Unique Attributes
SJK's Unique Attributes
SJK offers its students:
- An outstanding university acceptance rate with 98% of graduates gaining entrance to their university of first choice;
- SJK is the only School in the Region authorized to teach the International Baccalaurate's Primary Years Programme designed for Students from JK to Grade 5;
- Personalized instruction with an average class size of fewer than 20 students;
- A close working relationship among teachers, students and parents;
- A full athletic program with a 15,000 square foot Athletics and Health Centre, seven outdoor playing fields and a large pond for canoeing and kayaking;
- State-of-the-art computer facilities offering fibre-optic Internet access, wireless mobile laptops and the latest in productivity software;
- An arts program including music, visual arts and drama;
- Caring, dynamic teachers dedicated to the training and well-being of your child;
- International student and exchange programs with students from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds;
- Academic standards that exceed provincial requirements;
- Thorough and frequent assessments;
- Regular Anglican Chapel services teaching mutual respect, service to others, truth and compassion;
- An excellent library program with a comprehensive and up-to-date collection and plenty of support from our full time librarian;
- Extracurricular programs and clubs for all ages and a high level of school spirit.
SJK sets high standards and has earned a reputation as a leading academic institution. On an ongoing basis, SJK continues to be evaluated by external professional bodies including the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Canadian Education Standards Institute.
