Prince Albert Collegiate Institute teachers stood out in front of the school Friday to celebrate students. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

By Michael Joel-Hansen

Grad 2020

PACI puts on outdoor grad parade

Jun 26, 2020 | 5:03 PM

Teachers and staff from Prince Albert Collegiate Institute braved the at times wet conditions Friday to celebrate the school’s graduating students.

Teachers lined up in front of the school and one by one students walked down the line as part of the informal grand march. Some of the students put on their graduation outfits for the occasion.

Kylie Emmerson, a teacher who helped organize the event, said the original idea to do something came from students.

“We came up with a reverse parade where the teachers could stay in one spot and have the students come through,” she said.

education

Auditor finds non-compliance with international trip, credit card and expense claims at Northlands College

3h ago

Court proceedings

Drugs and weapons bust in Stanley Mission, results in two year sentence

23h ago

health care

La Loche recipient of new portable blood analyzer, printer kit

Dec 10, 2024

As the graduates made their way down the sidewalk they were greeted by teachers telling them congratulations, some were even blowing bubbles.

(Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Emmerson said having an informal event like this is important for both students and staff in the wake of the pandemic.

“The students [have] a chance to wear the dresses that they had purchased previous to COVID and it would gives us one last chance for the teachers to say goodbye to each of the students,” she said.

(Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Emmerson explained the idea received a positive response from both students and teachers. She added putting on the event involved work from a lot of teachers as coordination with police was required and the grounds required manicuring.

Being able to send of their Grade 12 students like this is important to teachers, Emmerson said.

“These kids mean the absolute world to us,” she said.

Graduates were able to pick up their signs Friday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

MichaelJoel.Hansen@jpbg.ca

On Twitter: @mjhskcdn