Kwalikum Secondary School

Qualicum School District

266 Village Way, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1L1| Phone: 250-752-5651| Contact Us

Commencement & Prom

Dear Parents/Caregivers of our 2025 Grad Class,

The Grad Parents are busy planning our 2025 Prom and want to ensure that you are kept in the loop. We have a couple of places for you to keep connected and informed.

The school plans commencement and the grad parents/caregivers are responsible for planning Prom. All parents/caregivers with a student graduating in 2025 are invited to send emails to kssparentgrad@gmail.com and follow the KSS Prom Facebook Group at KSS Prom Facebook Page or the Grad Parent Instagram at Kwalikum Secondary School Grad Parents.

Prom is being held on June 7th, 2025 at Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria.

Commencement is being held on June 26th at KSS.

📸 BEACH PHOTOS – UNOFFICIAL

🕜 Time: 1:30 – 2:45 PM
📍 Location: Four Poles, Qualicum Beach

Join grads and families for casual, unofficial beach photos before the parade. Be respectful of time — grads must be at the parade marshalling area by 3:00 PM.

🎉 PARADE – Must Be Pre-Registered

📍 Arrival: 3:00 PM
🚗 Start: 3:30 PM sharp

All pre-registered vehicles must enter the marshalling area via Harlech Road, using the old Firehall parking lot (First Ave, across from Town Hall).
Parade Marshals will place vehicles in order.

Note: Grads must ride with Grads/Guests listed on their Grad Parade Form. No last-minute substitutions allowed.

🛑 SECURITY & BUSING – MANDATORY

📍 Check-In & Security: Qualicum Commons (744 Primrose St)

• All grads and guests must take the bus to Cuckoos — no private drop-offs
• Only guests listed on your Grad Contract (or approved changes through Grad PAC) will be admitted — No exceptions
• All bags must have been dropped off — no bags accepted at security
• If you're not in the parade, arrive at Qualicum Commons by 4:00 PM
• Buses depart immediately after the parade

⛔ No bus = No entry

💃 RED CARPET

📍 Location: Cuckoos Trattoria & Pizzeria (2310 Alberni Hwy, Coombs)
🕔 Time: 4:30PM

🚗 Parking: Use the designated lot off Ford Rd, across from Coombs Fairgrounds.
Do not park at Coombs Country Market (see attached map).

Spectators: If attending both the parade and Red Carpet, head directly to Coombs after the parade. The Red Carpet begins as soon as buses arrive be there by 4:30

🚗 PICK-UP & END OF NIGHT

🕚 Event Ends: 11:00 PM
📍 Pick-Up: Cuckoos Trattoria & Pizzeria

🎒 Grads/guests must take home their stored items (bags, dresses, etc.). We are not responsible for unclaimed belongings.
✅ Students must have a safe ride home and will be signed out once their Parent/Guardian arrives. They cannot drive themselves. Please arrive on time.

📌 IMPORTANT REMINDERS

✔ All attendees must follow the KSS Prom Contract & School Code of Conduct
🚫 Violations = Immediate removal. No re-entry.
🎁 You must be present at Prom/Dry Grad to win door prizes.

📬 Volunteer sign-ups have been confirmed via email.

❗ No last-minute changes to parade registration or guest lists will be accepted.

Questions? Email us at kssparentgrad@gmail.com
We're looking forward to an unforgettable Prom Day celebration!

Parade Route.pdf