Student Life - Upper School Arts

Arts at SJA

Arts at St. Jude’s Academy is an enriched experience lead by specialists in Music, Visual Arts and Drama. From as young as age 3, students explore multiple disciplines in the Arts and are encouraged to express themselves creatively. Although the IB program is primarily an academics-focussed program, learning the Arts enforces a more well-rounded experience for the student, allowing them to flourish not only academically but artistically as well. Moreover, the Arts program at SJA is not an isolated experience, as topics explored in academic curriculum are weaved into the Arts curriculum. This makes students’ learning applicable and relevant to different contexts, both interculturally and across diverse subject areas. For example, students can be found creating artistic masterpieces using recycling as a theme, during their related unit in Science. Education is a holistic experience at SJA, where students strengthen and grow their knowledge beyond standard academics, in real-world contexts.

SJA Arts Showcase: Imaginarium

Toward the end of each school year, St. Jude’s Academy hosts an event to showcase the talent and skill of our students called the Imaginarium. A wide variety of beautiful art pieces created by students from JK to Grade 12 are on display. Students are excited to showcase their hard work and parents are thrilled to see the level of creativity and imagination flowing from our students. Make a point of checking out this year’s exhibit!