Education and Early Childhood Development
Guidelines for graduation ceremonies
26 May 2020
FREDERICTON
(GNB) – The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has
provided guidelines for graduation ceremonies to the anglophone and francophone
school districts.
“Graduation
from high school is an important milestone in the lives of young New
Brunswickers and it deserves to be celebrated,” said Education and Early
Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy. “While the pandemic prevents
students from participating in many traditions and activities, the graduation
guidelines will help districts plan alternative celebrations and ensure our
grads receive the recognition they deserve for their accomplishments.”
The
guidelines outline parameters for physical distancing and provide schools with
suggested, but not mandatory, options for ceremonies. They were developed in
collaboration with the seven school districts, based on advice from Public
Health.
“I
encourage schools to be creative in their planning and look at this as an
opportunity to try new ways of celebrating,” said Cardy.
Schools
will be responsible for developing their individual graduation ceremony plans
and submitting them to their respective districts for approval. Ceremonies are
anticipated to take place between June 15 and 19. The final day for home
learning options will be June 12.
“I
congratulate the graduating class of 2020 for their hard work over the course
of their academic career, but also for their resiliency and compassion throughout
this pandemic,” said Cardy. “I hope they continue to grow and pursue learning
throughout their lives as they lead us into the future.”
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