Premier Ford Says Schools Can Hold Outdoor Grad Ceremonies

Thursday, 3 June 2021 06:41

By Tami Jeanneret

Ford also hints we may enter Step One of reopening sooner than planned

During yesterday's announcement that schools will remain closed for the rest of the month, the Premier weighing in on the fate of grad ceremonies.

Doug Ford says its okay for schools to hold grade 8 and grade 12 grad ceremonies outdoors.

Niagara Catholic's Education Director, Camillo Cipriano in a letter to parents says they are waiting for more direction from the province before making any decisions on the ceremonies.

He says the board will keep parents and students posted.

Ford also hinting we may enter Step One of the provinces reopening plan earlier than June 14th but didnt give any indication how much earlier.

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Premier Ford Says Schools Can Hold Outdoor Grad Ceremonies

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