News Archive

Art Club had an important meeting yesterday, trading our Artist Trading Cards! Students have been slowly building up their collections all year and we finally took the time to swap! Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are small, one-of-a-kind art pieces that artists create with the intention of exchanging with each other. Think Pokémon cards or baseball cards but for art! 🎨 #StJPIIfinearts #artclub

We were honoured to welcome Faye HeavyShield, Indigenous artist and valued member of our community, to St. John Paul II Collegiate today. Faye worked with our Grade 8 Indigenous Studies students, facilitating meaningful learning, sharing stories, and encouraging deeper understanding and connection. She was joined by her grandson, Jude Leinster, whose support and participation added another special layer to the experience. Faye also led our staff through a powerful professional learning session focused on authentic ways to incorporate Indigenous perspectives, voices, and ways of knowing into our classrooms. We are grateful for the wisdom, generosity, and learning shared with our school community. ❤️ #StJPIILearning #IndigenousEducation

We were honoured to welcome Faye HeavyShield, Indigenous artist and valued member of our community, to St. John Paul II Collegiate today. Faye worked with our Grade 8 Indigenous Studies students, facilitating meaningful learning, sharing stories, and encouraging deeper understanding and connection. She was joined by her grandson, Jude Leinster, whose support and participation added another special layer to the experience. Faye also led our staff through a powerful professional learning session focused on authentic ways to incorporate Indigenous perspectives, voices, and ways of knowing into our classrooms. We are grateful for the wisdom, generosity, and learning shared with our school community. ❤️ #StJPIILearning #IndigenousEducation

Yesterday all of our students sat before the blessed sacrament - the real presence of Jesus - what a gift to gaze at Jesus and have him gaze back at you ❤️ #adoration #StJPIIFaith #benotafraid #catholiceducation #CTRfaith

Tomorrow evening all parents are welcome to join us for the annual general Parent Council meeting! 🗓️

Fridays can be FUN while being completely curricular aligned! Just ask Mrs. Kutzner’s science and math 7 students! 🤓 #StJPIILearning

Mark your calendars - all parents are welcome to join us for the next parent council meeting! 🗓️

Grade 7 Foods class plating up some beautiful crepes this morning! 🥞

All parents and family members are invited to join us for year end school community mass 💛

In Brother Bear, each person receives a totem that represents a core value or virtue like love, wisdom, or courage. That animal isn’t random - it reflects something meaningful about who they are and how they should live. In many Indigenous cultures, animals and symbols can represent teachings, values, and relationships to the land. Students in Indigenous Studies 8 were tasked with turning their chosen virtue and animal into a physical clay totem that represents them. #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning

In Brother Bear, each person receives a totem that represents a core value or virtue like love, wisdom, or courage. That animal isn’t random - it reflects something meaningful about who they are and how they should live. In many Indigenous cultures, animals and symbols can represent teachings, values, and relationships to the land. Students in Indigenous Studies 8 were tasked with turning their chosen virtue and animal into a physical clay totem that represents them. #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning

Mrs. Kutzner’s Science 7 classes are in the midst of their plant unit. Dissecting a flower is a pretty cool way to learn about plant reproduction and see all the parts up close- especially under a microscope. Stay tuned for our peas, beans and corn plants! 🌱 #scienceisfun #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning

March 20th is International Francophonie Day. Thank you to all our students, faculty, and staff who helped make the celebration so special. It was a week full of fun and francophone spirit! Congratulations to Ally and Matheus who won our sticker design contest. #StJPIILearning #frenchimmersion #poutine #francophone

Day 4 of the Quebec trip was a whirlwind! We travelled from Québec City to Montreal, did some sightseeing, drove around the Grand Prix track, explored the old port, visited the planetarium and finished off the day with bowling and laser tag. Bonne nuit from Montréal! #FrenchImmersion #québectrip

The students had a wonderful time at the sugar shack, learning how maple syrup is made and seeing the process up close. Between tasting fresh maple taffy on the snow and enjoying a traditional meal, the evening was filled with laughter and sweet memories. #frenchimmersion #québectrip

These travellers had another action-packed day in Québec. They visited the Huron Village and learned about Wendat history and culture. They went snowshoeing in the forest, had lunch in the Lower Town and explored the renowned Ice Hotel. Now it’s time for the Sugar Shack! #frenchimmersion #québectrip

Day 2 in Québec is off to a great start! We’re exploring beautiful, historic Québec City and will head back to Carnaval again this afternoon. Fingers crossed we meet Bonhomme! ❄️⛄️ #FrenchImmersion #québectrip

Mrs. Kutzner’s grade 7 science students built structures for their Structures and Forces Unit in first semester. Creativity at its finest!! #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #sciencerules

Mrs. Kutzner’s grade 7 science students built structures for their Structures and Forces Unit in first semester. Creativity at its finest!! #StJPIIRocks #StJPIILearning #sciencerules

Grade 9 Art students wrapped up the semester with creative 3D sculpture projects 🌋 🍒 🪼 #StJPIILearning #StJPIIfinearts