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Virtual Commencement Ceremony June 21 at 7 pm

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Virtual Commencement Ceremony June 21 at 7 pm

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Dear Sherwood Class of 2021 and Families,

With the school year ending, it is time to finalize our commencement plans for the Sherwood Class of 2021. Please note that the last day of your regular classes has changed from my last email, it is now June 17th–those not passing have until June 24th to submit work decided upon in a credit rescue plan they developed with their teachers.

In terms of a commencement ceremony, the release of the “Province of Ontario Reopening Plan”, indicates the maximum outdoor gathering we would be able to have before the end of June is 10 people. It is with this and the safety and well-being of all in mind, that we have finalized the following plans for the Sherwood Secondary School Class of 2021:

  1. We will host a virtual commencement ceremony using Teams Live on June 21st at 7pm (link to be shared).
  2. School visits will be arranged for a maximum of 10 students at a time (if Step 1 of the Provincial Reopening Plan occurs by June 14th as indicated) from June 22-25th (sign up information to come). During these pre-scheduled visits, students will be greeted under the front entrance awning with grad decor, music, a staff signed scroll, a lawn sign, a professional photo opportunity and a little Sherwood specific treat. There will also be an area decorated for professional photos to be taken–students are encouraged to wear their cap and gown as Edge Imaging will be there to take a professional photo for each grad (the cost of which will be covered by the school).
During this time, students are asked to drop off any school items including text books, library books and I-Pads.
  • The Valedictorian address to the graduates will take place live during our commencement ceremony. We are currently shortlisting from 20 applicants and students will be given a chance to vote on those shortlisted–more info on this to come.
To further support our virtual commencement, we need some important things from you:
  • A photo in your gap and gown: If you had a graduation photo taken by Edge Imaging, we have it. If you didn’t, please submit a photo of you in your cap and gown (these were provided to graduates by the school–if you have not picked one up, please email Ms. Smith ([email protected]) or call the school to arrange at time. Photos are to be submitted ASAP to this MS Form link:

    Form: https://forms.office.com/r/L2PMamUrXb The final deadline for photo submission is June 7th.

  • Any photos/videos that you want to share of you and your classmates to be included in a supporting video being creating by some Sherwood students to honour our graduates. These can be from any of the years you were here at Sherwood–they will be screened for appropriateness (no pictures that violate the school/Board code of conduct will be included).

  • A short video message you’d like us to consider including at the beginning or end of the commencement ceremony. This can be your thoughts on graduation, advice, thoughts about the future, thanks to family, etc. Please keep this message to around 10 seconds(ish).

  • A confirmation of your agreement to be included in the virtual commencement ceremony (please see the attached form and return to Ms. Smith ([email protected]) or call the school. Please note: We will take the absence of a submitted form for consent.

Again, all photos/video messages are to be uploaded to this MS Form link: https://forms.office.com/r/L2PMamUrXb and the consent form submitted to Ms. Smith ([email protected]) by June 7th.

If you have problems uploading photos and videos, please contact Ms. Zsiros ([email protected]) or Ms. Grilli ([email protected]).

  • Awards not determined by marks will be noted at the commencement ceremony. Those that require marks to decide (marks are not due until June 29th), will be determined in the fall and mailed out to students.
  • Diplomas, transcripts, report cards, award certificates etc., will be mailed out to students in the summer.

That’s it for now. More info to come as noted above. In the meantime, hold the date for our virtual grad and send in your photos/videos/form.

Thanks

Michelle Visca

Principal

 

Updated on Tuesday, June 01, 2021.
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