Senior School Updates — October 4, 2024

10/3/2024

University Counselling Event For
Parents & Students In Grades 9–12

An Evening With The University Of California

We are delighted to invite you to an evening with the University of California on Wednesday, October 9th in the Senior School Auditorium from 6:30–8:30 pm. During this exciting evening, students, along with their parents and guardians, will learn about the University of California (UC) system, gain a better understanding of the application process, and have the opportunity to speak with representatives during the fair from the following campuses:

UC Davis, UC Berkeley, UC Los Angeles, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz.

Friends and neighbours are most welcome! Please individually register each person via this link. Additionally, please note that spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this event, please contact Ms. Lara Sleath, Administrative Assistant to University Counselling, via email at: lsleath@stgeorges.bc.ca.

We hope to see you there!

Global Education Experiential Learning:
Trips To Quebec & Montreal, Haida Gwaii

Important Virtual Parent Information Session On Wednesday, October 9 at 7:00 pm

Are you feeling adventurous this year? The Global Stewardship Team is excited to let you know that we are offering two Global Education Trips this year: a Cultural and Languages Tour to Quebec and Montreal in January and an Outdoor Adventure to Haida Gwaii in June with Crofton House School.

Quebec and Montreal: Last week of Winter Break; January 5–11, 2025; Open to Grades 8–10.
Haida Gwaii: First week of Summer Break; June 14–21, 2025; Open to Grades 9–11 and travelling with students from Crofton House School. May be used as a qualifying trip for Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver for Gold Adventurous Journey, or the Gold Project.

Working in Partnership with Insight Global Education, we will be developing two incredible experiential learning expeditions to these beautiful, awe-inspiring regions of Canada for our students. Focusing on themes such as sustainability, biodiversity, Indigenous culture and history, art, history and governance, and outdoor education, we will learn by engaging with local people and organizations who will develop unforgettable experiences for our students.

Interested? Please join us here on Zoom on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:00 pm to learn about the trips.

Applications for both trips are now open and can be found below:

Quebec and Montreal Application
- Deadline: Wednesday, October 16
Haida Gwaii Application
- Deadline: Wednesday, October 16

You can learn more about the trips by reviewing the program slide decks here:

Students interested in Quebec and Montreal should chat with their language teacher to ask questions.

For students interested in the Haida Gwaii Program, there will be a lunchtime information session at the following times:

Grade 9s: Friday, October 4 in Room 218 from 11:30–12:00 pm
Grade 10 and 11s: Friday, October 4 in Room 218 from 1:30–2:00 pm

For more information, please contact Ms. Sarah McLean, Head of Global Stewardship, at: smclean@stgeorges.bc.ca.

Follow us for more information on Instagram at: @saints_engage.

Career Life Education Team

Grade 10 Work Shadowing Program At St. George's School

The Career Life Education Team is seeking to create an opportunity for our Grade 10 students to gain invaluable insights into the world of employment. This program will support the learning outcomes for the Career Life Education CLE 10 Ministry Course, which includes:

Engaging in real conversations about potential careers.
Learning about the workplace environment.
Connecting with personal and professional mentors.
Demonstrate and understand workplace safety skills.
Expand knowledge of diverse career pathways to inform choices.

Our students tell us that one of the most important things they need is connections to people with expertise outside of the classroom. They want to engage in conversations with people who have already been on their career journey, and observe and connect people in career fields they are considering, or may not have thought about yet. We have many students in Grade 10 who have no idea what their path will be. This opportunity for the students to visit and talk with people will help them feel more confident about their next steps.

Can You Help Us?

Vision For The Student Visits

During our Flex Days on Thursdays, we are hoping to send out the whole Grade 10 class for two days of work shadowing with a local employer. We are reaching out to our parent and alumni communities, our neighbours, and local organizations. Ideally, we would like to place a group of students in the same location, where possible.

We are seeking spaces for approximately 160 students on the following days:

Thursday, March 6, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025

Visiting Students Will Be Looking To:

Experience what a typical workday looks and feels like.
Connect with employees to discuss the company, industry, and career pathways.
Learn about the education and career-life journey of employees.
Understand workplace safety skills, emergency procedures as well as workplace rights and responsibilities.

Students will be tasked with questions to find answers to as they complete related assignments associated with their Career Life Education 10 Ministry Program.

All employers supporting this program will be invited to a Virtual Orientation and will have support from St. George’s teachers throughout the process.

If you are interested, please complete this Grade 10 Work Shadow Expression of Interest Form.

For any additional questions, please contact the Career Life Education Team via email at: careerlife@stgeorges.bc.ca.

Congratulations To The Robotics Team

Last weekend, the Senior School Robotics Team competed at the WPRA VEX V5 Robotics Competition High Stakes Season Opener Qualifier and were the tournament champions! In addition to this exciting win, the team also earned the Create Award, securing an early qualification for the Provincials in March. What a great start to the season — congratulations to everyone involved!

Highlights From The Grade 9 Explorer Trip

Please enjoy these photos courtesy of Mr. Steve Allen, Head of Outdoor Education, of the Grade 9 boys hiking the Sunshine Coast Trail.

Athletics Updates

After another fantastic week across the program, October is upon us! Here is what is coming up in Saints Athletics, with more great chances to get out and support the program!

CSSHL Hockey

U15 AAA

The U15 AAA Team is headed to Abbotsford from October 4th–6th for the U15 AAA Bauer Invite. They are scheduled to play on Friday, October 4th at 10:15 am and again at 4:45 pm against North Shore Warriors and YHA. They will play on Saturday, October 5th at 9:45 am against the Texas Tigers, with playoff action to follow in the afternoon and on Sunday. Next Saturday, October 12th, the team will host North Shore at Father Bauer Arena with a 5:15 pm puck drop.

U15 Prep

The U15 Prep Team will be on the road on Saturday, October 5th to play at the BWC Academy with the puck drop scheduled for 5:30 pm. From October 11th–14th, the U15 Prep boys will be in Abbotsford for the Bauer Elite Invitational. They are scheduled to play the Okanagan Rockets at 11:30 am on Friday; Star Academy on Saturday at 7:30 am; and the Anaheim Jr. Ducks at 5:30 pm. Playoffs to follow on Sunday and Monday. Good luck, boys!

U17 Prep

The U17 Prep Team travels to Shawnigan Lake School for back-to-back games on Friday, October 4th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, October 5th at 3:00 pm at Charlie Purdey Arena. Good luck, U17s!

U18 Prep

The U18 Prep Team is set to take on Delta at Delta Planet Ice on Saturday, October 5th at 9:30 am. They will also host Delta the following morning at 10:15 am at Father Bauer Arena. On Friday, October 11th, the team will take on Burnaby Winter Club in Burnaby at 7:45 pm.

CSSHL League schedules are available here.

Cross Country Running

The Cross Country Team had another fantastic showing on Thursday, October 3rd at Vanier Park. They are back in action next week on Wednesday, October 9th when they head to Jericho Beach Park for their 3rd League Meet of the season!

Rowing

The Rowing Team is competing in their first full Team Regatta of the year at the ‘Tail of the Lake’ Regatta which takes place in Seattle, WA on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th. Good luck, Rowers! Please reach out to Coach Duncan at: bduncan@stgeorges.bc.ca or Coach Jess at: jdavis@stgeorges.bc.ca if you have any questions.

Rugby — Grade 8 & 9

The Grade 8s will train on Tuesday and Thursday this coming week and will travel to Sir Charles Tupper on Wednesday, October 9th for a rematch. The Grade 9s are excited to have a full squad back on the pitch this week and will be on Garcia Field Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

Soccer

1st XI

The 1st XI side will be preparing Monday and Wednesday next week to host our rivals from Vancouver College on October 10th at 3:45 pm on Mortensen Field.

2nd XI

After a busy week last week, the 2nd XI boys will take on École Gabrielle Roy on the road on Monday, October 7th at 4:00 pm.

Grade 10s

The Grade 10 boys had an awesome showing at ISAs last weekend, losing in the final to Brentwood, the host school. Congratulations to the team on their Silver Medal finish! The Grade 10s will host rivals Vancouver College on Tuesday, October 8th, at 3:45 pm on Mortensen Field.

Swimming

Last Wednesday, the Swim Team had their first inter-squad meet of the year with Team Red coming out on top. Tyler Clogg ‘28 had the swim of the day as he entered the school’s all-time rankings at #22 in 100m Individual Medley despite only being in Grade 9. The Team has also just competed in the WPGA Quad Meet at UBC on Thursday, October 3rd — be sure to check out the Saints Aquatics Instagram for updates!

Next week, Saints will host the ISA Championships at Watermania with 20 teams and 400 swimmers! If you are a parent interested in volunteering, please email Coach Jones at: njones@stgeorges.bc.ca. Your help and support would be greatly appreciated!

Follow us on Instagram at: @saintsaquatics!

Volleyball

Seniors

The Senior Team won the ISA Championships at home last week, beating Fraser Academy in the final in two sets! The squad is looking forward to a home matchup with Vancouver College on Tuesday, October 8th at 5:00 pm in Dixon Gym.

Juniors

The Junior Team is also looking forward to their Vancouver College showdown on Tuesday, October 8th at 4:00 pm in Dixon Gym.

Follow @saintsathletics on Instagram!