Grad 2025

Important Information for Commencement Ceremony!

Student Information Items for the Commencement Ceremony

Commencement Ceremonies are at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm on Thursday, June 26th in the gym.

1.  We look forward to celebrating you and your classmates on Thursdays as well as your many accomplishments and the events that have brought you all together as the Graduating Class of 2025
2. Graduation gowns and tickets were distributed in early June, if you still haven’t picked them up, please drop by the main office between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. before Thursday.
3. Graduates, please check the Grad 2025 Google Classroom on Wednesday, between 12pm-2pm. We will be sharing the names of students who have earned Honour Roll and Silver Medal based on the final marks received. If you are taking a course outside of the OCDSB, it is possible that the mark will NOT have been received and will not be used to calculate certificates.
4. The ceremonies are at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm and there will be a reception for all graduates between 11 am - 12 pm. Light refreshments will be provided by our culinary team. 
5. Graduates must be at school and in their marshalling room at least 45 minutes before their ceremony (8:45 am for the morning ceremony, 12:15 pm for the afternoon ceremony). Marshalling rooms are on the second floor in the English and French hallway. (Signs will be posted around the second floor with your room number).  

• Remember to bring your grad gown, cap and V-stole. You will receive the tassel in your marshalling room. 

1. Graduates will be arranged in alphabetical order (based on your last name) and the gym marshall (Mr.Ismail for the am and Mr. Stephens for the pm) will lead you to the gym.   
2. To help with crowd flow, graduates will be entering and exiting the gym through the back door. (Only graduates and staff will be allowed in this area). Loved ones will enter the gym through the main doors. Loved ones must have tickets in order to enter the gym. 
3. Remember there should be NO cell phone use during any part of the ceremony and there won’t be any secure space to leave your belongings (phone, purse, wallet). Before the ceremony, be sure to make arrangements for someone to hold these items for you. 
4. The ceremony will last approximately 90 minutes. Other than when you are receiving your diploma, you are expected to remain in your seat. Students will cross the stage in alphabetical order and will be called up in batches by the gym marshall. 
5. There will be reserved photo seating for a loved one to use when the graduate is crossing the stage. Please only move to this area when the graduate is about to cross and limit the number of loved ones taking pictures in this space.
6. In addition, Green Apple Studio will be there to take a photo of every graduate as they cross the stage. There will be a free digital download provided, the code for that will be found in the envelope of information the students receive after they cross the stage. Only the graduating student should be in these photos. There will be opportunities for more candid pictures during the reception between the ceremonies. 
7. Recession:  At the end of the ceremony, students will leave the gym through the back doors  Parents and guests will leave out the two main gym entrances.
8. Parking will be extremely limited. Please park in the city lot by the water park or within the community. Walking or car-pooling is advised. Also, be mindful of street parking signs and rules.  

Commencement Tickets

Do you have tickets to the Commencement Ceremony that you will NOT be using. If you do, please bring them to the Main Office so that Ms. Kutyma will be able to redistribute to families who have more than 4 guests.

Thank you for the consideration.

Ms. Kutyma

Flowers and Gifts for Commencement

Grad Packages

Commencement is just over a month away and it is time to get organized. Graduation invitations, tickets and regalia will be handed out during Block D classes on Wednesday, June 4th. 

Students who have spare or e-learning during Block D can pick up their stuff in the library during Block D on Thursday, June 5th. 

Students with co-op, no classes in the afternoon, or no classes this semester can pick up their stuff from the library on Friday, June 6th or anytime the following week. 

Please remember that in order to get your tickets and regalia, you need to have submitted your community service hours and e-learning credits or opt-out to guidance. Please also remember to fill in your Google Slide information from Mr. McMann.

Graduation Certificates - Business, Technology and French

Graduation Certificates - Business, Technology and French

Please see the lists posted outside of the Guidance Office on Tuesday, May 27th for students who we anticipate will earn certificates for Business, Technology and French. 

It is important that you review this list, and if you believe your name should be listed, and is not, please check in with your Guidance Counsellor for verification. Ordering of the certificates is due this week so it is essential that you confirm this by Thursday, May 29th.

To qualify - here are the number of credits in each subject area that are required: 

French Immersion Certificate
    -requires 4 credits in French as a Second Language (Grade 9 and 10 at the Immersion level), plus 6 additional credits taken in French
French Extended Certificate
    -requires 4 credits in French as a Second Language (Grade 9 and 10 at the Immersion level), plus 3 additional credits taken in French
Core French  Certificate
    -requires 4 credits in French as a Second Language (Grades 9-12)
Technology Studies Certificate
    -requires 8 credits in Technology (depending on the placement, some Co-op credits may count)
Business Certificate
    -requires 6 credits in Business
Thank you and congratulations on your efforts this year!

Valedictorian Nominations 2025

This is the time of year when potential grads can self-nominate to be the valedictorian for the Class of 2025. The nomination form has been uploaded to the Graduates google classroom. Interested students must complete and submit the following form. 2025 Valedictorian Nomination Form  A committee will review each candidate's application to ensure that they meet the criteria: academic achievement and leadership activities will be considered, a written summary of why the applicant would be the best candidate to be the valedictorian, and applicants are asked to have 3 staff members agree to support their application. The application is due by Friday June 6th. All graduates will have the opportunity to vote for the selected candidates the following week.

Tuesday June 17th is the annual Grad breakfast. Graduate students are invited to join us for breakfast in the cafeteria as of 8:15am.  Students who purchased a yearbook will have the opportunity to receive their yearbook and have their friends sign it right away.

Wishing everyone a wonderful last month of high school.

Jennifer Borrel-Benoit 

Proud Principal of LDH

Grad 2025 Commencement Ceremony Bookings

Good Morning - we are looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2025 on Thursday, June 26th.

Please use this link to select the time you would like to attend. The link will go live at 3:30pm on Monday, April 14th. You will have two ceremonies to choose from: 9:30am and 1pm.

Grad 2025 Commencement Bookings

Once one ceremony is at capacity, all remaining students will be placed in the alternate ceremony.

When the Grad Regalia is distributed in early June, you will receive your 4 guest tickets for the selected ceremony

Boston Pizza Night

Hey grads - let's get together one more time to celebrate before the crunch of the last 40 classes of your graduating year! Join us again at Boston Pizza Monday, April  28 from 5-8 pm. 

Bring $20 cash deposit to room 226 any day Mon- Thurs this week to reserve your spot. Remember, you get your $20 back at the door! Wear your LDH gradwear for pics...it's almost time to leave the Nest!

Grad Checklist

All grads should review the Grad Checklist to make sure you are doing everything you need to do, to have a successful and fun end of year and graduation.

See the checklist for details

LDHSS Graduate Awards 2025

Hello 2025 LDH Grads, it's that time of year to start thinking about graduation and your future. If you would like monetary help towards your post-secondary education, and/or recognition of your accomplishments throughout your Longfields journey, PLEASE fill out this google form (and submit any other necessary documents) by the end of the day on March 31. 
It might be lengthy for some of you, but what other opportunity would you have to spend 1 to 2 hours and potentially earn anywhere from $100 to $1000 (or even more) towards your future!
You MUST use your school email to complete the form and any other forms, letters, emails, videos or further information that you might need to provide over and above this ONE form.
Read all the instructions carefully and don't forget to submit all the information requested as necessary!
Good luck!

Need a Prom Dress?

Need a prom dress? Free, gently used dresses available through FairyGodmother Pop Up Shops. 

Pop up Prom Shops happening on March 31st and April 1st (more information on the poster).

Prom Dress poster

Prom Tickets Are Now For Sale!

PROM TICKETS ON SALE (10 February - 27 March 2025)

The Prom will be held on Friday June 13, 2025 at Orchard View Wedding and Conference Centre from 5:00
p.m. – 11:00 p.m. There will be a reception for grads, their families and school staff from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The dinner (3 course meal), grad awards and dance will start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 11:00 p.m. As always,
a halal meal will be served at the dinner. 

The cost of a ticket is $110.00 on School Cash Online.  Tickets sales are for current LDH Grads Only (guest tickets will become available in April)

See the grad document for more information

Order your Grad Regalia now!

All Gr 12 students wishing to walk the stage at Commencement, must wear the LDH Grad Regalia. This includes the gown, cap, vstole, and 2025 tassle.

We have different packages to chose from.  All packages include 4 tickets to the Commencement Ceremony.

Please go to schoolcashonline to order your package!  All orders are due by April 1.

There are many scholarship opportunities available to Grade 12 students. Be sure to regularly check the LDHSS Student Services Scholarship page, as we update it frequently with new opportunities.

Winter break is an excellent time to explore these scholarships. Use this time to research upcoming awards, write your essays, complete applications, and request reference letters. While some scholarships may require only a simple application, others may involve more effort—don’t let that discourage you!

Remember: the more you apply, the better your chances of success. Good luck!

The video recording of The Applying to Post-Secondary Information Session is now available online:

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is hosting a virtual information session on "Applying to Post-Secondary" on November 21st, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.   

This virtual session will provide Grade 12 students and their parents/caregivers with information about applying to post-secondary education in Canada.  
During the session, presenters will review how to apply to colleges (with a focus on Ontario colleges), how to apply to universities (with a focus on Ontario universities), and how to move onto an apprenticeship after graduation. There will also be a Q&A section where participants can get their queries answered. Participants can find the participation link on the OCDSB website

Scholarships - we are often asked about where to find Scholarships.  We post scholarships to the classroom as they are due but it is important to look ahead at scholarships and ensure you are prepared to apply on or before the deadline. Scholarships can be found in different ways. Here are our top suggestions:Upcoming this week -

• Ongoing until Nov 27th - Booking of Grad Photos
• November 18th - 27th - Grad photos
• November 19th - U of Alberta in atrium
• November 21st - Post-Secondary Virtual Information Session
• November 21st - Brock University in atrium at 8am
• November 22nd - Literacy test being written by any Grade 12s who still need to meet this requirement
• November 22nd - Lorne and Margaret Trudeau Education Award (For students attending university in engineering, natural sciences, or nursing)

UPDATED information for Grad Photos

Photos will be taken in the CoOp Office located at the back of the library. Sessions are booked using this link - please book a session early to avoid disappointment:

Green Apple

You are welcome to bring items that can personalize your session (sport equipment, musical instrument or sheet , etc. No weapons or live animals).How Should I Dress?

• Students are encouraged to wear a white or off white shirt with a collar and with or without a tie for best results
• Robes, caps, flowers and other props will be provided to you during the session

Exclusive Sitting Fee - A sitting fee of $20 is to be paid online using the link above.Your Session Fee includes: 

• 6-8 traditional poses
• grad composite in a vinyl folder of the Class of 2025 distributed at Commencement

Basic Sitting Fee - there is no charge. These sessions will allow you to be included in the Grad Composite and Grad Slide during Commencement. Basic Sitting sessions will be held during retakes (date to be confirmed)

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is hosting a virtual information session on "Applying to Post-Secondary" on November 21st, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.   

This virtual session will provide Grade 12 students and their parents/caregivers with information about applying to post-secondary education in Canada.  During the session, presenters will review how to apply to colleges (with a focus on Ontario colleges), how to apply to universities (with a focus on Ontario universities), and how to move onto an apprenticeship after graduation. There will also be a Q&A section where participants can get their queries answered. 

The attached document contains links to promotional materials about applying to university and other important information, such as deadlines, university recruitment events and online resources like OUInfo.

Info

This Week:

• November 4th (ongoing) - booking for Grad photos at this link
• November 6th - LAUNCH
• November 9 - Algonquin College Open House

From Scholar Tree:

Scholarship season is fully underway. Over 10 Million Dollars worth of scholarships are currently open for applications on ScholarTree! This week alone, we have added 20 scholarships worth over $120,000.

Once students complete their profiles, they will be matched to all the awards they qualify for. However, many students miss that at the top left-hand corner of their scholarship list, they can filter scholarships by various categories: Program of Study, Ethnicity, Financial Need, etc. 

A list of scholarships available this month can be found in this link

Here are two unique scholarships:

• Grade 12 Women/Non-Bianary in STEM
• BC Indigenous students interested in Carpentry

Scholar Tree recognizes that in these uncertain economic times, more people are worried about finances than usual, so they created a short presentation about where students can find scholarships and provide tips to improve their scholarship applications - link here

As a reminder, there will be a postsecondary presentation for parents/guardians on Thursday, October 3rd at 6:30 in the auditorium. At this time representatives from Algonquin, Ottawa U and Carleton U will be available in the foyer to answer any questions. Below is the presentation that we shared with students last week and will be sharing with parents on Thursday. We hope to see many of you (with your caring adults) on Thursday

Grade 12 Post Secondary Education

A few Canadian Universities are visiting Longfields next week. 

Monday, September 30
11:30am Bishops University 

Wednesday, October 2
11:30am Carleton University

3:00pm Toronto Metropolitan University 

Friday, October 4
2:55pm University of Victoria 

All visiting Universities will set up a table in the atrium, outside of the guidance office for their visit. Please come down to say hello and get more information from a University representative.