SJR offers bus transferring.
Service options offered are regular rider.
The regions SJR offers busing from are:
Winnipeg
Additional notes: Busing is available to all students and is included in tuition. The buses operate inside the perimeter of Winnipeg. The bus pick up and drop off spots are at locations close to ones home but may be several blocks away or a short drive. The school does not provide door to door service. There is also the option of choosing Before and After school Extended Day in replacement of busing for those students in Kindergarten to Grade 6.
THE OUR KIDS REPORT: St. John's-Ravenscourt School
SJR was founded in 1820 principally to serve the children of the Selkirk settlers. By 1834 there were forty students, evenly split between boys and girls. The school has inevitably grown and changed over the years since, though it’s success throughout has been unimpeachable. SJR has graduated 18 Rhodes scholars, for example, and the Queen granted patronage and established a scholarship in her name in 1981. Today the programs are as strong as the school’s reputation. A strong academic program is paired with an equally strong attention to the values of stewardship, ethical leadership, and excellence in all areas of academic, social, and athletic life. A strategic plan to culminate in 2020, the school’s bi-centennial, is intended to further develop the school’s campus and programs; it's intended not as a revolution, says the head of school, Jim Keefe, but as the impetus for further evolution of what the school has been providing. The ideal student in one with sights set on post-secondary studies, and able to thrive in a challenging, expansive academic environment.
We questioned the school adminstration
1. Who are you, as a school?
"Nestled within an oxbow of the Red River lies Western Canada’s oldest independent school, St. John’s-Ravenscourt (SJR). As a co-educational K-12 day school, SJR students are engaged in an inspiring environment. Our strong educational offerings provide a balance of values related to academic excellence, social responsibility, creative expression, and active healthy living. With exceptional debate and public speaking programs, SJR prepares students for their future success."
Founded in 1820
18 Rhodes Scholars
World-class debating and public speaking - 16 World Champions
Wide variety of Advanced Placement courses available
100% of graduates offered university placement
98% of graduates are accepted to their first choice university program
Strong sports program
Newly renovated and updated hockey arena on campus which turns into an indoor turf for spring/summer
Nationally renowned math program
Strong Science program with 8 Science labs on campus
2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?
"St. John's-Ravenscourt School offers a unique public speaking and debating program that is engrained in the school across all grade levels. We feel that teaching students how to...(more)
"St. John's-Ravenscourt School offers a unique public speaking and debating program that is engrained in the school across all grade levels. We feel that teaching students how to speak well provides them with skills for the future while at the same time building their confidence."
3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?
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4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?
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5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?
"Students who get the most out of their time at SJR are driven to do their best academically while also balancing sports and co-curricular activities."
"Students who get the most out of their time at SJR are driven to do their best academically while also balancing sports and co-curricular activities."
6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?
"Families looking for a religiously based education will not find SJR to be a good fit. As a non-denominational school we do not have a religious focus and no religion is taught at...(more)
"Families looking for a religiously based education will not find SJR to be a good fit. As a non-denominational school we do not have a religious focus and no religion is taught at the school. We encourage students to be themselves and share who they are."
7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?
"When families consider SJR, they feel that the school provides a strong education for their child that pushes them to be their best. They see that academics are at the core of SJR...(more)
"When families consider SJR, they feel that the school provides a strong education for their child that pushes them to be their best. They see that academics are at the core of SJR while also providing a well-rounded breadth of opportunities including arts and athletics. Most importantly, families continue to tell us that they appreciate the open nature of the school, welcoming all people."
8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?
"We are well-known for our strong academic standards and public speaking and debate. We often hear that our student's standout because of how they have learned to present...(more)
"We are well-known for our strong academic standards and public speaking and debate. We often hear that our student's standout because of how they have learned to present themselves."
9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?
"What often goes unrecognized initially is the athletic and arts offerings and the multitude of opportunities for students to get involved throughout the school. Athletically, our...(more)
"What often goes unrecognized initially is the athletic and arts offerings and the multitude of opportunities for students to get involved throughout the school. Athletically, our school offers students a wide array of sports and many facilities to use including an arena on campus which transitions into an indoor turf in the spring/summer, a state of the art fitness center, and a double sized gym. Additionally, the arts program offers music, art, and drama in many capacities including a Rock Show, drama productions, and art clubs and events."
10. What might families find surprising about your school?
"What families might find surprising about SJR is that there is a real community built amongst all families, students, teachers, and staff. Parents often comment once their child...(more)
"What families might find surprising about SJR is that there is a real community built amongst all families, students, teachers, and staff. Parents often comment once their child is enrolled at SJR, how much they feel a part of the school and welcomed.
Another aspect is the academic pursuit of all students. Families often comment they see a change in their child for the better, in their drive to succeed in school. The feeling of it's cool to be smart is definitely felt at SJR."
11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?
"The arena on campus underwent a major renovation and update over the past two years. This major improvement to the facility also allowed us to be able to use the arena in the...(more)
"The arena on campus underwent a major renovation and update over the past two years. This major improvement to the facility also allowed us to be able to use the arena in the spring and summer as an indoor turf."
12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?
"Over the course of this year, we are re-looking at our vision, mission, and values to align them with who we are as a school today. This update will clarify to everyone in our...(more)
"Over the course of this year, we are re-looking at our vision, mission, and values to align them with who we are as a school today. This update will clarify to everyone in our community who we are and drive us forward for the future."
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