Hamilton’s public school board cancels final exams, changes some graduation requirements “To ensure all our students are supported to find success this year, whether they are learning in-person or online, in October we made the decision to cancel exams,” said McGregor. “Schools have already let students know that they will not have exams and, instead, they will have culminating activities.”Niagara Catholic District School Board is following a similar path.“Schools are not administering exams,” said superintendent Ted Farrell, whose responsibilities include overseeing secondary schools.“Upon completion of the course, a broad range of culminating activities will be used as part of the final evaluation in determining a student’s mark.