Events

St. Stephen has a strong school spirit. Students participate in many aspects of school life, and share a sense of community. We have a reputation of being an outstanding school with events and activities that allow students to shine and reveal their strengths and talents.

Assemblies

School assemblies bring students and staff today to celebrate successes and discuss important school issues.  See our assembly day timetable.

Dances

Dances occur four to five times a year. We host a dance for Grade nine students, and additional dances to celebrate Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and one in the spring. 

Guest Pass Application form for Dances

Code of Conduct, students are expected to:

Students are not permitted to attend a dance if they were not present in school on the day of the dance. Students under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be subject to charges by the police and parents/guardians will be contacted. Students under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be suspended from school and will lose dance privileges for one calendar year. This also applies to the graduation, prom, and dances at other secondary schools.

Grade 12 Day

When is Grade 12 Day?   Tuesday April 16, 2024. 

This is a one-day event. Everything needs to be done on this day. If you are sick on Grade 12 Day, email your VP to make arrangements.

What do I need to do to be ready for Grade 12 Day?

1. Complete the Valedictorian Vote #1. You will do your final vote on Grade 12 Day.

2.  Complete the Grad Bio

3. Pay your grad fee via SchoolCash.

4. Complete and sign the Prom Agreement.  Your parents must sign the form (yes, even if you are over 18).

5. Pay for your ticket(s) via SchoolCash

6. Complete the Grade 12 Retreat Permission form.


What do I do on Grade 12 Day?

You will visit all the tables in the Guidance/Coop Office.  At each station you will be required to give information/forms.  Have all your forms ready to go.  It is also helpful to have printed copies of your SchoolCash receipts. 


Guidance Area Stations:

- Grad Bio        

- Credit and Volunteer Hours Check*       

- Valedictorian Final Vote      

- Grad Retreat Permission Forms


Coop Area Stations:

- Yearbook (toddler pic and future goals)

 Prom

When you visit each station you’ll get a stamp on your “Grade 12 Day Passport”.  If you submit your completed passport, you’ll be entered into a draw.  Two lucky winners will receive a $50 refund of their prom ticket.


Additional Prom Info:

- If you are bringing a guest from another school or out of school, you must have an interview with your guest and your VP by APRIL 11.  

-  If you are going with another St. Stephen Grade 12 student, no interview is required.  An interview may be required if you are bringing a Grade 11/Virtual student, check with your VP.

-  In order to be on the prom guest list you MUST visit the prom table.  At that time, we will check that your agreement is done, gather guest information, check for any dietary needs and that you’ve paid for your ticket(s).  Once all that information is completed you will be on the guest list.  Please ensure you know if your guest has any dietary needs (i.e. vegetarian, allergies, etc.).  We need to let the hall know well in advance of any special meals.

- Table sign ups will occur once we have a prom guest list. 

Graduation 

Graduation is June 26th, 2024

Students must arrive at 5:00 p.m.

Graduation Starts at 6:00 p.m. 

Graduation Forms:

Grad Information Sheet 2024 from Grade 12 Day (hang on your fridge)

Grad - Parent Information Letter 2024

Grad Biography Form 2024

Community Involvement Graduation Requirement 2024

Grade 12 day is April 16th 2024.  All forms are to be completed on this day.

Valedictorian Vote #1, period 2 on April 2nd, 2024

Graduation Photos: November 27th  – December 8th 2023 & February 21nd & 22th 2024.

All Graduates should have a photo taken for the composite.

Book your appointments online.

Prom 2024

Friday, June 7, 2024

Theme: "HOLLYWOOD"

Time: 5:30 -7:00 PM - Arrival & Photos

Dinner is at 7:00 PM and Dance after till 10:30 PM

Location:  Tosca Banquet Hall, 800 Champlain Ave.  Oshawa.

Cost: $100.00 per person.

Prom tickets must be paid using "School Cash Online".

Sales Open from:  Early Bird ticket sales open December 18th - 22nd.  $10 off.
Regular price sales from Jan __ to April 16th.

See the Prom information sheet below for more information.

 *Prom Information Sheet 2024

 *Guest Pass Application Form 2024 (Students attending another secondary school)

 *Senior Prom Agreement 2024


Guests from other Schools:  

No guests will be sold a ticket until they have completed a ‘Guest Pass Application Form’.  In order to be eligible to purchase a ticket (max.1 guest ticker per student), these application forms must be signed by the guest’s vice principal or principal and then given to a St. Stephen vice principal.  St. Stephen students with guests who are not enrolled at a secondary school must arrange an interview with a vice principal before April 12th, 2024.  These interviews can be booked starting March 4th, 2024.  Bring the completed ‘Guest Pass Application Form’ to the interview.  These forms are available in the main office or on our website at www.sscss.ca. 


Prom Night Safety Tips for Parents/Guardians:

Students

Parents

Students and their parents might consider getting and signing a Call Me Contract, sponsored by Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID), available at the Health Unit.

We hope these reminders will assist in everyone having a safe and enjoyable senior formal.

For additional information on our school's events and activities, visit our Calendar.