ABOUT US

St. John Catholic High School is located in Perth, Ontario and is blessed with a beautiful campus in a rural setting and extensive state of the art facilities and equipment. The school population is around 800 students that are drawn from many surrounding communities including Perth, Smiths Falls, Westport, Toledo, Sharbot Lake and Lanark. The regional nature of our school gives students the opportunity to make friends with students in all of these surrounding communities.

Rich traditions, great school spirit and a culture of caring help our young people to grow and develop in mind, heart, body and soul. High academic and behavioural expectations for all students are accompanied by high levels of support to help students achieve their goals and reach their potential. Together with our community partners, parishes and parents we strive to instill Catholic values and build strong character in our students. The dedication to service and leadership of our students, through many community outreach activities, continually makes us proud.Our religious education program provides 4 credit courses for students to enrich their knowledge of their faith and to provide opportunity for discussion concerning the application of Catholic principles to their daily lives. Our full time chaplain is available to speak to students and is instrumental in organizing student retreats and school masses. The Cuernavaca Third World Exposure program provides students the opportunity to visit a third world country and learn from the people there.

 

At St. John we also believe that learning happens both inside and outside the classroom. Students are encouraged to participate in the full range of extra-curricular activities that make up school life. We have an award winning athletic program with extensive varsity and intramural opportunities. We are proud of our many Lanark County Championship teams and of the many athletes who go on to compete at the regional and provincial level. An active and vibrant arts program gives students many opportunities to develop and display their talents as musicians, artists and actors.

Our Student Council is very active and plans many activities throughout the school year for student enjoyment. There are also a variety of clubs, travel excursions and leadership and service opportunities. By getting involved, students develop an awareness of talents, make new friends and achieve a sense of belonging and the satisfaction that comes from making a contribution to their school.