Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members – apply today

Posted March 19, 2019

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members. They invite parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of our schools to apply. The fundamental fact is that parents + engagement = student success. Your involvement with PIC can help us optimize this equation. The mandate for this committee is to: Provide information and advice on parent […]

Sem 2 Grad Photos – March 18 to 22

Posted March 19, 2019

Class of 2019 Grad Photos

Edge Imaging returns to SJAM for semester 2 grad photos – Mon. March 18 to Fri. March 22

Book your appointment online – BOOKMYGRAD.CA
Use school code – SIR

For more information and/or questions, please visit the student activities office

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Parent Engagement Workshop Series

Posted March 19, 2019

The WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC), in collaboration with the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) and Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), are pleased to present:

PARENT ENGAGEMENT – LET’S BUILD OUR TOOLKIT FOR SUCCESS
FREE WORKSHOP SERIES
Wed. Mar. 27 (6:00-8:30pm, Bluevale Collegiate)
Sat. Mar. 30 (9:00-11:00am, EDSS)
Wed. Apr. 3 (6:00-8:30pm, Galt Collegiate)

CLICK HERE to view the event flyer and registration info.

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A Message Regarding the Attacks in New Zealand

Posted March 15, 2019

This morning, we awoke to the news of yet another terrorist attack on a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, that has left 49 people dead and several others wounded. We stand together in grieving this tragedy with our community. This senseless act will impact the thousands of students, staff, families and community members we welcome […]

Have your say in our funding priorities – take our survey

Posted March 8, 2019

There is still time to have your say and participate in our annual budget survey. By participating, you will tell us which funding priorities we should consider as we prepare our budget for the 2019-2020 school year, and beyond. Please complete our short survey to help us identify what areas matter to our communities. The survey […]

Principal’s Message on School Incident – March 5th

Posted March 5, 2019

Dear Sir John A Macdonald families,

I am writing to make you aware of an incident that happened today during our lunch hour.

Students in the cafeteria became aware of a peer’s Instagram post that included threatening comments. The post was shared widely among our students, causing some panic and miscommunication that a shooting would take place.

SJAM students immediately brought the issue to the attention of the administration, and we were able to quickly identify and secure the student responsible for the post. As a result, we did not have to put our school into lockdown or hold and secure.

Following our school safety procedures, we called and worked with Waterloo Regional Police right away.

I want to make it clear to our families that the Instagram post did not make an explicit threat that a school shooting would take place. The post did contain information that is worrying to staff, and we are investigating the incident with police.

Sometimes, experiencing incidents like this can cause students to become anxious or feel uncomfortable. If your child is feeling uneasy and would like to speak with someone, our child and youth worker and guidance staff are available.

The safety of students and staff at Sir John A Macdonald is my top priority. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at school.

Principal Jennifer Shortreed

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SJAM Drama Presents – “We Will Never Be the Same”

Posted February 26, 2019

Sir John A. Macdonald is proud to announce its production of “We Will Never Be the Same” by Emma Dines, Alan K. Sapp and Daniel Kruger.  The play is inspired by the events and aftermath of the shooting of 10 Amish girls at a Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania schoolhouse in 2006.

The play explores the world’s reaction to this hate crime, and the incredible response from the Amish community to extend forgiveness rather than retaliation.  SJAM’s production will seek to learn from this example of forgiveness, and to explore how each person faces and deals with tragedy, each in their own way.

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