From a small cohort of 70 students in 1986 to a vibrant community of 570 students in 2026, this year marks SJS’s 40th anniversary! SJS has changed a lot since those early years, but one thing has always remained the same: our incredible community.
We’re looking forward to celebrating our history and looking to our future with you throughout the 2026–2027 school year. Read more about how we are commemorating this milestone.
Save the Date: Upcoming Events
SJS Anniversary Gala, Saturday, April 3, 2027
Let’s celebrate in style at a special anniversary gala to be held at the historic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Homecoming, Saturday, May 8, 2027
A celebration back home on campus welcoming our community to celebrate our school’s history together. There will be athletic games, food and plenty of fun for all.
Get Involved
We can’t wait to celebrate our 40th anniversary with you. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please contact Angela Dudek, Executive Director of Advancement at adudek@sjs.ca.
40 Years of Stories
There have been many exciting moments to remember throughout SJS’s 40 year history. Click on a story to read more about some of the major changes, milestones and influential people that have made SJS what it is today.
Five Minutes with Coach Kinman
For 25 years of his 42-year–long career Mr. Jonathan Kinman, better known as “Coach,” has called SJS home. Since he joined the school in 2001, the athletics program has evolved to incredible heights, but his legacy extends far beyond the court
Five Minutes with Nicole Bereti
Nicole Bereti, Diploma Programme (DP) Business Management Teacher and CAS Coordinator, is celebrating 15 years of working at SJS! Learn more about her journey from working in business to teaching it, and the great things her and her students are learning along the way.
SJS Make History with BC 1A Provincial Championship Win
Read more about the thrilling finish to an unforgettable season—SJS’s Senior Boys’ basketball team made history by winning their first ever provincial championship.
SJS JK Goes Full-Day in September 2025
We are delighted to be enhancing learning opportunities, and responding to the needs of parents, by extending our half-day JK program to full-day.
Five Minutes with Isla Betteridge ’24
This summer Isla Betteridge ’24 joined the SJS team as the Archive Assistant, uncovering four decades of school history and reflecting on what she loves most about SJS.