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All graduates need to have a photo taken for the yearbook.
Grad photo sessions are available:
Online appointment booking will begin on December 20, 2024 and the link can be found here or on the front page of our website. Any student wishing to purchase photos must pay a $40 sitting fee (this includes a session with multiple poses, outfits, etc.) Free photos are available for those only wishing to get the photograph for the yearbook.
Each year, Notre Dame’s graduating class leads a service project. A charity is chosen by the students and an event is designed to raise money for that charity. The class of 2025 has proudly chosen to support Sendero Centre formerly known as the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre. In the past 17 years, students have raised more than $850,000 for local and global causes.
The Sendero Centre (formerly CASASC) began over three decades ago, rooted in a mission to support individuals impacted by sexual violence. Their vision of a safer, more compassionate environment where every voice is heard, and every survivor is supported-- lead them to embrace a new chapter by creating the Sendero Centre.
This is a dedicated space symbolizing pathways to healing and resilience. “Sendero” means path, and this centre represents their ongoing journey with the community—walking alongside those affected by trauma and advocating for a future free from sexual trauma.
Last year they supported over 24 000 Central Albertan’s by providing free services including, counselling, crisis support, court support, preventative education, and resource supports.
Notre Dame is proud to support their efforts this school year with our Grad Service Project. Our 2025 grads can stay up to date with upcoming events and announcements about Grad Service here on our school website, ND Grad Instagram page and Grad Google Classroom.
Don't miss this! Team registration forms are out! Get your team together now and start raising funds! Teams of 6 students, one or two ND staff and parents work together to raise a minimum of $2025 to participate. 100% of the money raised will be given to the Sendero Centre. This event is not just about raising funds, it’s also about raising awareness. Join us!
Get your team form here: Service project 2025 team registration
Although team fundraising events have begun, this year's event takes place March 24 – March 29, 2025. Each week day, teams of students and their team teachers work together to complete challenges and earn points.The final days of competition will pose the biggest competition; student teams along with team parents will compete in a 24-hour amazing race throughout our community.
Prizes are awarded to the team that earn the most points in challenges and for those that raise the most money. To donate, for questions or more information about our annual service project, please contact Shannon Nivens.
Graduation fee
Each Grade 12 student must pay a $50 graduation fee. Pay at the office or through your Rycor account.
Fundraising fee
Each Grade 12 student must pay $45 fundraising fee. Pay at the office, pay when you purchase your grad gala tickets online or participate in one of our Grad fundraising options:
1. Print a copy of our Poinsettia Sale Order Form and sell to friends and family (or pick one up from the office).
2. Bring completed order forms and payment (cash or cheque) to the front office at Notre Dame before November 21, 2024.
3. Pick up your vouchers on November 21, 2024 from the front office.
4. Deliver your vouchers to your customers.
5. Customers must visit Parkland Garden Centre to pick their plants and redeem their voucher before December 22, 2024.
Grads who sell at least 8 poinsettias will have their grad fundraising fee waived.
December 20, 2024 - Grad photo online booking opens.
January 27-31, 2025 - Grad photo appointments available.
February 3-7, 2025 - Grad photo appointments available.
February 10-14, 2025 - Grad photo appointments available.
March 24-29, 2025 - Grad Service Week
May 3, 2025 - Deadline to email Mrs. Nivens (shannon.nivens@rdcrs.ca) a baby or toddler photo of your grad to be featured during grad.
June 2, 2025 at noon - Tickets will go on sale on for the Graduation Celebration (evening event). Tickets are $21 each.
June 6, 2025 at 11:00am - Graduation Mass will be held in the École Secondaire Notre Dame High School gymnasium.
June 16, 2025 - Last day of classes in semester 2. Students must have completed, or if currently enrolled in, be passing all required classes by the last day of classes in order to participate in Notre Dame’s Graduation Ceremony.
June 20, 2025 - Last day to purchase tickets for the Graduation Celebration (evening event).
June 26, 2025 - Graduation rehearsal. More details will be shared as we get closer to the date.
June 27, 2025 - Graduation Ceremony (Morning Event)
June 27, 2025 - Graduation Celebration (Evening Event)