Senior School

Skills to Succeed: How Learning Strategists Help All Students Thrive

Every student is unique, and deserves an individualized approach to education. The Learning Strategies team plays an essential role in supporting students improve skills, stay organized and boost their confidence. Meet the team and learn more about how this team helps students succeed.

My Strathcona Canoe Trip

Sloane Edwards, Grade 9 student, recounts her recent canoe trip in Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island as part of the yearly Outdoor Education Trip, where they learned survival skills, challenged our endurance and grew closer as a class along the way. 

Shaping the Future of Education

At SJS, our faculty are the heart of every inspiring lesson, every spark of curiosity and every moment of discovery our students experience, and their impact doesn’t stop there. Learn about how our teachers help to shape the next generation of educators and the benefit it brings to the classroom.

Fantastic Fall: Good News Roundup

It's been an fantastic fall for both students and faculty. Check out the amazing things are community has been up to and meet a brand new future eagle!

Learning to a New Rhythm

Tune into this! Students at SJS are taking their very first DP Music course. Learn more about this exciting opportunity and how music elevates education in the Diploma Programme.

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.

Students ASCEND with New Co-Curricular Initiative

Students are at the helm with this brand new co-curricular initiative—ASCEND clubs! Learn more about how students can get involved in this great opportunity and what interest-based clubs bring to SJS.

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.

A Day to Listen and Learn

SJS students added their voices to the Truth and Reconciliation Assembly, sharing the Indigenous teachings and lessons that have stuck with them over the years.

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.

Theatre That Makes Us Think

The MYP and DP Theatre students attended an powerful performance of A Shape of a Girl. Read more about the performance and student reflections.