safeTALK training now available for parents & guardians

Posted May 12, 2016

As part of our system goal of supporting student achievement & well-being, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals and objectives of safeTALK? Recognize that […]

Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Survey 2016

Posted May 9, 2016

Parents/Guardians:

To build and/or strengthen a safe, caring and inclusive school culture, they need to get greater insight to the existing culture. Safe, Caring and Inclusive School surveys will assist schools in understanding and describing the current school culture while identifying areas for improvement.

Visit the following link to complete the survey by May 13th: PARENT SURVEY

Students:

To build and/or strengthen a safe, caring and inclusive school culture, there is a need to get greater insight to the existing culture. The Safe, Caring and Inclusive School surveys will assist schools in understanding and describing the current school culture while identifying areas for improvement.

Visit the following link to complete the survey: STUDENT SURVEY

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Relay for Life

Posted May 5, 2016

RelayTeaser2016Relay for Life Returns to SJAM on Friday, June 3rd!

In 2014, SJAM came together to raise over $98,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society during this truly incredible event! We’re relaying once again, with a goal of raising more than $100,000! Join us as we fight to end cancer!

How can you help?

  • Register to join a team and get fundraising today!
  • Contact SJAM’s Relay Coordinator (Sandy Millar) to volunteer!
  • Make a donation!
  • Survivors are invited to join us for the inspirational Survivor Victory Lap to start our event!
  • To learn more, CLICK HERE for SJAM’s Relay site!
  • Call SJAM SAC Office for more info (519-880-9979, ext. 2101)!

Relay for Life runs from 7:00pm until 7:ooam on the main football field behind the school. We will have events throughout the night, including movies, bands, games and more!

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Join our Accessibility Planning Committee!

Posted April 28, 2016

We are looking for three representatives to sit on our Accessibility Planning Committee beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The role of the committee aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan and specifically relates to fostering wellness and well-being, embracing diversity and inclusion and engaging students, families, staff and communities by ensuring that our school and […]

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar is Here!

Posted April 27, 2016

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The first day of school for 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, September 6, 2016. View the calendars: 2016-17 School Year Information Elementary Secondary – Semestered Schools Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS

Free SCIS Workshops for Parents and Caregivers

Posted April 21, 2016

Creating Safe and Inclusive Schools and Communities Presented by Harmony Movement, in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board. We are pleased to offer these workshops for families on a variety of topics! Here is what you can expect: Interactive and engaging content Learn skills to enhance […]

Highlander Doing Amazing Work for Native Canadian Community

Posted April 14, 2016

SJAM grade 12 student, Janaki Mehta, is featured in today’s Waterloo Chronicle for her incredible work helping out the Native Canadian community of Eabametoong First Nation (also known as Fort Hope).

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE!

Janaki MehtaPhoto: Bob Vrbanac (Waterloo Chronicle)

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