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Guest Speakers

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. 

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.

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. 

How to get Started with a Story

We were delighted to welcome back Ms. Bell-Irving, author of the urban fantasy series Wicked Conjuring. To help all aspiring authors, she has written a post offering guidance for anyone crafting their own stories.

From Trading to TikTok: Real-World Business Education at SJS

At SJS, business education extends far beyond the textbook. Through competitions, alumni mentorship and industry guest speakers, students are gaining first-hand insight into the opportunities in today’s global economy.

Exploring the Future of Learning: SJS Hosts AI Conference

SJS had the privilege of hosting a thought-provoking conference that gathered over 300 educators and thought leaders from independent and public schools across the province.

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!

Dion and Gobi Visit SJS to Share Their Story of Friendship and Adventure

Our Junior School students enjoyed meeting the dynamic duo whose story of friendship and adventure is set to become a Hollywood blockbuster!

Governor General Award-winning Cree Author David A. Robertson Returns to SJS

Two-time Governor General Award-winning Cree author, David A. Robertson, returned to SJS to visit with students in both the Junior and Senior School, as well as our friends from χpey̓ Elementary.