JUNE 2022
The St. Jude’s Academy
DIFFERENCE
Your Monthly Whole-School Newsletter Celebrating Student Successes and Events
Celebrating May & June Events May Arts Night (JK – Gr 2) IMAGINARIUM (JK – Gr 12) Interschool Spelling Bee Arts Night (Gr 3 – 8)
Celebrating Student Success There are so many reasons to celebrate as this academic year comes to a close! We were able to come together to share our students’ hard work and academic achievement. Students presented their learning in summatives, thrilled us with their performances in “A Day in the Life of a St. Jude’s Student” (JK-Grade 2), in “Lion King” (Grades 3-8) and in “The Doll’s House” (Upper School Drama Club). Our students shared their masterpieces in IMAGINARIUM and showed off their athletic ability at Track & Field. We were excited to come together once again as a community as we hosted our sold out DYNAMI Parent/Staff social event in May. Our in person Promotion Ceremonies for students transitioning to the next level (JK to Grade 5 and Grades 7, 8, 9 and 11) were held at the SJA Dome and celebrated our students’ achievements. The in-person Graduation ceremonies celebrated the completion of the IB Primary Years Programme for Grade 6 students and the Middle Years Programme for Grade 10 students. To go beyond to celebrate the achievements of our Grade 12 students, the graduation ceremony and reception was held offsite and was followed by a Prom with dinner, music and dancing. Congratulations to all of our students for their hard work and well-earned successes! We are thankful to be able to share these wonderful life milestones together.
June 6 Track & Field June 14 Promotion/Graduation Ceremonies (JK – Gr 6) June 15 Promotion/Graduation Ceremonies (Gr 7 – 11) June 16 Grade 12 Graduation June 17 Last Day of School House Cup Day Report Cards (Lower School) June 30 Upper School Report Cards will be emailed on June 30 July 8 Grade 12 DP Report Cards will be emailed by July 8
ACADEMICS
This year, St. Jude’s has launched its foray into the world of Model UN (MUN). We attended both King’s MUN and Appleby’s MUN (where Ilias F. won Outstanding Delegate). On May 12 we initiated our first internal MUN, engaging with the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Led by our Co-Chairs Sarah S and Ilias F, nine delegates each represented a country, formally debating the crisis and discovering how difficult it is to de-escalate this very real and serious situation. Model UN (MUN) Delegates: Sarah S, Ilias F, Zak F, Ella K, Edward G, Manasvi V, Adiyah A, Serena F, Maram I, Suravi K, Navya B
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Habitats DIORAMA
The Grade 1 students learned about different animals and the characteristics that define their habitats. They looked specifically into the Woodlands, Arctic, Rainforest, Desert, Grassland and Ocean. For their summative project, students created a diorama of a habitat of their choice and researched about the needs of the plants and animals within this habitat.
Mathematics During the Grade 1 Spatial Sense Unit, students were given the opportunity to examine different 3D shapes by looking at their nets. They were given templates and began using their critical thinking skills to build their 3D shapes.
Coding The idea of putting post-it notes on the walls around the school was for students to learn and experience coding in real-life applications. In life we respond, interact, and relate to others most of the time with an unspoken code, therefore, coding is not limited to math. The activity ignited participation and engagement in learning the unit.
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Sharing the Planet Students in Grades 2/3 have also learned the causes that are putting species into these categories as well as ways we can be responsible to help save and prevent species from becoming endangered and extinct. Students were asked to educate their peers about an endangered animal of their choice. Students were required to pick an endangered animal and create a poster of an enclosure with a brochure for the animal. Students then created a zoo in their classroom and asked other classes to tour the zoo and learn about the chosen endangered animals from our knowledgeable zookeepers. The St. Jude’s Academy DIFFERENCE June 2022
French
The Grade 6 students, after much research in French, proudly presented their Exhibition Project to demonstrate their knowledge and fluency in this language. The Grade 5 students learned about how to maintain a healthy body and be good citizens of the world. The Grade 3 students became more diplomatic by focusing on good manners in French and every morning, the Senior Kindergarten students brought their beautiful smiles to talk about the weather, focus on their five senses and talk about what they want to become when they grow older.
Technology Welcome to our ARCADE! – Creating unique games The Grade 5 students hosted an arcade to showcase the games they created for their summative task. The Grade 5 students explored coding on the platform Scratch and how technology has changed over time. They applied their knowledge and understanding by creating unique games and were very excited to share their hard work with their peers.
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St. Jude’s Academy & The Maples Academy Interschool 2022 Spelling Bee Competition Results Grade 1 1. Kiana G. (SJA) 2. Riaan P. (SJA) 3. Andre W. (TMA) Grade 2 1. Rhishaan R. (SJA) 2. Maddy G. (TMA) 3. Inaya R. (SJA) Grade 3 1. Rohan M. (SJA) 2. Abha G. (SJA) 3. Gavin S. (TMA) Grade 4 1. Ezzah M. (SJA) 2. Rithika T. (SJA) 3. Elizabeth D. (TMA) Grade 5 1. Amanda L. (SJA) 2. Fatema P. (SJA) 3. Bhavini M. (SJA) Grade 6 1. Aashrith A. (SJA) 2. Joshua G. (SJA) 3. Justin D. (TMA)
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MAY 2022 Learner Profile Balanced Awards
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives -- intellectual, physical, and emotional -- to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live. JK Suhaani K JK Carter B SK Aarna R SK Yazdan A Grade 1 Karina G Grade 1 Arjan V Grade 2 Shan B Grade 3 Angelica M Grade 3 Callum L Grade 3 Myra A Grade 4 Mritunjai P Grade 4 Nalina L Grade 5 Joshua K Grade 5 Srikaran V Grade 6 Abdul B Grade 6 Charlotte L Grade 7 Joshua A Grade 8 Daniel D Grade 9 Gavin B Grade 10 Maram I Grade 11 Leah D Grade 12 Justin L Grade 11/12 Taha Y PYP ART Carter B PYP Music Julia D PYP Physical Education Cristiano P, Sierra B PYP French Armaan S, Esha D MYP Physical Education Jordan L, Serena F MYP French Kaitlyn C, Alexandra L MYP Art & Design Kismet S, Adiyah A ESL Rex L
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JUNE 2022 Learner Profile Reflective Awards
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development. JK Adah G JK Sofie T SK Ruben S SK Yazdan A Grade 1 Elahi L Grade 1 Burhan B Grade 2 Thomas A Grade 2 Zaina K
Grade 3 Aidan J Grade 3 Ishaan S Grade 4 Kaniska K Grade 4 Nimrata S Grade 5 Leah A Grade 5 Amanda L Grade 6 Ali J Grade 6 Aydan O
Grade 7 Amber M Grade 8 Eva K Grade 9 Isatu B Grade 10 Gursajan G Grade 11 Ian N Grade 12 Sherry C Grade 11/12 Shashin K PYP Music Saraya J PYP Physical Education Londyn S PYP French Harliv D, Prabhnoor G PYP Art Zaina K MYP Physical Education Kaitlyn C, Alexandra L MYP French Elena C, Sophie D MYP Art & Design Joshua A, Maram I ESL Mingyang (Marcus) G
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Congratulations to our Graduates! Our St. Jude’s Academy 2022 graduates have been accepted to numerous Canadian and International Universities and Programs.
Where Our Grads Have Been Accepted in 2022 St. Jude’s Academy graduates received university acceptance offers throughout the past months! Since our first graduating class, SJA has proudly maintained a 100% acceptance rate for our graduates’ university programs of their choice and we are now excited to share this year’s acceptance offers! Our students are global learners, and, as such, are receiving both Canadian and international university acceptances: University of Toronto Life Sciences Life Sciences Co-op Management & International Business Co-op Life Sciences Social Sciences McMaster University Mathematics and Statistics Business Engineering (Co-op) Honours Kinesiology Life Sciences Social Sciences B. Com. Integrated Business & Humanities University of Waterloo Electrical Engineering (Co-op) Biotechnology/CPA (Co-op) Life Sciences (Co-op & Regular) Honours Arts and Business Co-op B. Environmental Studies - Planning Co-op Wilfred Laurier University Business Administration Policing and Psychology The St. Jude’s Academy DIFFERENCE June 2022
Ontario Tech University
Ontario Tech University Computer Science (Co-op) Western University Social Science Management & Organizational Studies Commercial Aviation Management Science Media, Information & Techno culture Arts and Humanities Medical Sciences Queen’s University Life Sciences and Biochemistry Commerce Arts Science Engineering (Direct Entry Electrical and Computer) University of Ottawa Commerce (Marketing) Biology Sociology Communication Data Science Human Kinetics Fi
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York University Financial & Business Economics Business Administration Mathematics Statistics Sociology Computer Science Engineering (Co-op) Commerce Economics Information Technology Chemistry Criminology Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) Urban and Regional Planning Early Childhood Studies Sociology (Co-op) Criminology Brock University Honours Business Administration Honours Sport Management Honours Child & Youth Studies Honours Computer Science Honours Neuroscience Carleton University Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Technology) Honours Economics Queensland University of Technology (QUT) (Australia) Bachelor of Design University of Guelph Neuroscience Justice & Legal Studies University of British Columbia Bachelor of Arts University of Manchester (UK) Biomedical Sciences University of Sheffield (UK) Psychology University of Bristol (UK) Psychology
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Where our Graduates are Going…
Justice & Legal Studies @ University of Guelph Life Sciences @ University of Toronto (St. George Campus) Sport & Event Management @ University of Guelph Management & Organizational Studies @ Western University Neuroscience @ University of Guelph Life Sciences @ University of Waterloo Social Sciences @ University of Toronto (UTM) Commerce (Smith School of Business) @ Queen’s University Social Sciences @ University of Toronto (UTM) Biotechnology/CPA (Co-op) @ University of Waterloo) Life Sciences @ University of Toronto (UTM) Life Sciences @ McMaster University Planning (Bachelor of Environmental Studies) @ University of Waterloo Business @ McMaster University Engineering @ Dalhousie University Life Sciences @ University of Toronto Social Sciences @ McMaster University Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics @ University of Toronto Architectural Studies @ University of Toronto (St. George Campus) Arts @ Queen’s University Statistics @ University of Toronto Computer Science @ York University Business @ McMaster University Science @ University of British Columbia Psychology @ University of Bristol (UK) Science @ Western University Bachelor of Design @ Queensland University of Technology (QUT) (Australia) Life Sciences @ McMaster University Electrical Engineering (Co-op) @ University of Waterloo Engineering (Co-op) @ McMaster University Communication, Culture, Information & Technology @ University of Toronto Business Management @ Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) Management and International Business (Co-op) @ University of Toronto Commerce (Smith School of Business) @ Queen’s University Aviation Operations @ Seneca College Civil Engineering @ University of Toronto (St. George Campus) Biomedical Science @ King’s College (London, UK) Social Science @ Western University Emily Carr University of Art & Design (Vancouver, BC) Economics @ University of Ottawa The St. Jude’s Academy DIFFERENCE June 2022
ACADEMIC AWARDS JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN Mrs. Padovan’s Class Suhaani K – Language Award Elliana D – Physical Education Award Samar D – Mathematics Award Harliv D - French Award Tiyaana T – Unit of Inquiry Award Adah G - Visual Art Award Ms. Orenczuk’s Class Mylene L – Language Award Sofie T - Physical Education Award James K – French Award Husayn Q – Mathematics Award Ayleen H – Unit of Inquiry Award Ashmayu G - Visual Art Award JUNIOR & SENIOR KINDERGARTEN Ms. Blair’s Class Nishka V – JK Language Award/Visual Art Award Alice H – JK Unit of Inquiry Award/ French Award Jude B – JK Mathematics Award Ruben S– JK Physical Education Award Madden K – SK Unit of Inquiry Award Aria J – SK Mathematics Award Aarna R – SK Visual Art Award Nitya M – SK French Award Aarav T – SK Language Award Aaryan B – SK Physical Education Award Ms. Naddeh’s Class Celine Y – Physical Education Award Yazdan A– French Award Meher M – Visual Art Award Ayana R – Language Award Neima H – Unit of Inquiry Award Orion R– Mathematics Award GRADE 1 Ms. Gandy’s Class Preet K – French Award Angelina Y – Physical Education Award Akaran A – Language Award Saakshi S – Visual Art Award Riaan P – Mathematics Award Leo M – Unit of Inquiry Award Mr. Foster’s Class Esther D – Visual Art Award Sahib A – Physical Education Award Krish A – Mathematics Award Burhanuddin B – Language Award Kiana G – Unit of Inquiry Award Aairah M – French Award GRADE 2 Ms. Hamieh’s Class Harfateh R – Physical Education Award Rhishaan R – French Award Inaya R – Mathematics Award Aishini G – Unit of Inquiry Award Julia N – Language Award Ahaana K – Visual Art Award The St. Jude’s Academy DIFFERENCE June 2022
GRADES 2-3 Ms. Hughes’ Class Amogh M – Gr. 2 French Award Hrisha S – Gr. 3 French Award Zaina K – Gr . 2 Language Award Abha G – Gr. 3 Language Award Ria B– Gr. 2 Unit of Inquiry Award Agamvir L– Gr. 3 Unit of Inquiry Award Aaryan S – Gr. 2 Physical Education Award Aryan P – Gr. 3 Physical Education Award Jisha S – Gr. 2 Mathematics Award Ethan Y – Gr. 3 Mathematics Award Sahir D – Gr. 2 Visual Art Award Angelica M – Gr. 3 Visual Art Award GRADE 3 Ms. Bancud’s Class Pawan A– Language Award Callum L– Physical Education Award Marie V– Visual Art Award Elena G– French Award, Unit of Inquiry Award Rohan M - Mathematics Award Ms. Bannon’s Matthew M – Physical Education Award Hridhaan T– Mathematics Award Sahib K– French Award Leeah A– Unit of Inquiry Award Kareem J–Language Award Sahib R – Visual Art Award GRADE 4 Mrs. Bryan’s Class Hardika K – Language Award Nalina L – Physical Education Award Omar Q – French Award Armaan S – Mathematics Award Karmi S – Visual Art Award Nandan N Unit of Inquiry Award Ms. Srinivasan’s/Ms. James’s Class Kaniska K – Language Award Kaysha M – Visual Art Award Mason P – French Award Mritunjai P – Mathematics Award Aden S – Physical Education Award Rithika T – Unit of Inquiry Award GRADE 5 Ms. Chiappetta’s Class Kirpa B – Music Award Joshua G – Language Award Keshav J – Physical Education Award Amanda L – Mathematics Award Summer R –Unit of Inquiry Award Daniel R – French Award Ms. Samuel’s Class David A – Unit of Inquiry Award Brendan A – Mathematics Award Mya A – Physical Education Award, French Award Bhavini M – Language Award Fatema P – Music Award
ACADEMIC AWARDS GRADE 6 Mrs. Haag’s Class Tashvi A – Language Award Vaibhav P – Mathematics Award, French Award Aashrith A – Physical Education Award Veer S – Unit of Inquiry Award, Music Award Ms. Jaskolka’s Class Jacob G – Physical Education Award Eashan D – Music Award Alexa W - Unit of Inquiry Award Raahi S – Mathematics Award Hugo M – French Award Arya N – Language Award GRADE 7 Avantika S – The Arts Award, Language Acquisition Award (French), Lanuage & Literature Award Aarsh B – Mathematics Award Joshua A – Individuals & Societies Award, Physical & Health Education Award Gursher B – Science Award Mannat V – Design Award GRADE 8 Sethumi H - Language Acquisition Award (French) Hassan J - Physical & Health Education Award Jasmeet S - Mathematics Award Kismet S - Individuals & Societies Award, Language & Literature Award, The Arts Award Jaya V - Science Award Emana R - Design Award GRADE 9 Manasvi N – Mathematics Award, The Arts Award, Individuals & Societies Award Edward G – Science Award, Design Award Lynne S – Language Acquisition Award (French) Suravi K – Language & Literature Award Harshvir B – Physical & Health Education Award Qingyu X – Language Acquisition Award (English) GRADE 10 Serena F – Valedictorian, Mathematics Award, Science Award, Individuals & Societies Award Zane B – Language Award Acquisition Award (French) Lucas C – The Arts Award Jarniko G – Physical & Health Education Award Alex M – Language & Literature Award Jas Vanya S – Design Award Wanjun W – Language Acquisition Award (English) GRADE 11 Leah D – Mathematics Award, Business Award Han D – Language & Literature Award (Mandarin) Arya J – Chemistry Award John J – Physics Award Adrian M – Language Acquisition Award (French) Avneet S – Biology Award Sarah S – Humanities Award, Language & Literature Award Ruiqi Z – Language Acquisition Award (English) The St. Jude’s Academy DIFFERENCE June 2022
GRADE 12 Sarah S – Valedictorian Audrey C - Female Top Athlete Justin M – Male Top Athlete Abel A – Alberto Paluzzi Award Gurjas K– Vale Dicere Pavel B – Dedication Award Sarah S - Business Award, Language & Literature Award Zhaojia W - Biology Award Huanxing C - Mathematics Award Liz O - Humanities Award Olivia K - Language Acquisition Award (French) Krish J - Chemistry Award Xihao J - Language Acquisition Award (English) Kai C - Physics Award
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Student Success ROBOTICS VEX Robotics World Championship 2022 Aarsh B has been a part of VEX Robotics for the past three years. Annual tournaments are held at regional, state and national level and culminate at VEX Robotics World Championship. After qualifying for the World Robotics Championship at Dallas, Texas where 3,000 teams from 36 nations came together to celebrate STEM excellence (his division had 80 teams) Aarsh and his partner Rohan made us proud by grabbing the 27th position. It was a great learning experience!
Raising Money for Angelica, Ava, Zaina and Ria in Grade 2/3 made bookmarks, sold them and then donated all the proceeds to SickKids ® The Hospital for Sick Children.
ARTS & DESIGN Social Change
Grade 9 students were tasked with creating a stencil in the graffiti style that represents their idea for social change.
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Track and Field Day
SJA students (JK to Grade 8) practiced very hard to be ready for this exciting day! Track and Field Day is one of the major sports events at SJA and it provides students with an opportunity to showcase their remarkable talents and to cultivate sportsmanship. Students enjoyed participating in the athletic events and demonstrated their skills and abilities. Events included: JK to Grade 8 Long Jump, Tennis Ball throw, Javelin Throw, Shotput Triple Jump, 60m, 200m and 400m. The position holders for these events were awarded certificates during the Track and Field Day Assembly.
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SJA Student Council 2021-2022
President: Sarah S Vice-President: Audrey C Finance & Marketing Coordinators: Leah D & Neu-Anne B Events Coordinator: Saibya K International Representative: Ilias F Online Representative: Alex B 11/12 Representative: Avneet S 9/10 Representative: Suravi S 7/8 Representative: Divyansh T Theta House Captain: Shubh J Zeta House Captain: Manasvi N Kappa House Captain: Gurjas K
Student Council members were thanked for their fundraising efforts. St. Jude’s Academy students, with the leadership and fundraising efforts of the Student Council, were able to make a generous donation of $350 to United Way British Columbia in support of the United for BC Flood Response efforts. This year the SJA Student Council focussed on initiatives that included: the food drive, Red Carpet Day, Candy Grams etc. Finally, this Council helped make the 2022 Prom a very special event.
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Arts Night Performances A Day in the Life of a St. Jude’s Student & The Lion King Students took part in the school’s annual Arts Night productions. Students worked diligently to learn the choreography, their songs and their music in preparation for their performances. The final performances were excellent and all the students did a great job!
A Day in the Life of a St. Jude’s Student JK to Grade 2 Production
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The Lion King
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Grade 3 to 8 Production
The Lion King…The Music
A Doll’s House An Upper School Drama Club Production
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STUDENT LIFE
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House Cup Day
LOWER SCHOOL CLUBS READING CLUB DRAWING CLUB
UPPER SCHOOL CLUBS ART CLUB YEARBOOK CLUB ANIME CLUB MODEL UN VOLLEYBALL STUDENT COUNCIL DECA SCIENCE CLUB
TRIPS BOOT CAMP TRIPS
Class Trips
Outdoor Education Trips Ottawa Trip
Quebec Trip
COMMUNITY – DYNAMI Event We gathered together to celebrate our parents, talk about our plans and meet each other in person!
HEAD OF SCHOOL: Melissa Chin FOUNDER: Aaron Sawatsky EDITOR: Ann Harvey Send Your Comments, Questions & Address Updates to editor@stjudesacademy.com EDITORIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE: A. Harvey, B Hughes, M. Filion, K. Kaur, A. Sawatsky Contributors: Avneet S., M. Jajou, J. Bannon, R. Zerafa, R. Hamieh, B. Hughes, H. Vasir, K. Kaur, M Haag, A. Sawatsky
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