Head's Message

St. John’s-Ravenscourt School (SJR) is an independent gender-inclusive Kindergarten to Grade 12 university-preparatory day and boarding school that offers an outstanding all-round education for talented students. We are fiercely proud of our rich heritage and combine our long traditions with best teaching practices to enable our students to thrive in this quickly changing world, not only during their school days but at university and beyond. Our School community is built around the four pillars of academic excellence, creative expression, active healthy living and social responsibility.

We have high expectations of our students, in terms of their academic commitment and co-curricular attainment as well as their personal qualities of respect, empathy, courage and integrity. I am proud to lead a School of such fundamental strength, clear mission and exhilarating possibilities.

SJR has rightly earned a reputation for ensuring that our students rise to the challenge and fulfil their academic potential. Our talented faculty has forged a strong tradition for creating a vibrant learning environment that nurtures students and helps them grow into well-rounded adults. There is also, of course, co-curricular opportunities that develop leadership, self-belief and character.

Situated on the banks of the Red River in Winnipeg, SJR boasts a beautiful campus and some of the best facilities of any independent school in Canada and beyond.

The best way to appreciate our warm and purposeful atmosphere and strong sense of community is to make a personal visit. Come and meet me and my colleagues and talk with our splendid students. In the meantime, this website provides a wealth of information about life at SJR, and I hope it captures your imagination.

Jim Keefe, Head of School