Parent Newsletter

Email: mdjh@nlesd.ca
Website: mdjh.info
Location: 110 Macdonald Drive, St. John's, NL, Canada
Phone: 709-753-8240
Twitter: @mdjh

• June 15-18 - Exams

• June 19 - Report card writing day, no school for students

• June 25 - Last day of school for students

Students in grade 8 and 9 French Immersion traveled to Quebec May 25-30th. They experienced French culture through an authentic learning opportunity. If your child is interested in travelling to Quebec in May 2027 there will be a parent information session June 3rd at the school in room 221.

Congratulations to former MDJH student Alpita Patro, who was recently crowned Miss Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador 2026–2027.

The Miss Achievement NL Leadership Program is a youth empowerment and scholarship initiative for young women that focuses on community involvement, leadership, personal growth, public speaking, and fitness. This year 43 young women came together for a leadership weekend in St. John’s with the crowning of Miss Achievement at Holy Heart Theatre on Saturday, May 30th, 2026.

MDJH is proud to celebrate Alpita’s accomplishment and wish her continued success in her year as Miss Achievement NL.

On May 21, 2026, Macdonald Drive Junior High hosted its annual Grade 9 Carnival, providing students with an opportunity to celebrate and enjoy one of their final events together as the senior class of MDJH. The evening featured a variety of activities including laser tag, escape rooms, Wii Sports and Just Dance, karaoke, clue orienteering, a photo booth, video games, and a BBQ.

Students participated in events throughout the evening, with prizes awarded and plenty of opportunities to socialize and make lasting memories with their classmates. Thank you to our staff, School Council, Student Council, the City of St. John’s Youth and Recreation team, and all volunteers who helped make this year's Grade 9 Carnival a success. We hope our Grade 9 students enjoyed this special celebration as they prepare for high school.

We would like to express a sincere thanks to all Student Council members for their help this past year! You have represented your class and your school very well and have become fantastic leaders! Best of luck to our grade nines moving on to high school. We hope to work with our grade 7 and 8 students again next year. Have the best summer!

Thank you to all our parent members and volunteers of the 2026 School Council. We value your input and support as you worked with us throughout the year. We appreciate you all.

Two of our students competed in the French Speak-offs today at MUN - Cailyn Hinchey & Samara Martin (both from 9-8 Early French Immersion). Their category included grade 9 and 10 EFI students so some tough competition.

This is an annual speech arts competition hosted by Canadian Parents for French. They both gave excellent speeches and answered the judges questions very well!

Cailyn won first place!

Congratulations to the 39 Grade 7 and 8 students who participated in the Gauss Math Competition in May. Awards will be given out during the Year-End Assembly in June.