Learning At Our School

Academic Program

John XXIII School offers a French Immersion program from JK to Grade 8. The majority of the student's instruction is in French. In JK/SK 50% of the program is in French and 50% of the program is in English; in grades 1/2 the program is 90/10; in grade 3-6 70/30. In grade 3 English Language Arts are introduced. In grades 7/8 the program is 50%/50% with Math and Science taught in English.

The school also contains a Learning Assistance Centre for special needs children who are medically fragile and have developmental delays.

Co-Curricular Program

Athletics

• Cross-Country running for grades 3-8
• Junior & Senior Volleyball
• Senior Basketball
• Track & Field for grades 3-8
• Pond hockey and three pitch baseball

Clubs & Activities

• Choir
• Carekids who assist LAC
• Recycling Group
• Winter/Spring Play Days
• Participants in international student exchange

School Events

Students participate in

• Anti-bullying program
• Student Council
• Halloween Assembly
• Orange and Black Day
• Christmas Assembly
• Remembrance Day Celebrations
• Start of school year Mass
• Advent Mass
• Lent Mass
• Graduation Mass
• Float in the Santa Claus Parade
• Two Book Fairs
• Pot Luck Supper in December
• BBQ in the Spring