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05.05 - 03:11
Coronavirus: Calgary Board of Education cancels 2020 graduations, celebrations
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Students attending schools run by the Calgary Board of Education won’t be celebrating finishing their school year — which itself is ending in an unconventional way — with the traditional ceremonies, due to the novel coronavirus.
In a statement on its website Thursday, the CBE said it “made the difficult decision to cancel graduation ceremonies, banquets and school-based celebrations for the 2019-20 school year.” “This decision was not taken lightly and was based on the City of Calgary’s decision to cancel all public gatherings up until June 30,” the board said.
The CBE said schools are exploring options to have graduates receive their yearbooks, certificates and possibly video tributes in June. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the
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