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authorized school in the region to teach the Primary Years Programme (PYP). For students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5, this inquiry approach to learning extends the depth and understanding of essential concepts and skills. _ SJK‘s Lower School _ has _ subject specialist teachers beginning at the Junior Kindergarten level in French, _ music â€" and physical education. The Middle School program for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 focuses on: structure, leadership skills, selfâ€"discipline, study skills, creative expression and ethical decisionâ€"making â€" coaching students towards maturity and a passion to succeed. "‘Middle school at SJK is amazing. It‘s the perfect size â€" not too big and not too small. I have great friends who are fun, understanding and supportive and my teachers are excellent. SJK is an awesome school," says Mark Young, Grade 7. SJK‘s Upper School (Grades 9 to 12) offers a full liberal education consolidating a passion for learning and exploring areas of personal interest in preparation for university level study. Each week every student meets with their own student adviser to set academic goals and discuss challenges. The remarkable rapport between the students and the teachers creates a positive learning environment where students are empowered and inspired to achieve their absolute personal best. Grade 11 student Caroline Garrod says a passion for learning unites the school‘s 420 students. "There is a real sense of community here." says Caroline. "I feel like I can be myself and that my teachers and cesc * $ "Some of us who put on our SJK school tie never really took it off, even after graduation. Once imbued with the ethos of the school, we were never again content merely to do the minimum. Fair play, integrity, all the usual platitudes â€" these we carried to the four corners of the world, wherever we studied and worked. That is what SJK meant to us," says Paul Ling, SJK Class of 1987, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Applications are now being accepted for September 2007 and 2008. For an information package contact Suzanne Poole, Director of Enrolment at 519â€"648â€"2183 or apply onâ€"line at www.sjkschool.org. fellow students will support me in what I do. The learning environment here is really positive," she enthused. Great schools offer students a balanced program and at SJK students can choose from a variety of extracurricular activities including athletics, music, drama, debating and visual arts. With five school choirs, annual drama productions and dedicated varsity coaches â€" students have every opportunity to get involved. WATERLOO CHRONICLE * Wednesday, May 23, 2007 + 43 BAYLEY / d[esvitat