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Class of 2026

Diploma Pick up

Diploma pick up will happen at the school on Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7 from 9 am - 2 pm each day. Please plan to pick up your diploma package at that time. If you are unable to pick it up on those dates, you will need to complete this form to let us know who you are designating to pick up for you (if you are under 18 a parent/guardian is permitted to pick on your behalf and you do not need to complete this form).

Celebrating our Class of 2026 Valedictorian!

As we look back on a wonderful graduation week, we want to officially celebrate and recognize the Garth Webb Secondary School Valedictorian for the Class of 2026: Ayca Y!

Our selection followed a rigorous 3-part process to find the voice that best represented the graduating class:

  • Part 1: Self-Nomination & Video Pitch: Students stepped forward by submitting a comprehensive application and video pitch outlining their vision.

  • Part 2: Selection of Nominees: Our staff leadership team reviewed applications, evaluating academic standing, attendance, and citizenship to select our top finalists.

  • Part 3: Student Voting: Finalists delivered speeches to their peers, and the graduating class cast their democratic votes.

Through this highly competitive process, Ayca stood out as a model of excellence. Academically, Ayca is exceptionally strong, balancing demanding senior-level courses alongside an outstanding attendance record.

When asked how she felt upon hearing the news of her selection, Ayca shared:

"When I found out I had been selected as Valedictorian, I was incredibly honoured and grateful to be the voice of the Class of 2026. It was a surreal moment, and I felt very thankful for the support of my teachers, family, friends, and classmates who have all played a role in my journey as we successfully close another chapter of our lives. More than a personal achievement, I see this as an opportunity to represent and celebrate the accomplishments and resilience of our entire graduating class. "

Beyond the statistics, it is Ayca's character that makes her the perfect representative. We want to extend a huge thank you to Ayca for her incredible Valedictorian address this past Wednesday. In her message to her peers, she spoke eloquently about the journey of this graduating class, beautifully reminding everyone that high school is about unyielding perseverance, conquering challenges together and staying resilient in the face of setbacks.

Please join the entire GWSS community in congratulating Ayca on this well-deserved honor and thanking her for representing the Class of 2026 so beautifully!

A Message from the Lieutenant Governor to the Graduating Class of 2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

We're happy to share a special message from the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, who has sent heartfelt congratulations and inspiring words for all our amazing graduates. Join us in celebrating the achievements and bright futures of these outstanding students! View a written message and a video message from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

Action Required: Google Drive Access After Graduation

As of July 1, 2026 students who are not:

  • actively registered with HDSB (Summer School), or

  • Pre-Registered for the 2026-2027 School Year with HDSB will lose access to the HDSB Network & Halton Cloud / G Suite for Education applications, data, and email.

IMPORTANT:  If you have used your HDSB email when applying for post secondary, resume, job applications, you will need to update your information and change it to a personal email address before access to your HDSB account is lost on July 1st.

To retain your G Suite data, please see one of the options below:

  • Transfer email and Drive files to a personal Google Account using Google Takeout Transfer Your Content - see Transfer their content

  • Archive data using Google Takeout - The traditional Takeout is also available to create an archive of their data in G suite. 

This will enable you to easily retain your email, essays, resumes, science projects and any other files stored on Google Drive before access has been removed to your HDSB account.

Also: A reminder that myBlueprint can be accessed after graduation if you change your user email to a non-HDSB account. 

(technical support is provided by myBlueprint). 

This must be completed by June 30, 2026.

New

Students earning credits through institutions outside the Halton District School Board must complete the External Credit Declaration Form and submit it to their school’s Guidance Office when registering with the external provider.

 

Diploma Requirements

For Students Entering Grade 9 in September 2023 or Earlier

To earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), students must complete:

  • 18 compulsory credits
  • 12 optional credits
  • 40 hours of community involvement
  • The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in Grade 10 or the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
  • 2 eLearning credits (opt-out form available)

This program is designed to be completed in four years following Grade 8.

For Students Entering Grade 9 in September 2024 or Later

To earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), students must complete:

  • 17 compulsory credits
  • 13 optional credits
  • 40 hours of community involvement
  • The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in Grade 10 or the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
  • 2 eLearning credits (opt-out form available)

This program is also designed to be completed in four years following Grade 8.

Community Involvement Hours

To record volunteer hours, students should request a letter from the organization confirming:

  • Type of volunteer work
  • Total hours completed
  • Contact name