Student Picture Day: November 8th!

Posted October 22, 2021

Our School Photo Day is happening on Monday, November 8. We will be calling students down throughout the day for the opportunity to have their photo taken. Edge Imaging photographers will be on site & practicing all protocols to ensure the safety of our students. If your student will not be at school on November […]

Dress Warmly to School on Friday, Oct. 22nd

Posted October 21, 2021

We are aware that our school boilers (e.g. heating system) are not functioning at 100% capacity.  Though we expect the situation to be resolved by morning , it is a good idea to dress warmly for school tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 22nd.  A good day to layer up with an extra sweater/sweatshirt! Any updates will be […]

Take Our Kids to Work Day – November 3rd, 2021

Posted October 21, 2021

Take Our Kids to Work Day 2021 Logo

The Learning Partnership is pleased to announce the return of TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY, scheduled for Wednesday, November 3rd.  Grade 9 students are welcome to participate in this unique learning opportunity.

Parents – if you wish to register your student for this event, please visit the LEARNING PARTNERSHIP SITE for more info.  Should you sign your student up for November 3rd, please note that you will be required to notify the SJAM main office of their participation and to validate their absence from school that day.

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Cancellation of Field Hockey Games and Cross Country Meet – October 21

Posted October 21, 2021

Due to lightning in the forecast, all field hockey games scheduled at Woodside Park and the cross country meet scheduled for Bechtel Park are cancelled for today (Thursday, October 21). The facilities these events are scheduled at do not have a shelter option guaranteeing the safety of students in the event of a lightning storm. […]

School Immunization Program Restarting for Grade 7, 8, and 9 Students

Posted October 18, 2021

Since the Spring of 2020, the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) school vaccination program has been suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Health will be restarting the program on November 1, 2021 for students in Grade 7, 8, and 9. Vaccination Clinics Clinics will be offered at Public Health offices at […]

Highlander Spirit Wear Webstore NOW OPEN!

Posted October 18, 2021

The Online Spirit Wear Store Is OPEN!! 
https://purplesharkembroidery.com/collections/highlanders
The store will be accepting orders from Monday October 18th to Friday October 29th
Orders will be delivered to your homeroom class in November.  

*Please select the ‘PICK UP’ option at checkout for free delivery to your homeroom class at school. 
(you will NOT need to pick it up at the Shelby Drive location)

Please email Mr. Steckley (daniel_steckley@wrdsb.ca) or Ms. Zurbrigg (sarah_zurbrigg@wrdsb.ca) if you have any questions.

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COVID-19 Case Notification

Posted October 17, 2021

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION   Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School building on October 7, is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared.   Public Health has identified all […]

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