Principal James Walker to leave D’Arcy School for new role in Plenty
By Joan Janzen
James Walker has been the principal at D’Arcy School for the past three and a half years and will be missed by students, staff and parents as he prepares to assume a new role at North West Central School in Plenty for the 2026-27 school year.
“James has done an awesome job for the students and community as the principal at D’Arcy School,” stated Sun West Director of Education Darryl Seguin. “We are excited to see what he can accomplish working with the students and staff at North West Central School.”
James Walker has been the principal at D’Arcy School for the past three and a half years and will assume his new role as principal at North West Central School in Plenty in the 2026-27 school year. Photo Sun West School Division
In addition to his administrative role at D’Arcy, James taught Grades 4 to 6 in English language arts, math, science, social studies and health.
“What I have enjoyed most is the students. The children at D’Arcy are incredibly kind and genuinely willing to try new strategies in their learning,” he said. “They show a strong growth mindset and are willing to take on challenges, even when learning feels hard at first.”
James is a teacher at heart.
“I’ve known since Grade 8 that I wanted to be a teacher,” he said.
His teaching career began in Nova Scotia, where he learned the importance of flexibility, compassion and meeting students where they’re at.
More than a decade ago, he moved to Saskatchewan and joined Sun West School Division, where he served as principal or vice-principal in several elementary, secondary and K-12 schools. Now he is looking forward to his role in a larger school.
“I’m really looking forward to being part of a bigger K-12 community, working with a wider range of students and teachers, and having more opportunities to support learning across all grades,” he said as he anticipates the new school year at NWCS.
Nevertheless, he will also miss the school community at D’Arcy.
“I will miss the whole school community, our students, staff and families.”