SJAM’s DECA Advisor Receives International Award

Posted May 1, 2017

A big congratulations goes out to SJAM’s Business Department Head/DECA Advisor, Andy Flanagan, who was awarded an Association Chapter Advisor of the Year Award at this years’ DECA Internationals in Anaheim, California.

DECA Internation includes over 215,000 high school students, 3,500 chapters and 5,500 advisors. From this vast number of participants, there were only 5 given this prestigious award – a HUGE honour for our own Mr. Flanagan!

The nomination was created by DECA Ontario, SJAM Business Teachers and a multitude of DECA students past and present who have been impacted by Andy’s contribution to DECA at the school, regional and provincial levels.

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Friday, May 5, is a PD Day for all students

Posted May 1, 2017

Friday, May 5, 2017, is a Professional Development Day for all elementary and secondary schools, which means students do not need to be in school. Below you will find a summary of how teachers and staff will spend their day. Teachers Elementary and secondary teachers will attend full-day professional development activities with their union groups. […]

2017 Yearbook – Grad Quote & Superlatives Surveys

Posted April 18, 2017

Your SJAM Yearbook editing team is looking for our grads’ input for this year’s awesome publication! Check out the links below!

GRAD QUOTE SURVEY

SUPERLATIVES SURVEY (MOST LIKELY TO, ETC.)

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SJAM Community Seminar Series – May 2017

Posted April 18, 2017

SJAM’s History Department is pleased to host our community seminar series once again this May. All are welcome to attend!

This Year’s Focus – A Look at the Rescued, the Rescuers and the Results (including an evening with Hidden Child, Anita Ekstein)

NOTE – All sessions are 6:30-8:30pm in the SJAM Auditorium

Seminar 1 – Tuesday, May 16
Hidden Child Anita Ekstein will share her personal testimony of loss, the sacrifice of those who hid her during the Holocaust and of the importance of “the power of one”.

Seminar 2 – Tuesday, May 23
Dr. Carson Phillips, Managing Director of the Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre, will join us to bring further understanding to the characteristics of the Righteous and to introduce us to the stories of those who risked much to rescue during the Holocaust. This evening will be both informative and inspiring.

Seminar 3 – Tuesday, May 30
Join us as we continue to learn about the impact of the rescuers and liberators through the lens of documentaries followed by discussion.

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Volunteer Opportunity at Elizabeth Ziegler PS – April 22

Posted April 12, 2017

Great opportunity to earn volunteer hours while helping the environment! Elizabeth Ziegler Public School needs student volunteers to assist with their Earth Day E-Waste Recycling event! Saturday, April 22nd @ Elizabeth Ziegler PS 8am to noon If you’d like to sign up or get more info, please contact Carrie Stevenson @ carriestevenson2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Ziegler Parent […]

More Scholarships & Awards Posted!

Posted April 10, 2017

Grads – make sure to check out our Scholarships and Awards page frequently! Two more awards posted today – City of Waterloo Millenium Scholarship for Outstanding Community Involvement and ORBA Civil Engineering Award!

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Summer School Co-op – See Your Counsellor ASAP

Posted April 10, 2017

Attention all students planning to apply for co-op for this coming summer…

Online applications are now available through your guidance counsellor. To apply, please book an appointment with your counsellor ASAP. You will complete your online application with your counsellor’s supervision.

Two-Credit Co-op Application Deadline: Friday, April 21st

(Note: One-Credit Co-op Application Deadline: Friday, June 16th)

Mandatory Interview Date: Saturday, April 29th (details to follow)

What You Need (submitted at interviews):

Other Important Dates/Info for Two-Credit Co-op:

  • 20 hours of pre-placement instruction (Saturdays – May 13, 27, June 10 from 8:30-3:30 at CHCI)
  • 176-186 hours of work (Thurs. June 29 to Mon. July 31)
  • 14 hours of online integration activities

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