Graduation 2020 Information

Graduation 2020 Information
Posted on 05/22/2020

Hello everyone,

Congratulations on your Graduation from Ernestown Secondary School!

The goal you have been working toward so hard over the last four years has finally been accomplished.  You are a graduate ready to take on a new adventure—an adventure that will allow you to follow whichever path interests you the most.    Yes, the last few weeks have been different and challenging and certainly not what any of us expected but it does not diminish your growth, your success or your many accomplishments.  When you think back on this, your last year as an Ernestown Eagle, you will undoubtedly remember the emergency that disrupted your graduating year as it impacted the world but it is my sincere hope that, more importantly, your memories will include laughter, learning, friendships and fun—all of the things that made your secondary school experience so much more than what has happened over the last few weeks.

On behalf of all the staff, please accept our congratulations and best wishes.  Over the last four years, you have been prepared to take on whatever challenges come your way.  It is finally your time and we have no doubt that as an Eagle, you will SOAR!

Ms. Salmond



ESS Grads of 2020,

Please check your Limestone email as you have been sent a Graduation Information Form to complete by Friday, May, 29.

Nominations for class valedictorian are also included in this google form.  Voting for class valedictorian and the ESS Atmosphere Award will take place online from Tuesday, June 2 to Wednesday, June 3.

Should you require more information about the application based graduation awards (information posted below) or the graduation information survey please contact Ms. English ([email protected]) or Ms. Nooyen ([email protected])

All the best,

Ms. Nooyen and Ms. English



Scholarships & Awards

Please read through the information below about three scholarships/awards that are available for graduates.  Each has an application process, and the forms are embedded.

Lennox and Addington Stewardship Bursary

***due to L&A Stewardship Council (contract provided in application) by June 12, 2020***

The Lennox and Addington Stewardship Council Bursary is presented to a student who is entering a post-secondary program related to environmental studies or natural resources.  In addition, students applying to programs in a field of Science applicable to environmental study and students applying to Sustainable Agriculture Studies at a recognized college or university will be considered.  Career goals, work experience, community leadership, volunteer service, and extracurricular activities are included in the selection criteria.

Please note there is an additional request that:  applicants obtain comments from a Student Services advisor or teacher regarding their application.  This can be in the form of an email message from the staff member, it does not have to be a formal letter.

The application form is available here.

Award:  $500.00 bursary



Amherstview Lions Club Bursary

***Email in .pdf format to Ms. English ([email protected]) and Ms. Nooyen ([email protected]) by 2:30 p.m. on June 5, 2020***

Established to provide support to a graduating student who has been accepted to study full-time at a recognized post-secondary institution. Students who have deferred acceptance to a post-secondary education for one year to participate in an organized youth development program such as Katimavik or Canada World Youth may be considered. Suitable applicants will have above average academic achievement (75%); however, proven financial need and a demonstrated contribution to the life and work of the community through their involvement in school and volunteer activities, local clubs, and/or work experience will be heavily weighted.  A cheque will be forwarded to the award recipient upon receipt of verification of attendance at a post-secondary institution.

Find the pdf application form here.

Award: School Plaque (your name is engraved on the plaque and it stays at the school), certificate and $1,000.00


Quinte Home Economics Association Award

 ***due to contact provided in the information by Friday, June 12, 2020***

Please find the requirements for eligibility for the award here and ensure that your application contains all the information and documentation described here.