Image: St. John Brebeuf / St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary School, an independent school in Abbotsford, will open its doors to potential new students and the class of 2029 for its annual open house on Thursday evening, November 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

St. John Brebeuf Open House

St. John Brebeuf holding open house Thursday, Nov. 23

Nov 8, 2023 | 2:48 PM

ABBOTSFORD — St. John Brebeuf (SJB) Regional Secondary School in Abbotsford will open its doors to potential new students and the class of 2029 for its annual open house on Thursday, November 23.

As a regional high school, with students coming from across the Fraser Valley, SJB is home to a vibrant community where students are able to explore their gifts, challenge themselves, grow in faith and be uniquely known, according to a news release from the school.

At the open house, students and their families are invited to tour the school, including the newly-completed fine arts wing, check out creative endeavours from SJB art students and get a behind-the-scenes peek of the SJB Player’s upcoming production of ‘Sherlock Holmes’.

Guests can also participate in a variety of events and activities throughout the night, including a math escape room, learning resources display, robotics and science demonstrations (including Elephant Toothpaste!), the ‘Great Canadian Road Trip’ trivia tournament and practice their language skills at the French Café or ever-popular Crepe Café.

“Checking out our open house is the best way for potential new students to get a feel for what life at SJB is really like,” said Gianni Bittante, Principal of St. John Brebeuf. “Though we hold true to our deep roots in the Catholic tradition, we welcome students of all faiths and cultural backgrounds and work hard to create belonging for all our students. Our current families tell us overwhelmingly that what they love most about the school is the sense of community that is found here.”

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Open house guests will also be able to meet the teaching staff, ask questions of current students, take a quiet moment in the school chapel or order a specialty coffee from SJB’s student-run coffee shop, the Daily Grind Café. The evening will also include an Alumni Volleyball Tournament, a beloved tradition for former and current SJB Bears athletes alike.

The Open House runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at SJB’s campus at 2747 Townline Road in Abbotsford. For more information on St. John Brebeuf school, or to apply for the 24/25 school year, visit www.stjohnbrebeuf.ca/.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

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