First Day for grades 1 - 5.  Please bring a morning snack.  Meet your last year's teacher in the gym at 9:00 for a quick assembly.

Students will attend from either 9:30 to 11:00 or 1:00 to 2:30.  Details will be emailed to families in the week prior to start up.

Come a bit early to have a chance to have coffee and catch up with other families as we all get back into our routines.

The PAC is organizing a pizza/sushi lunch every Wednesday starting Sep 30 as a fundraiser to pay for extra educational programs for our students. If you would like to order any food for your child (whether a whole meal or just a drink/carrots/cookie/apple etc based on your budget) please note... Read more

for members of JOHS Committee

Fall Cross Country begins today and runs Wednesday and Fridays until the City Finals on October 26.  Please see the attached form for more information.  Fall Cross Country

For Grades 3 - 5

Come and meet your child's teacher!  We'll start in the gym at 6:00 pm. Two sessions will be held, one from 6:10 to 6:35 and another from 6:35 to 7:00 to give you a chance to meet more than one teacher.  Teachers will be in the classroom to give an... Read more

in library.  Child minding available.

for Grades 3 - 5

At Lambrick Park @ 3:45

for Grades 3 - 5

The EMJS choir is a non-auditioned group that meets Wednesdays at lunch (12:10-12:40) in the strings portable (right next to the new Natural Playground).  All students in Grades 3-5 who love to sing are encouraged to come join us!  We will learn the nuts and bolts of choral singing while... Read more

Students will be running laps of our back field during the following (approximate) times: Divs 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 from 12:50 - 1:15 pm Divs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 from 1:20 - 1:45 pm Divs 10, 12, 13 , 14, and 15 from 1:50 - 2:15... Read more

for Grades 3 - 5

For registration info click here

for staff members on the JOHS Committee

at Clover Point @ 3:45

for Grade 3 - 5

The EMJS choir is a non-auditioned group that meets Wednesdays at lunch (12:10-12:40) in the strings portable (right next to the new Natural Playground).  All students in Grades 3-5 who love to sing are encouraged to come join us!  We will learn the nuts and bolts of choral singing while... Read more

for Grades 3 - 5

at Lansdowne @ 3:45

Would your grade 4 or 5 student like to go to the Opera?  Please see Mrs. Clifford for a permission slip. September 18 Deadline for Opera tickets $15 ---Meet outside doors of the Royal Theatre at 6:30.

for  Grades 3 - 5

in the strings portable

for Grades 3 - 5

at Topaz Park @ 3:45

for Grades 3 - 5

in the strings portable

in library.  Child-minding available.

at Beacon Hill Park @ 1:00

for members of the JOHS Committee

This is an after school ProD for staff only.  This event does not affect the student's day at school.

EMJS PAC Welcomes You to Attend An Evening with Darren Laur: Internet Safety for Parents   $5 per Person at the Door (Cash Only) Doors open at 6pm – Please join us for coffee and snacks by donation Free Childminding for ages 3+  Please sign up for the event and... Read more

in library.  Child-minding provided.

In the Library - usually before and after school.  We will update the schedule as soon as it is available.

for members of JOHS Committee

Join us for the last assembly of the year.  Our choir group will be singing and our strings students will be playing.

Whole school pajama day!  Fun!

Mrs Clifford will take a group of Grade 4 and 5 students to the opera.  Permission slips are available from Mrs Clifford today.  Last date to have your permission slips and ticket money to Mrs Clifford is January 15.

for members of JOHS Committee

Letter to Parents re amended 2015 16 school calendar

It's registration time for children born in 2011 wishing to enter French Immersion Kindergarten or for those English Kindergarten students wishing to start French Immersion Grade 1 in September 2016.  French Immersion placement is determined by a lottery system.  To register please bring your proof of residency (driver's license or... Read more

For children born in 2011 is time to Register for English Kindergarten.  Placement to English K is on a first-come-first-served basis.  Please bring your proof of residency (driver's license or utility bill), your child's CareCard, and birth certificate or passport.  All registrations are at your catchment school.  If you wish... Read more

in the library

in library.  Child-minding provided.

for members of JOHS Committee

For 3 year olds to experience some time in an elementary school

Mrs Clifford will take a group of Grade 4 and 5 students to the opera.  Permission slips are available from Mrs Clifford on Jan 4.  Last date to have your permission slips and ticket money to Mrs Clifford is January 15.  Meet outside of the Royal Theatre at 6:30.

Once again Mrs Clifford is arranging a field trip to the Opera for Grade 5 students.  Thank you Mrs Clifford!  To see A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Royal Theatre on Tuesday, April 12, students should see Mrs Clifford for a permission slip.  Tickets are $15.  Permission slip and payment... Read more

Wishing to transfer to a school other than your catchment or pathway school?  Please fill out a request for transfer form and bring it by the board office by February 19 at 3:00 pm

We're celebrating Valentine's Day early by wearing pink, red and/or purple today!

Thanks to PAC for hosting this much appreciated event!

in the lab at lunch

Westcoast Chamber Music for all grades in the gym

for Divs 1, 2, 7, 12, 16, and 19

for Divs 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, and 17

in library.  Child-minding provided

for divs 3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 15, and 18

Once again Mrs Clifford is arranging a field trip to the Opera for Grade 5 students.  Thank you Mrs Clifford!  To see A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Royal Theatre, students should see Mrs Clifford for a permission slip.  Tickets are $15.  Permission slip and payment are due by Friday,... Read more

Like a Science Fair, but all about Canada!  Grade 4 and 5 students will have their projects on display in the gym until lunch time.

for divs 1, 2, 7, 12, 16, and 19

for Divs 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, and 17

for Divs 3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 15, and 18

for members of JOHS Committee

for divs 1, 2, 7, 12, 16, and 19

for divs 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, and 17

for divs 3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 15, and 18

in the lab

in library.  Child-minding provided

Letter to Parents re amended 2015 16 school calendar

for members of JOHS Committee

PAC is hosting an opportunity for parents to learn about the ways they can help their children develop stronger number sense and support them in their math program throughout the year. Nikki Lineham will give a brief explanation of WHY and HOW the curriculum is different than when you went... Read more

Once again Mrs Clifford is arranging a field trip to the Opera for Grade 5 students.  Thank you Mrs Clifford!  To see A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Royal Theatre, students should see Mrs Clifford for a permission slip.  Tickets are $15.  Permission slip and payment are due by Friday,... Read more

ART PROJECT: MULTI MEDIA Kids will work with Sandi to create a multi media (drawing/painting/collage) layered image themed on a particular artist and style (still to be determined).  Some of the kindie teachers brought in Sandi last year to create artwork inspired by the work of Robert Delaunay.  Please let... Read more

ART PROJECT: MULTI MEDIA Kids will work with Sandi to create a multi media (drawing/painting/collage) layered image themed on a particular artist and style (still to be determined).  Some of the kindie teachers brought in Sandi last year to create artwork inspired by the work of Robert Delaunay.  Please let... Read more

It's crazy hat and hair day!

ART PROJECT: PUPPET MAKING Tim Gosley will be teaching the kids how to make puppets of their own with a range of materials.

ART PROJECT: PUPPET MAKING Tim Gosley will be teaching the kids how to make puppets of their own with a range of materials.

in the lab

teachers will send home information specific to each classroom

ART PROJECT : 2D Portrait Project based on Modgliani The kids will be creating 2D portrait oil pastel drawing based on the early 20th century Italian painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani.

For Divisions 1 to 8

in library.  Child-minding provided

ART PROJECT : 2D Portrait Project based on Modgliani The kids will be creating 2D portrait oil pastel drawing based on the early 20th century Italian painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani.

this is an in-school (no cost!) event.  Use of  bikes and helmets are provided.

for members of JOHS Committee

For Divisions 6 and 10

For Divisions 6 and 10

in the lab

at UVic

in library.  Child-minding provided

Come to school early today and enjoy a cup of coffee and treats.  The staff want to thank you for all the time your donated through the year.

for members of JOHS Committee

For Divisions 9 and 12

Grade 3s are invited to bring their bikes and join Constable Craig on the school grounds for a fun afternoon of bike safety.

for Divisions 9 and 12

for Divisions 9 and 12

It's time for our annual trip to Camp Thunderbird for our grade 5 students.  More information will come home in form of a permission slip.

THE PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ARE HOSTING A WELCOME BACK PICNIC ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH BETWEEN 5 AND 8PM. PLEASE PACK IN YOUR OWN FOOD/DRINK AND BE PREPARED TO PACK IT AND WASTE OUT AGAIN. THE SCHOOL WASHROOMS WILL BE AVAILABLE. COME AND MINGLE WITH OTHER PARENTS... Read more

no school for students

in the library

at Clover Point starting at 3:45

A normal day for students - these workshops fro staff are held after school

September 30 has been declared Orange Shirt Day annually, in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children's sense of self-esteem and wellbeing, and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters.

at Lambrick Park starting at 3:45

Students are in school as usual - these workshops are held after school

at Clover Point starting at 3:45

at Lambrick Park starting at 3:45

in the library at 12:00

no school for students