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Behind the Mask

IB Visual arts students explore mediums and materials from around the world, including cardboard. For these Grade 8 students, the process of exploring masks has provided a journey as creative as their final creations.

Pulling Back the Layers in DP Art

For students taking Visual arts in the IB programme, the DP Art Exhibition is the final pinnacle of their process. SJS News chatted with Grade 12 student Cecie Kot to understand the process and what the project means to her. 

The Card Project 

This Grade 8 service initiative brought together students from JK to Grade 7 to create artwork for a cause. Find out how parents and guardians can now be a part of the initiative too.

A Walk Down Drury Lane

Ciara, Grade 12, recounts the incredible artistic experiences the group of Grade 10–12 students had in London over the midterm break.

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.

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. 

The Art of Togetherness: School Wide Mural and Labyrinth

When staff and students returned from Spring Break, they were greeted by a dazzling window mural and labyrinth in the Atrium.

Weekly Round-Up – Friday, March 7

It's been another busy week at SJS with wellness and life skills talks from guest speakers, the IB DP Arts Showcase and YPI in full swing.

Five Minutes with Ms. Mehrer: Global Perspectives from an International Career

As she supports our IB DP artists with their final preparations ahead of their exhibition on March 5, we sat down with our Senior School art teacher Ms. Mehrer to hear her journey from rural BC to global exploration as an artist and educator and how she has been shaped by the diverse cultures she has encountered along the way.

Junior School Welcomes Experts for a Series of Engaging and Creative Workshops

Our Junior School students have enjoyed a range of workshops this week, from drama, art and yoga to an Indigenous tea blending workshop!