2:15pm.  Meet outside the front doors of the school for the principal to receive you.  Bring your Cap and Gown.

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VALEDICTORIAN 2026:

 

Each year, the Grad class selects a Valedictorian (a student who will represent the entire
graduating class by delivering a speech at the Commencement Ceremony in front of grads, families,
and staff). This is a meaningful honour and a wonderful opportunity for a student to share their
voice, celebrate the journey of the Class of 2026, and inspire their peers as they step into their
next chapter. An application form will be sent to each grad’s @deltalearns email in the beginning
of May. The form includes all details about the process. Applicants will need teacher sponsors, and
all submissions will go through a vetting process before grads vote for the class Valedictorian.
We encourage students who feel passionate about representing their class, whether through
storytelling, humour, reflection, or inspiration, to consider applying. It’s an exciting chance to
help shape a memorable moment for your entire grad class.
year, the Grad class selects a Valedictorian (a student who will represent the entire graduating class by delivering a speech at the Commencement Ceremony in front of grads, families, and staff). This is a meaningful honour and a wonderful opportunity for a student to share their voice, celebrate the journey of the Class of 2026, and inspire their peers as they step into their next chapter. An application form will be sent to each grad’s @deltalearns email in the beginning of May. The form includes all details about the process. Applicants will need teacher sponsors, and all submissions will go through a vetting process before grads vote for the class Valedictorian. We encourage students who feel passionate about representing their class, whether through storytelling, humour, reflection, or inspiration, to consider applying. It’s an exciting chance to help shape a memorable moment for your entire grad class.

 

 

 

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