2009-2010 SJK Annual Report - St. John's-Kilmarnock School

With a special focus on
international awareness and the
environment, Middle School
students were involved in a
variety of trips and activities,
some annual and some new, that
expanded their global horizons
and developed an appreciation
for others. The We Day trip, Vow
of Silence Day, History of
Remembrance Day seminar,
Gwyn Dyer presentation, Free
The Children's Youth In Action
Summit, Joseph Schneider Haus
trip, Grade 7 Pond Study, hosting
of SJK's Environment Day,
Doctor's Without Borders Mock
Refugee Camp trip, MS Green
Fashion show, and two Religious
Knowledge trips to both
Jenny Mattell, First Place Winner
of the Royal Canadian Legion
Remembrance Day Poetry
Competition
Christian and non-Christian places of worship were just a few of the
experiences that rounded out the year.
Middle School continued its involvement with the Young Round
Square of the Americas (YRSA) programme sending three students to
Rothesay Netherwood School in New Brunswick to meet with
students from all over the world to develop their leadership skills and
to discuss possible solutions to world issues. In addition to several
workshops and cultural presentations, participants were involved in
building a house for Habitat For Humanity, cleaning local bogs and
creeks, and tree planting. Next year's YRSA schools will host an
outdoor winter trip in Montreal and an eco-adventure in New
Zealand.
Teaching adolescent students is a highly rewarding experience. Their
boundless energy, willingness to take risks, and strong desire to make
the world a better place give those of us who work with them on a
daily basis great hope for the
future.
We are very proud of the
accomplishments of all of our
Middle School students in
2009-2010.