Grads

Important Grad Information

Grad Assembly:

  • September ?, 2027 12:00pm

Grad Parent Assembly:

  • September 16, 2027 7:00pm
  • Powerpoint posted below

Grad Cruise:

  • September 24, 2027 4:30pm-11:00pm
  • Where: Vancouver Harbour
  • Tickets are $110 (available through School Cash Online)

Grad photos: By appointment only 

All-Grads meeting:

Dry Grad: 

  • Date: TBD
  • Dry Grad is a parent-run / school admin approved evening that brings the grads of 2027 together in a safe, inclusive, drug- and alcohol-free evening.
  • Guests are not permitted to attend this event; this is only for Abby Grads of 2027.

District Dogwood Scholarship Presentations: 

  • Date: TBD
  • Where: Abby Senior Rotunda and Library Learning Commons
  • See Mr. Peters for more info

Convocation Rehearsal / Grad BBQ / Cap & Gown Pickup / Yearbook Pickup / Abby Middle Grad Walk: 

  • Wednesday, June 16, 2027
  • Mandatory for all grads; pick up your grad pack (includes cap, gown, tassel, and 2 complimentary tickets for convocation.) Then enjoy a BBQ lunch on us, grab your yearbook, and walk through Abby Middle for the Grad Walk!
  • All outstanding fees must be paid prior to picking up your grad pack and yearbook.
  • Extra convocation tickets are on sale at this time for $10 each. You can pay in the office cash or debit. No cheques, no SchoolCashOnline.

Grand March

  • Thursday, June 10, 2027
  • at Abby Senior (If you're attending prom later this evening, you are required to be at the Grand March.)
  • Red carpet arrival: 3:15-4:15pm
  • All students in the Jungle Gym by 4:15pm to line up for the grand march.
  • Drivers should enter through the north gate by Abby Arts Centre
  • This is an opportunity for grads friends and family to enjoy a photo-taking opportunity prior to the grads boarding the buses for Prom.

Prom: Thursday, June 10, 2027

  • Where: Newlands Golf Course (Langley)
  • Cost: $130
    • *Ticket sales will be April 19 - May 9
    • *Tickets will be available for purchase on School Cash Online.
    • *Guest passes:
      • Cost $150.00 CASH ONLY (not purchased on SchoolCashOnline)
      • Deposit $200 (refundable if there are no issues with grad guests)
        • Required for non -Abby grads & non -Abby students.
      • See Mr. Schmidt in the office for guest forms May 11 - 15.
      • Guests may be asked to complete a Criminal Record Check.
      • There is an age limit for guests. Guests must not be under Grade 11 or older than Grad 2026
  • Prom includes a formal dinner.
  • Table sign -up will be done June 1 - 5 with Ms. Caines
    • *All school fees must be paid in order to be assigned a table
  • NO REFUNDS AFTER MAY 15TH. Please contact a member of the admin / counselling team if you have any questions.

Convocation: 

  • Date/Time: TBD
  • Where: Rogers Forum (formerly called Abbotsford Entertainment Centre)
  • Cost: $60.00 Graduation fee which includes your cap, gown, tassel, keepsake portfolio, photo, and two tickets
  • Extra tickets will be available at grad rehearsal day for $10 each. Don't panic, the venue has room for everyone. There is no limit to extra purchase tickets.
  • All students with the required graduations credits will walk across the stage in their cap and gown to receive their School Leaving Certificate.
  • Note Your actual Dogwood Diploma will be available in mid-October. These can be picked up from the main office. We will post when the Dogwoods are available.

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