St. John Brebeuf is a place for students to discover their gifts. Through relationships and environments, we give people a place to explore, realize, and uncover their identity. Most of these stories unfold quietly day-to-day, but sometimes a story is too good not to share.
At St. John Brebeuf, our core values create a sense of purpose and connection, drawing our community together. Here are some of the stories of how we live out our values:
We are a community deeply grounded in the truth of our Catholic faith - this foundation of faith and love of Jesus Christ becomes how we connect and relate to one another.
“Abbotsford teacher earns Governor General’s Gold Medal at UFV”
The Abbotsford News - June 23, 2023
“Finding ‘truth in writing’: literary journal showcases high school’s hidden writing talent”
BC Catholic - January 5, 2022
“Pandemic a time to bring hope to young people: NET missionaries”
BC Catholic - January 5, 2021
“New graduates to spend year on evangelizing mission”
BC Catholic - June 26, 2018
We are a deeply-rooted community which creates a secure, solid space for people to come as they are - there is a place for everyone here.
“Hero in Education- Anne Fronteddu: Helps students connect through food”
The Abbotsford News - March 8, 2024
“St. John Brebeuf high school in Abbotsford hosts open house”
The Abbotsford News - November 19, 2023
Fraser Valley Today - November 8, 2023
“Abbotsford’s St. John Brebeuf hosts second annual Bear Brawl fundraiser”
The Abbotsford News - May 12, 2023
“These students look forward to The Daily Grind.”
BC Catholic - June 14, 2022
“Finding ‘truth in writing’: literary journal showcases high school’s hidden writing talent”
BC Catholic - January 5, 2022
Being brought into the fold of our familial community means you don’t just belong, but you are seen by us - we are about the slow process of building trust, relationships, and making sure no one is lost in the crowd.
“These students look forward to The Daily Grind.”
BC Catholic - June 14, 2022
Where there is a need, we are willing to give beyond what feels easy or comfortable - these challenges bring us together.
“Abbotsford high school responding to flooding victims’ needs”
BC Catholic - November 25, 2021
“St. John Brebeuf students head to Nicaragua”
BC Catholic - March 10, 2018
“Students organize and run Fair Trade Market”
The Abbotsford News - December 23, 2017
To love well means to encourage and call someone to be the best version of themselves - in our teaching, one-to-one relationships, extra-curriculars, and more, we offer invitations to be courageous, make mistakes, overcome, and adapt to change.
“Grade 8 Robotics Drives Lunar Rover”
SJB News - January 31, 2024
“SJB Robotics Students Interviewed on Global News”
Global News Vancouver - January 31, 2024
“B.C. students get chance to control lunar rover”
CTV News Vancouver - January 30, 2024
“Nota Bene: SJB brings out the Brawl Stars”
BC Catholic - June 5, 2023
“The play’s the thing at area high schools”
BC Catholic - June 8 2022
“Finding ‘truth in writing’: literary journal showcases high school’s hidden writing talent”
BC Catholic - January 5, 2022
“Abbotsford student attracts interest from Rowing Canada”
The Abbotsford News - March 1, 2021
“SJB brings Annie to Abbotsford”
BC Catholic - November 27, 2019
“Chilliwack teen selected to join Canadian delegation on commemorative trip to Italy”
The Chilliwack Progress - October 29, 2019
“Brebeuf student one of four to represent Canada in Italy”
BC Catholic - October 16, 2019
“Abbotsford student achieves national science fair success”
BC Catholic - May 30, 2018
“Local high school student to unveil science project in Ottawa”
BC Catholic - April 23, 2018
The Abbotsford News - May 18, 2018
At SJB, we give people a place to explore, realize, and uncover their identity. Our alumni continue on that journey - here are some of their stories:
“Georgia Tech George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Women’s History Month Spotlight”
George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering News - March 27, 2023
Alumnus: Shaheen Dewji
“Taking the university experience to another level”
School of Engineering, UBC Okanagan - February 1, 2022
Alumnus: James Fowler
“Catholic filmmaker explores forgiveness through the ‘power of stories’”
BC Catholic - September 15, 2021
Alumnus: David More Perea
“Blader ends record-setting ride with splashdown in St. John's”
CBC News - August 24, 2021
Alumnus: Zach Choboter
“Look for Connections Where You Least Expect Them”
TEDxYouth@GranvilleIsland - June 2021
Alumnus: Emerson D’Sylva
“Abbotsford student awarded $40K scholarship”
The Abbotsford News - May 20, 2021
Alumnus: Reta Younan
“Aldergrove volleyball star headed for Trinity Western team”
Langley Advance Times - Dec 26, 2020
Alumnus: Taryn Grandia
“Chilliwack’s Olivia Buckle taking next soccer step in North Dakota”
Chilliwack Progress - November 16, 2020
Alumnus: Olivia Buckle
“Abbotsford’s Besse sisters: Vaulting to greatness at Summer Games”
Langley Advance Times - July 19, 2018
Alumni: Hailey and Emily Besse
“New graduates to spend year on evangelizing mission”
BC Catholic - June 26, 2018
Alumni: Michael Winterhoff, Cecilia Nguyen, and Chris Van Vugt
“Surrey RCMP officer experiences ‘traditional highway’”
Peace Arch News - July 25, 2017
Alumnus: Gordon Van Leeuwen
“This pro-life talk at Google's headquarters was a hit”
Catholic News Agency - June 22, 2017
Alumnus: Stephanie Grey Connors
“Pucek punches past problems”
Langley Advance Times - June 13, 2017
Alumnus: Sarah Pucek
“Abbotsford student wins biggest scholarship in Canada”
BC Catholic - March 1, 2017
Alumnus: Cam Carter
“Langley man one Tough Mudder”
Langley Advance Times - November 9, 2012
Alumnus: Michael Parker
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