Impact

Five Minutes With Artist in Residence Dana Belcourt

Meet our new Artist in Residence! Dana Belcourt is a multidisciplinary mixed Cree/Métis artist from Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton). With experience in a wide range of mediums, Dana will be sharing their expertise with SJS students across the rest of the year.

Why Discipline Deserves a Second Look: SJS Hosts Renowned Expert Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

Managing behaviour is one of the most important—and often most challenging—aspects of raising and teaching children. This October, SJS is offering a rare opportunity for all our community to come together around a shared approach.

From Books to Baskets: Students Get Hands-On With Traditional Storytelling 

It's been a week of powerful workshops and storytelling as the Junior School participated in a fun, interactive author visit and an Indigenous cedar weaving workshop. 

The Year That Was: The 2024–2025 Year in Review

We’re delighted to share that the SJS Year in Review 2024–2025 is now available—highlighting a year full of growth, exploration and community spirit.

Stages You Made Possible

Blocks have always been tools for creativity. Thanks to Annual Giving, they’re now transforming how SJS brings events and performances to life.

Natural Resources from Indigenous Perspectives

The Grade 5s got hands-on with cultural artefacts from the shíshálh nation as part of their Sharing the Planet Unit of Inquiry, exploring Indigenous views on natural resources.

Summer Updates to School and Safety

SJS Facilities and IT teams have had a busy summer installing updates to the school’s campus and systems in preparation for an engaging and safe 2025–2026 school year.

Bringing Eagle Adventures to Life: A Week with Writer-in-Residence, Darren Lebeuf

Over the past week, the Junior School library turned into a writing workshop with the younger students working with our first PYP Writer-in-Residence, award-winning author and illustrator, Darren Lebeuf. 

SJS says “Thank You!”

This week, through two special events—the St. John’s Day Recognition assembly and the Founders Circle reception—we recognized the volunteers, faculty and supporters who have helped to shape the SJS experience.

Student Ambassadors make the call

This week, a group of Student Ambassadors celebrated Annual Giving with our annual Thank-A-Thon.

It was a Privilege to see Urinetown

Last weekend, the Waterfront Theatre pulsed with energy, laughter and the unmistakable spirit of our students, as SJS Theatre proudly presented Urinetown: The Musical.