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Storytelling and Science

At SJS we're teaching the next generation of science communicators, with our Grade 9s tackling a practical project that combined English skills, storytelling and climate science, under the guidance of parent and external experts.
Community

Reflecting on a Year of Community Learning

What should next year's Parent Education sessions look like? We’ve had a massive year of learning with experts—from sleep science to the gift of failure—and now we want to hear from you too!
Junior School

Learning Illustration with Mike Deas

Author and Illustrator Mike Deas joins our Grades 2–4 for an interactive workshop during Canadian Children's Book Week.
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. 

SJS is a leading all gender, independent IB World School for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 located in Kitsilano, Vancouver.

SJS respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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