Queensland coronavirus rules are easing but contact restrictions will still limit Queensland high school graduation ceremonies

Coronavirus has taken a sledgehammer to year 12 rites of passage, with restrictions forcing Queensland schools to rethink large graduation ceremonies this week.

More coronavirus restrictions are due to ease across Queensland from tomorrow, allowing outdoor events to go ahead with up to 1,500 people while open-air stadiums can return to full capacity.

But most high schools have already imposed a strict cap on the number of family members who can attend graduations.

Some have decided to stagger ceremonies, or to move…