Schools reopen December 5

Posted December 4, 2019

All WRDSB elementary and secondary schools will reopen for students on December 5 following the one-day OSSTF strike. Before and after school programs will reopen and student transportation will operate as normal. We want to thank everyone for their patience during this time.

All schools will be closed on December 4, 2019

Posted December 4, 2019

On Wednesday, December 4, ALL SCHOOLS, both elementary and secondary, will be closed to students.  This includes ALL before and after school childcare programs, extended day childcare programs, Early ON Centres and third-party operated childcare centres.   Bus Transportation will not be in operation and ALL extracurricular activities and evening rental permits are cancelled. This is […]

Preparing for Post-Secondary Info Night – Dec. 3 SOLD OUT!

Posted December 1, 2019

A huge thanks to everyone who signed up for our special Preparing for Post-Secondary Info Night on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd @ 7:00pm in the SJAM auditorium.  Due to the overwhelming response, the event is now “sold out” – all who signed up should have received a confirmation email from SJAM guidance this weekend.  We look forward to seeing you at SJAM on Tuesday evening!

SJAM guidance will likely plan a similar event during the spring – please visit the SJAM website in semester 2 for any updates!

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All schools to close on December 4 in the event of one-day OSSTF strike

Posted November 29, 2019

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, their members will engage in a full withdrawal of services (strike action) in public schools where OSSTF is represented across the province unless an agreement is reached at the central bargaining table. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), […]

OSSTF Announces Full Withdrawal of Services on Wednesday, December 4

Posted November 28, 2019

Full Withdrawal of Services Announced for Wednesday, December 4 by Waterloo secondary teachers, occasional teachers, Custodial and Maintenance staff, Educational Support Staff, Professional Student Services Personnel and Supervision Monitors and Cafeteria Assistants: The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Association (OSSTF) has announced that next Wednesday, December 4, all of its members across the province of Ontario […]

Grade 8 Info Night @ SJAM – Wed. Dec. 11th

Posted November 26, 2019

Future Highlanders are invited to join us for our Grade 8 Info Night on Wednesday, December 11th!  The evening features general info sessions, an awesome grade 9 electives tour with our student leaders and opportunities to learn about our Pre-AP and Fast Forward programs.  Check out details below and plan to arrive early as this event is always extremely well attended!  Parking is available in the large lot behind the school.

OPTIONAL SESSIONS – 5:15-5:45PM
PRE-AP COURSES/HIGHLANDER INNOVATION LAB (SJAM Aud)
FAST FORWARD PROGRAM (SJAM Library, 2nd floor)

ELECTIVES TOUR/INFO SESSIONS – 6:00-8:20PM
Note – due to historically high attendance, families will be assigned specific tour start locations throughout the school when you arrive.  A general info session will run as part of the electives tour in the SJAM cafeteria

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Update on OSSTF work-to-rule

Posted November 26, 2019

Start of job action by Waterloo secondary teachers, occasional teachers, Custodial and Maintenance staff, Educational Support Staff, Professional Student Services Personnel and Supervision Monitors and Cafeteria Assistants: The Ontario Secondary Teachers ‘ Federation (OSSTF) will begin labour action in public schools across Ontario on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. We know that as parents and caregivers, […]

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