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Sustainability

A Second Life for SJS Uniforms

SJS diverted 720 lbs of textile waste from landfill last year, thanks to our new partnership with Debrand. Find out more about how we take sustainable action against this global issue.

Student Voices on Sustainable Cities 

The Grade 10s challenged themselves through fieldwork with industry professionals and experts to test how BC measures up to Canada's Sustainability Development Goals.

No Place for This Waste

Grade 1s got hands-on with their Unit of Inquiry about Sharing the Planet through a park cleanup, the empowering conclusion to their Zero Waste Place workshop.

SJS Celebrates Bronze EcoSchools Certification 

SJS is proud to announce its Bronze certification from EcoSchools Canada for the 2024–25 school year—an exciting milestone in our very first year participating in the program!

Grade 1 Inquiry Sparks Big Questions About Plastic Waste

In a recent inquiry project that made a striking impact, our Grade 1 students tackled an essential question: How much plastic garbage do we create?

Gear Up, SJS! Get Ready for a Fortnight of Active Travel

From May 26 to June 6, our community is celebrating active travel with two exciting initiatives: two Bike to School weeks for the Junior School and Go By Bike Week for the Senior School and staff.