Still time to register for the PIC Parent conference
Posted March 24, 2017
Registration is still open for the sixth annual Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) free family event for parents, caregivers and the community. The theme for this year’s parent conference is Empowering Students with Parent Engagement. The conference will start with keynote speakers Royan Lee, a teacher, consultant and blogger and Yumi […]
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OSSLT Extra Help Sessions – Room 1602
Posted March 21, 2017
Any students looking for extra help leading up to this year’s OSSLT (lit test) – room 1602 will be open at lunch daily from Friday, Mar. 24th until Wednesday, Mar. 29th. Staff will be on hand to answer questions, provide advice and give tips on how to best prepare for the test!
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International travel update
Posted March 9, 2017
The safety and well-being of our students is always our top priority. This priority extends beyond the classroom when our students travel both within Canada and internationally. It is our responsibility to ensure that every possible precaution is taken to ensure the safety of our students and staff when they travel. Considering the recent events […]
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Parents’ Night & Financing Post-Secondary Workshop – Wed. Mar. 29th
Posted March 7, 2017
SEMESTER 2 PARENTS’ NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29th – 5:00-7:30PM
Parents and students are invited to a special information session as part of our semester 2 parents’ night:
FINANCING POST-SECONDARY & THE NEW OSAP
Wednesday, March 29th – 7:00pm
SJAM Auditorium
Featuring Guest Speaker: Maureen Jones
(Interim University of Waterloo Registrar)
Learn vital information about the real cost of post-secondary while picking up tips on
how to pay for school without getting buried in student debt!
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Legacy Scholarships 2017
Posted March 7, 2017
SJAM and all 16 WRDSB high schools are thrilled to offer our students the opportunity to apply for the Legacy Scholarships for the first time this year! There are a number of general and specific awards, each valued at $5,000. Three awards worth $7,500 are given out to students heading to Bishop’s University in the fall.
To learn more about the Legacy Scholarships, click here or the graphic above to visit their website.
General Scholarship Guidelines:
- Minimum 70% average in top 6 grade 12 courses
- Attend post-secondary studies this coming fall
- Financial need – must qualify for OSAP – use estimator HERE
- Need transcript or CCS and reference
- Deadline to apply – April 5th
If you want to be considered for one of these amazing scholarships, please speak with your guidance counsellor ASAP!
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Register now for the annual PIC and WRAPSC conference
Posted February 27, 2017
For the sixth year in a row, the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) is hosting their free annual family event for parents, caregivers and the community. The theme for this year’s parent conference is Empowering Students with Parent Engagement. The conference will start with keynote speakers Royan Lee, a teacher, consultant […]
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Semester 2 Grad Photos – Edge Imaging
Posted February 24, 2017
Class of 2017 Grads
Still need your grad photo taken for the yearbook and school composite? Good news! Edge Imaging returns to SJAM on March 24th, 27th and 28th for photo sessions!
To book a photo sitting/pay for photos, visit BOOKMYGRAD.CA – school code SIR.
Photos take place in room 2115!
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