The Quintessential Vocal Ensemble is proud to announce the return of Solara Youth Voices for the 2026-2027 year! A QVE Choral Outreach Program led by music educators Christina Acton-Tuck, Keira Davis and Nick Leblanc, Solara is an environment to make music as a collective with a focus on expression, education, and accessibility. Solara’s aim is to give young singers at any level of experience an equal opportunity to learn and perform music in an ensemble which encourages personal growth and collaboration. We will be learning music from a variety of genres, styles, eras and composers, with a focus on a cappella music.

The group is open to youth aged 8 – 14. Solara rehearses weekly on Mondays from 4:30pm to 6pm in the drama room at Lakecrest St. John’s Independent School (58 Patrick Street).

The fees to participate are $150 each semester. There are 3 semesters between September and June; but registration is open on a continuous basis and new singers may join at any time.

The choir’s registration form can be found at this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctdFD_SAAXjjSreinWXB_RqzDyQsy1iBQJ-kvi8z7pX0HBHQ/viewform

For more information, contact keira.davis@qve.ca or go to https://www.qve.ca/solara

Jr Boys Soccer Open Tryouts (Grade 7/8)

• Tuesday, September 15th, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
• Thursday, September 17th, 5:30 – 7:00pm
• Friday, September 18th, 5:30 – 7:00pm

Sr Boys Soccer Open Tryouts (Grade 8/9)

• Tuesday, September 15th, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
• Thursday, September 17th, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
• Friday, September 18th, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Jr Girls Soccer Open Tryouts (Grade 7/8)

• Wednesday, September 16th, 5:30 -7:00pm
• Saturday, September 19th, 11:00am – 12:30 pm
• Monday, September 21th, 4:00 – 5:30pm

Sr Girls Soccer Open Tryouts (Grade 8/9)

• Thursday, September 17th, 2:30 – 4:00pm
• Friday, September 18th, 2:30 – 4:00pm
• Monday, September 21st, 2:30 – 4:00pm

Sessions will take place at the above times.

• Be prepared to play outdoors (MDJH Field) or indoors (MDJH gym) depending on the weather.
• Cleats (outside), Sneakers or indoor soccer footwear and shin guards are mandatory.

For September:

• Sept 24 – 6:30-7:45pm – Connections Night with Parents
• Sept 25 – Picture Day
• Sept 29 – Terry Fox Walk
• Sept 29 – Orange Shirt Day at School
• Sept 30 – Truth and Reconciliation Holiday (no classes for students)

The RNC and RCMP are hosting an online safety information session for parents and caregivers. This session is on Tuesday, September 22nd, and runs from 6pm to 9pm. See the information below on attending either virtually or in person.

MDJH Athletics are currently looking for coaches for the following teams:

• Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
• Grade 7 Girls Basketball
• Cross Country

If you are interested in volunteering with any of those teams above, please e-mail darryledwards@nlschools.ca or donaldmackey@nlschools.ca

The system is now open, and parents can order for the first week of lunch service at www.schoolfoodnl.ca

Cars are not permitted to travel around the back of the building when there are buses on our parking lot.

Please proceed slowly and with caution when driving on our parking lot. As you can imagine, MDE and MDJH share the lot and it can become very congested. As always, we will be out front to assist vehicles navigating the rush hour.