St.Johns Elementary & High School

The Elementary Drama Club hard at work for their upcoming production of Aladdin, on Friday, June 12

🍽️ Celebrating Our St. Johns Kitchen Brigades Journey! 👏

What an incredible journey it has been for our Culinary Workshop students this year—what a way to showcase passion, creativity, and teamwork!

Since the beginning (and even for some who joined mid-year), our students have been building their skills through hands-on workshops. A couple of weeks ago, we wrapped up the program on a high note—with a delicious and healthy poutine prepared by our students! 🧀🥔
Throughout the year, students shared many memorable moments. They ended 2025 with a festive holiday meal and returned in the new year ready for new culinary challenges. One of their most meaningful projects was preparing nearly 200 servings of homemade soup, generously donated to St. Vincent de Paul—an inspiring act of community support and compassion. ❤️

They also explored global cuisine during a vibrant multicultural fair, where teams presented dishes and décor inspired by countries around the world. Judges evaluated their work on presentation, taste, teamwork, and communication—an impressive showcase of talent!
As a final step, students took on a high-pressure culinary challenge, creating original dishes in just 60 minutes using surprise ingredients. Their collaboration and creativity were outstanding.

From this challenge, five students were selected to represent St. Johns:
👩‍🍳 Olivia Leclerc
👨‍🍳 Kellyan Gosselin
👨‍🍳 Jason Dufresne
👨‍🍳 Eliott Barras
👩‍🍳 Abigail Daunais
On April 7th, they competed against three other schools and earned an incredible 2nd place in their very first competition! 🎉

While the next stages—including the National Final in Montreal on June 7, 2026, hosted by Ricardo Larrivée, and the International Final in Paris—were just out of reach this time, this achievement remains a huge accomplishment and an unforgettable experience for our students.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all volunteers, judges, and supporters who made this experience possible. Your dedication truly made a difference.

👏 Congratulations to all our participants! Your perseverance, teamwork, and generosity—especially your contributions to the community—have made St. Johns incredibly proud.

📸 Be sure to check out the photos below to see our students in action!
💬 Join us in congratulating our amazing young chefs in the comments!

Some pictures from the Elementary Drama Club trip to Toronto and visit to the Museum of Illusions.

Each of us is unique and when we come together the puzzle is complete!

Created by the kindergarten students with the daycare educators.

Today we hosted a Paint Afternoon session with PaintNite, and it was a wonderful experience! The turnout was fantastic, with students and staff creating beautiful canvas paintings from scratch.

There was so much creativity on display, and it was inspiring to see everyone walking around, admiring each other’s work. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed, with tea, coffee, and music adding to the enjoyment.

A truly fun and memorable afternoon for everyone involved! 🎨

Reading Week fun! We turned off the lights and grabbed our flashlights to read in the dark. It was a cozy and exciting experience for students!

School will be closed again today. Stay safe!

Schools and Centres Closed for the day
March 12

All schools and all centres (including all ACCESS centres and the administrative centre) will be closed today, March 12. Some schools with no power, some with no Internet and some without transportation.
All schools will be closed.

Thank you.

School will be closed tomorrow

School Closure Notice
Tomorrow, March 11

Due to stable forecasts predicting up to 24 hours of freezing rain, and in the interest of the safety of our students and staff, all schools and all centres will be closed tomorrow, March 11.

Daycare services will be closed, stages will be cancelled and online learning is also cancelled.

💗 Pink Shirt Day Recap! 💗
Yesterday, students had the opportunity to sign a pledge to stand up against bullying and commit to creating a kinder school community. We also had a fun photo booth set up with props for students and staff to show their support! 📸
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day such a positive and meaningful success. Together, we can make a difference! 💕