Please refer to "Important Information" below for any specific adjustments that we've made to our programs due to the unpredictable nature of COVID. Thank you.

École Argyle Secondary School

INFORMATION FOR
GRADS AND FAMILIES

IMPORTANT DATES:

Grad Portrait Sessions & Video Interviews: September 8th, 9th, 10th, 2020

**Grads that attend the above session dates will also be photographed for their Student ID card. We will be printing the cards on-site for you to take home at no additional cost. Grade 12’s that miss the above appointment times will still have an opportunity to be photographed for their ID cards during regular school photo day, however there will be a longer delay in receiving the card as it will be distributed by homeroom from the school 2-3 weeks after.

Bubble Buddy Portraits: September 8th, 9th, 10th, 2020

Grad Retakes: To Be Announced at a Later Date

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Important Information

After running 75+ physically distanced grad events during COVID in May/June – our team has the in-field experience to ensure your grad portrait session is not only a memorable experience but one that is in a safe environment with trained staff that care about your wellness. Our appointments are scheduled to allow for adequate space and flow of foot traffic during your time in our studio area. Our staff will be fully equipped with PPE and follow strict safety guidelines in regards to sanitization of equipment, gowns and props between each student.

Our goal is to provide a portrait session that honours your 13 years of academic achievement which is why we are offering sessions at the beginning of September while Dr. Bonnie Henry deems safe to do so. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to celebrate and mark this memorable time in your life!

Please take a moment to read through the information on this page to get familiar with what services and products you will be receiving this year from GradsBC. We want to give our warmest congratulations on making it to your final year and thank you for allowing us to be a small part of it! We look forward to seeing you soon.

Are you a past graduate?
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How to Prepare

Watch this video for tips on how to make the most of your grad experience.

What is the TimeCapsule™ Experience?

TimeCapsule™ captures the 3 most important events throughout your grad year with dynamic photography and *cinematic video.

Event #1: Cap and Gown portraits (where we capture your iconic yearbook image) combined with our fashion station where you can bring props and a change of outfit that represents your style.

For schools participating in our video component, in addition to the cap/gown/fashion experiences, we offer our signature video interview station where you will get to thank your friends and family and tell us about you!

Event #2: Ceremony photography and *video coverage.

Event #3 (TBC): Banquet photography and *video coverage.

*School programs vary from school to school - please refer to Step 1 below 'Your Grad Program is....' for your school's complete TimeCapsule program.... Check it out!...

Step 1 of 4: Book Your Grad Portrait Session

Your Program: Signature TimeCapsule Experience (Photo+Video)

15 minute Grad Portrait Session (sessions can last up to 45 minutes accounting for outfit changes, etc.)
During this session you will have the opportunity to go through 3 stations: Cap & Gown (yearbook image), Fashion station (bring props, pets, sports equipment, outfit change) PLUS our signature student interview station.

View and order your photos online within 10 days after the last photo shoot day. Prints, and products ordered from this session are additional above and beyond your ‘Program Fee’. Your video interview is saved, edited and delivered at the end of the school year and is included in your ‘Program Fee’.

Also included in your Program Fee:

*Ceremony and banquet may become virtual due to unforeseen circumstances. This program will be adapted accordingly.

Ceremony Coverage – 5×7 Stage Photo print of you receiving your diploma and awards
Ceremony Coverage – 8×10 Group photo print of the grad class
Banquet Coverage – 5×7 Photo print in your formal wear
All three items come with a black tri-folder for display
Ceremony Coverage – Cinematic highlight video capturing the ‘best’ moments from the night.
Banquet Coverage – Cinematic highlight video capturing the ‘best’ moments from the night.
Both events are combined, edited to music and delivered via weblink along with your student interviews at the end of the school year.

Program Fee (due at time of booking):
$60

*The below video shows our most popular TimeCapsule™ experience including a cap and gown portrait session with yearbook photo, fashion photos and a video interview as part of your appointment. Buddy photos are additional and booked separately.

Step 2 of 4: View and Order

From your portrait Cap/Gown and Fashion portrait session (Event#1) you will be able to go online, order prints, digital files and gift products. A gallery link will be sent to your email address notifying you when the gallery is live. Your personal online access code is your Student ID number (found on your ID card and time tables and is the same from year to year).

When you login to your personal gallery, you will also have the opportunity to select your image for the yearbook by selecting 'Yearbook Pose' (red button in the the bottom left hand corner of the browser window). If your order deadline has passed, a GradsBC representative will choose the best yearbook image on your behalf. Your order deadline will be noted on the welcome message when you login to your gallery.

*If you participated in a video interview, this interview is saved, edited and delivered as a link at the end of the year, along with other keepsake products, as part of your TimeCapsule™ program fee.

Step 3 of 4: Event *Video Coverage at Your Ceremony & Banquet (TBC)

If your school is participating in our signature TimeCapsule™ experience, we will be providing cinematic highlight video coverage of both your Ceremony and Banquet, combined by our editors to music for a 3 minute highlight film that you can share with friends and family. *In addition to videography, we will have a photographer taking a photo of each graduate crossing the stage and receiving their diploma. Please be aware that every school has a different tradition on how they would like these photos taken; some are live on stage with the Principal, some are off to the side of the stage and some are done before the ceremony starts.

*School programs vary from school to school - please refer to Step 1 below 'Your Grad Program is....' for your school's complete TimeCapsule program.... Check it out!...

Step 4 of 4: Product Delivery

Individual Portrait Orders from Grad Session (Event #1) – Delivered 2 to 3 weeks from order placement direct to home.

TimeCapsule™ Keepsake Including *Video Interview (from grad portrait session) + *Highlight Video – will be available at the end of June or early July depending on event dates.

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École Argyle Secondary School's Video Archives:

Click on a year to view your Cinematic Experiences. If you were part of our signature Time Capsule™ interviews these can also be viewed here. Enjoy!

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