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Jun 19, 2026
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Tuesday, 23 June: Textbook Returns - Compulsory for All Students

On Tuesday 23 June, students will be expected to return all textbooks they were assigned throughout the 2025–2026 school year.  Each grade level has been assigned a time slot during which students in that grade will be required to return their textbooks to Murray Hall.  

  • Grade 9: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
  • Grade 10: 10:00 am – 10:45 am
  • Grade 11: 11:00 am – 11:45 am
  • Grade 12: 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

One additional time slot will be made available at the end of the day for families that have students in multiple grades.

Multi–Grade: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Textbooks will not be accepted for return prior to June 23rd. If a student is unable to attend during his assigned time slot, he must arrange for a friend to return books on his behalf.  

Please start looking for any textbooks that are at home, in your car, etc. so that you have them all organized in advance of the day. Students and Parents have been emailed a list of books on June 10 to aide in the search.
 
Please note: If textbooks are not returned (or are returned in an unusable condition), the student will be charged the full replacement cost of the textbook. If textbooks are returned in a significantly poorer condition than when they were assigned, students will be asked to pay a charge commensurate to the amount of damage.

Wednesday, 24 June: Closing Mass and Year-end Awards Assembly - Compulsory for Grade 9–11 Students

Dress Code II: Warm Weather Dress Code

All students in grades 9–11 are expected to be in attendance for the school's closing Mass and awards assembly. 

  • 8:25 am Warning Bell
  • 8:30 am Attendance in Core Groups
  • 8:45 am Closing Liturgy in the MultiPlex
  • 10:00 am Grades 9–11 Year-End Awards Assembly
  • 11:20 am Report Cards distributed in Core Groups

Report Cards and 2026–2027 School Year Information

Students received report cards after the Closing Mass and Awards Assembly. Several enclosures will be provided, including an information letter about the 2026–2027 school year, a year calendar, bell schedules, required supplies, and dress code information.

Class of 2026 Convocation Ceremony

  • Date: Tuesday, 30 June
  • Doors Open: 12:00 pm
  • Program Start: 1:00 pm
  • Place: Albrechtsen MultiPlex
  • Please RSVP (do not include your son in the total)

Reminders

  • Graduands should report to the Cafeteria between 12:15–12:30 pm to facilitate grad gown assignments and to organize the procession.
  • The ceremony will begin promptly at 1:00 pm.
  • Dress Code for Graduands: With the exception of jackets, Dress Code V: Formal Dress Code, is mandatory (dress shirt, tie, dress pants, dress socks & shoes, and tie).
  • Incoming members of the Maroon & White Society will be on site to assist guests.
  • Washrooms are available in the upper level of the MultiPlex and behind the stands on the gym-floor level.
  • An elevator is available.

Parking

Guest parking is available in the MultiPlex Lot off Holland Blvd and in the Student Lot off Bower Blvd. Carpooling is strongly recommended as we are expecting a large number of guests. 

In addition to school parking lots, we have been granted a temporary Lifting of Restrictions (LOR) from the City of Winnipeg to allow street parking for Convocation Day. This will allow for parking to be permitted on Stanford Bay and Bower Blvd between Mountbatten Ave and Grant Ave from 11:30am-3:30pm on June 30, 2026.

Please note:

  • Vehicles must not park in areas marked No Parking or No Stopping, or near fire hydrants, stop signs, or driveways.
  • In the event of a street cleaning or seasonal parking ban, those restrictions will override the LOR.

Photography

EdgeImaging will be taking photos of your son receiving his diploma. In addition, Andrew Mahon ’15 will be taking candid shots during the ceremony. All convocation photos will be posted online after the event and complimentary digital downloads will be available. 

Convocation Live-Stream

Convocation will be streamed live for family members and friends unable to attend the event. The video feed will be available on the day of the event for live viewing. Click the link below to access the livestream page. The same link can be used to watch the event afterwards. 

Convocation Ceremony: Live-Stream Link

Graduation Packages

After the ceremony, students should proceed to the Cafeteria to pick up their graduation packages. The graduation package given to each graduate includes his report card, the Manitoba Provincial Diploma, and two official transcripts.

Reception

Al guests are invited to attend a reception hosted by the Parent Guild in the Cass Gym located in the main school building. 

Graduation Caps, Gowns and Vee-stoles

Students may keep their gowns and vee-stoles for the purpose of taking photographs with family and friends after the ceremony. Families are welcome to take photos on school grounds during school hours. Gowns and veestoles may be returned to the Cafeteria until 3:00 pm on June 30th. Those wanting to keep their gowns and vee-stoles longer must return them to the Front Office of the School on Thursday, July 2nd, between 8:00 am and noon.

News from Driver's Ed

Registration for all Fall 2026 Driver Z courses (September through November) begins in July.

Available courses for this session will be posted on the Driver Z Course Finder on Friday, July 3, so you can plan ahead and determine which course works best for your student.

As a reminder, we’ve changed our registration process for the program to eliminate the rush to register on a single day.  Students interested in enrolling in the fall term of Driver Z must sign up as a new MPI customer and purchase the Driver Education service at a MPI Service Centre or broker by end of day on Saturday, July 4, to be eligible to receive an invitation for a registration window.

Learn more about how the registration process works.

 

Important things to keep in mind

  • Only Manitoba high school students who are or will be 15 ½ years of age by the date of the Driver Z Knowledge Test (Lesson 5 of the in-class portion) are eligible to participate in the Driver Z program. Visit our website to learn more about eligibility requirements.
  • To confirm if you’re eligible for a specific course, use the  Driver Z Course Finder tool – simply enter your school division, school and birthday. You’ll be eligible for any courses that appear in the results.  If you have questions, a broker or MPI representative will review available course options with you and guide you through the registration process.  
  • Parents/guardians cannot register for students, unless they are given authorization in writing, in advance by the student. To get the details on how to provide written authority to register on a student’s behalf, speak to your broker or call our Contact Centre at 204-985-7000 or toll-free 1-800-665-2410 to learn more. Otherwise, students must be present when registering for a Driver Z course, whether you’re doing so in person or over the phone. 

 

Key dates for Fall 2026 Registration 

Below are the key dates to keep in mind for this upcoming registration period:  

Courses available to view in Course Finder  

July 3, 2026 

Deadline to complete Registration Steps 1 & 2 and be eligible for a Registration Window 

End of day of July 4, 2026 

Registration Window #1  

July 8-11, 2026 

Registration Window #2  

July 15-18, 2026 

Registration Window #3

July 22-25, 2026

General Registration Opens

July 29, 2026

 

How to register 

To register for a course, sign up in one of four ways: 

  • Visit a broker
  • Visit a MPI Service Centre
  • Call MPI’s Contact Centre at 204-985-7000 or toll-free 1-800-665-2410
  • Call Driver Education at 204-985-7199 or toll-free 1-800-261-9928

If you have any questions about the Driver Z program, please contact MPI’s Contact Centre at 204-985-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-665-2410.  

Manitoba Public Insurance
T: 204-985-7199 | F: 204-953-4977 | W: mpi.mb.ca800-234 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB  R3C 4A4

 

From the Parents' Guild

Dear Parents and Families,

As we come to the close of another wonderful school year, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your support, generosity, and commitment to our school community.

This year has been filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate our community together.  Your contributions have helped strengthen our school and enrich the experiences of all our students.

As summer begins, I wish you and your families a season of rest, joy, and renewal. May God bless you with safe travels, treasured memories, and many moments of happiness. 

With sincere appreciation and best wishes,

Kelly Morganti

President, Parent Guild