Guest Speakers

Junior School

Author Visit with Tanya Lloyd Kyi

The library was abuzz with a visit from non-fiction children’s author Tanya Lloyd Kyi, who guided the Junior School students through a series of interactive workshops, bringing life to creative writing, history and science combined.

Impact

Don’t Trust Fish

The Grade 1 to 3 students had a special lesson from author Neil Sharpson and illustrator Dan Santat to advice them: "Don't Trust Fish."

Junior School

Science Meets Mindfulness

The Grade 5s were visited by Luisa Henz for an imaginative mindfulness workshop that combined neuroscience with play. Learn more about the power of the brain and try some of the activities at home.

Junior School

Express Yourself! Grade 2s act up

Learning to express ourselves takes creativity and courage. Our Grade 2s had a great time practicing being risk takers with professional actor Paul Moniz de Sa in a series of dramatic workshops.

Senior School

Memoirs with Mr. Mooney

Tasked with writing memoirs, the Grade 7s are in for a treat with a series of workshops led by award-winning author Harrison Mooney to inspire them.

Community

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.

Junior School

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.

Senior School

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.

Junior School

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.

Junior School

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.

SJS Sends Grade 12s Off in Style

Author Visit with Tanya Lloyd Kyi

Grade 10s Get Personal