Kindergarten at St. John Paul II School

A Place Where Every Child Belongs

At St. John Paul II School, children are welcomed into a caring, faith-filled community where they feel safe, valued, and supported from the very beginning. Our Kindergarten program focuses on the whole child, building strong foundations for learning, confidence, and belonging.



Faith at the Heart of Our Community
Faith guides our school and shapes our culture. At St. John Paul II, students grow in kindness, compassion, and responsibility through daily faith-filled moments and meaningful learning experiences.

We nurture not only strong learners, but caring individuals who understand the importance of serving others. Families of all faiths are welcomed into our inclusive and supportive school family.



What It Means to Be a Kindergartener at SJPII
Being a Kindergartener at St. John Paul II means belonging to a family where your child strengthens their communication and problem-solving skills, sense of wonder, and passion for caring for others.

Through play-based, hands-on learning, students become scientists, explorers, artists, builders, and so much more. Every day brings discovery, creativity, and joyful connections between education and fun.

Our caring Teacher and Early Childhood Educator (ECE) teams guide students with encouragement and support, helping them build confidence as they explore their interests.



Supporting the Whole Child
St. John Paul II School is deeply committed to student wellbeing. Families appreciate the strong supports in place, including:

• In-school mental health support
• EMPOWER Reading Program
• Inclusive nutrition program
• Ojibway and French language opportunities
• Hockey Skills and Ski & Snowboard Development programs
• Hot lunch program
• Extensive extracurricular sports, clubs, and activities

Every child is seen, supported, and encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.



Growing Compassionate Leaders
Social responsibility is an important part of life at SJPII. Students learn the value of compassion and service through local and global initiatives that connect learning to real-world impact.

Developmentally appropriate opportunities allow even our youngest learners to understand how their actions can make a difference, helping them grow into active, caring members of their community and the world beyond.



A School That Feels Like Family
Families consistently describe St. John Paul II as warm, welcoming, and deeply connected. Students feel safe, included, and known by name. Relationships matter here, between students, staff, and families.

It is a place where belonging is not just a word, it is a lived experience every day.



Begin the Journey
Choosing a Kindergarten program is an important decision. At St. John Paul II School, your child will be part of a nurturing, faith-filled community where learning, wellbeing, and belonging come first.
Kindergarten Registration is always open.

Register today at MyKenoraCatholic.ca
We look forward to welcoming your family.