River East Collegiate 
Graduation 2024
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Grad Dinner and Dance - Tuesday, June 25, 2024
This message is for the students and family members who have purchased tickets to the Grad Dinner and Dance. Please note that ticket sales have now concluded.
This is a reminder for REC graduates and their guests joining the grad dinner and dance & Safe grad on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at RBC Convention Centre.
Grad Dinner and Dance [5:30pm -8:30pm]
5:30 Doors Open
6:00 Grand March
Graduates make a grand entrance into the ballroom. This is a great opportunity for pictures!
6:15 Speeches to the class of 2024
6:30 Dinner Served
Dinner Menu: Caesar Salad, Balsamic glazed seared chicken breast, & S’mores cheese cake
7:30-8:30 Dance
This is the end of the dinner and dance portion. All guests need to leave the ballroom. Only Safe grad guests will proceed to check-in area.
Parent Run Safe Grad [9:00pm -2:00am]
Entertainment: Dance, Casino, Photobooth, Gift basket Raffle, Candy Bar, Late night snack
REC graduates and their verified guest will be checked in. Wristband will be done during this time. 18+ wristband for alcohol will be also provided with a valid photo ID.
- Parents/guardians (designated drivers on the list) are required to sign out grads and their guests.
- When the graduate leaves, their guest must also leave.
- As soon as the graduate and their guest are signed out, they are the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
- Once a graduate and guest leave Safe Grad, they will not be permitted to return.
Convocation Date - Thursday, June 27, 2024
Families and graduates have selected and been scheduled into a time slot where each graduate will have a special convocation with their chosen guests at the school. These times have been
communicated with families and graduates; call the office if you do not have your allotted time.
Caps and gowns will be available for pick up at the school on June 20th and 21st in Room 106, from 8:30-3:00. Students will thus have their cap and gowns a week in advance of the convocation ceremony to allow students and families many opportunities for photos in a variety of settings.
Convocation 2023: Thursday, June 27th
Session 1 – 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 2 – 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Session 3 – 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Session 4 – 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Session 5 – 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Session 6 – 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Pertinent details of our Convocation plan:
• Convocation will consist of groups of UP TO 50 Graduates.
• Each graduate can invite UP TO 8 guests. (tickets are not required)
• Each group will have a reserved time slot that will include 2 stations:
1. Convocation Ceremony – valedictorian and principal’s addresses and the official
granting of the diplomas
a. Location: REC Gymnasium
b. Timeframe: 1 hour
2. Photos and Gown Return
a. Location: REC First Floor (various locations)
b. Timeframe: 20-30 minutes
We ask families please arrive 15 minutes prior to your graduate’s scheduled time and to anticipate approximately 1-1.5 hours for the Convocation celebration and pictures. Gown return will take place before departure.
