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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SJAM Community Volunteer Opportunity

Posted April 8, 2016

Columbia Forest Long Term Care Centre is looking for volunteers who may be able to assist with friendly visiting, cards and games, helping with special events, manicures and more. Flexible times to volunteer. Please contact Heather at heather.leclair@reveraliving.com or 519-885-4480 ext. 230.

History Department Seminar Series

Posted April 8, 2016

Holocaust-Seriesv2SJAM’s History Department is pleased to welcome the return of our Parent Seminar Series this spring. The series runs Tuesday evenings, from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the SJAM Auditorium (April 12, 19 and May 2). It will feature three unique events, focusing on the Holocaust, war crimes and an examination of the Canadian refugee policy and how you can help newcomers to Canada.

Tuesday, April 12th – Film Screening: “Political, Polish Jew: The Story of Pinchas Gutter”

Tuesday, April 19th – An Evening With Hedy Bohm and Bill Glied

Tuesday, May 3rd (Time Change: 7:00-9:00pm) – The Evolution of Canadian Refugee Policy: From “None is Too Many” to Welcoming Thousands

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS

 

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Advice on Anxiety Parent Info Session at WCI

Posted April 2, 2016

Waterloo Collegiate Institute is hosting a special parent information workshop – Advice on Anxiety – on Thursday, April 7th. The event takes place from 7-9pm in the WCI library and features guest speaker Rebecca Pister from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

All are welcome to attend!

CLICK HERE to view the event flyer.

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PIC Family Event Fast Approaching!

Posted April 1, 2016

For the fifth 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, guardians and the community! The theme for this year’s parent conference is Strengthening Family-School Relationships – Achieving Excellence and Well-being for all Students. REGISTER NOW! Date: […]

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