Senior School students and families will receive a formal Progress Reports early next week, which contains grades, comments, work habits for year-long courses, and comments from the collection of educators who work with and care for each student: Advisor, Co-curricular Coaches, Teachers, and Head of Grade. 

Students in Grades 8 and 9 will not have semester comments during the December Reporting Period. Instead, those courses will appear on our next Progress Reports in early March, which will have grades, comments, and work habits. These courses are Grade 8 and 9 ADST courses, Visual Arts courses, Theatre Arts courses, and Latin 8. Questions or requests for follow-up are best made directly to the teacher, coach, or advisor. Our next written reports will be issued in March, and the next conferences will be held in April.

Flex Day Recap

By Mr. Connor Jaques '17, Hamper Drive Coordinator & His Family

The Hamper Drive has been a mainstay in my family since I started attending St. George’s School in the fall of 2006. I remember as a Junior student bringing in my food items to build the hampers. I was eager to participate, but I was unaware of the significance of the event. 18 Hamper Drives later, I am still learning about why the Hamper Drive is so important. Having gone through 11 iterations as a student, five as an alumni, and two as a faculty member, one theme that endures is community. It’s the practice of coming together in support of a great cause, to provide service to people who need extra support over the holiday season.

I have not engaged in this act of service alone; like so many members of our community, this event has become a family tradition, not just a student affair. I am lucky enough to have had my entire family play a part in multiple Hamper Drives over my 18 years involved with the School. This year is no different, and it is a pleasure to be able to share in this special school tradition with my family within a community which I hold so dear.

Some of my favourite memories are lining the hallways outside Dixon Gym, enjoying an early Pancake Breakfast in McLean Hall, and the controlled chaos that ensued in the two gyms as we completed the assembly of our hampers. I hope to recreate some of these memories this year, and invite you all participate on the day, or contribute through donations and help us raise funds fundraising for this incredibly special St. George’s event.

Please enjoy the following reflections from my family members below about the Hamper Drive: 

What I loved about the Hamper Drive is how it brought together Grades 1-12 and epitomized St. George’s School coming together as one whole community. While it has evolved from the long queues snaking their way through Wallace and Dixon Gym, its purpose of helping our community remains a constant. 

I remember being of the age where the Hamper Drive was just a “Saints thing”. Now looking back, I realize that the perseverance of my family to partake in every aspect of the Hamper Drive further encouraged involvement in the 34th Scout Troop. It's more than a “Saints thing,” it’s a human thing. I'm glad to have gone to a school where kindness is a part of the school's regular calendar. I try to bring that kindness with me every day of my life. 

The Hamper Drive is a fantastic event St. George’s School holds every year to help families who need extra support during the holiday season. I have been participating in the Hamper Drive since my very first year at Saints in 2013. The Hamper Drive is an excellent opportunity to bring the school community together to support an important holiday initiative. Overall, the Hamper Drive is one of my favourite events at the School and is an essential part of our identity. 

The Hamper Drive is something I look forward to every year as it makes our community a better place. I am honoured to have a bigger role in the Hamper Drive this year as it means I get to be that much closer and involved with helping our community. 

My family and I have been involved in the St. George’s Hamper Drive since 1976. Nearly everything in my life has changed since then, but the goals of the Hamper Drive have not. It is an opportunity for the St. George’s School community both old and new, to make a positive difference. Please don’t make the mistake of thinking this initiative is one for the School to just “look good.” The Hamper Drive enables families across the Lower Mainland the opportunity to enjoy the holiday season in what can be a stressful time. In short, it is the purest form of community giving that the School is capable of.

While the format of the Hamper Drive has evolved, I fondly recall those first years when I joined members of the Saints community and lined up outside the Dixon Gym, little dolly in hand, awaiting my turn to wheel a hamper box through a maze of overflowing tables in the gym. From food to toys to treats for parents, each table was unique. This event was special not just because of what was on the table but because of the people behind it – students, parents, alumni. It was filled with lots of costumes, lots of smiles, lots of warmth. It was a wonderful start to the holidays.

Being a part of the Hamper Drive over the years has united our family as we make a commitment to give back. Working together with the Saints community to pack and deliver boxes is something we look forward to every year. The boys have benefited from shopping and understanding the different hamper family needs. We have also met many passionate people who have come together to make a difference for families during the holidays. We look forward to Hamper Drive Assembly Day as we do every year!

Happy holidays from my family to yours!
~ Mr. Connor Jaques '17

Enrollment for the Term 2 & 3 Meal Program is now open for a limited time! Please note that if you have already enrolled for the Meal Program, you do not need to sign up again. 

 

 

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Julie Matandac, Head of Food Services, via email at: jmatandac@stgeorges.bc.ca.

It was another fantastic week in Saints Athletics last week. Highlighted by some impressive play across our CSSHL Program, and for the first time in Basketball Program history (we think), all six teams won on the same day on Tuesday with a four-game sweep at Kitsilano and two wins at home from 2nd Varsity and 8Bs against Jules Verne. Congratulations to the Sport Climbing Team, which got off to a great start last week at Richmond Oval. In this week’s issue, we look forward to the final week of action for the 2024 calendar year in Saints Athletics. 

The Varsity Team had a solid weekend at the TBI Tournament in Langley, winning 3 out of 4. They will be back in action this week, competing in the No Regrets Tournament in North Vancouver from December 12th–14th. They will start their run against Mount Boucherie at 4:30 pm on Thursday. That game is to be played at Carson Graham Secondary School. 

Next week, the boys take on Semiahmoo on the road at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, December 17th. They will then head to the island for the Oak Bay Tournament, played from the 19th to the 21st. Over the Winter Break, the team will head to Palm Springs on Boxing Day for the Desert Classic from December 26th–31st.

The 2nd Varsity boys, coming off their win against Jules Verne on Tuesday, hosted King David last night in Dixon Gym for their final game action of 2024. They will be back in full swing in the New Year. 

The Junior Varsity Team will play on the road at St. Pat’s on Monday, December 16th. Game time is to be determined. That will be their final test until they head to Palm Springs on Boxing Day for the Desert Classic from December 26th–31st.

The Grade 9 boys had a solid second-place finish in the Semiahmoo Tournament this past weekend. Coming off a win on Tuesday night at Kitsilano, they head to Tamanawis for their second tournament in as many weeks, which will run from December 13th to 14th. In the first round, they will play Johnston Heights on Friday at 3:00 pm. Next week, the boys will head to Semiahmoo for a 5:00 pm tip-off on Tuesday, December 17th. 

The Grade 8A Team will play back-to-back road games next week. On Monday, December 16th, they will travel to St. Pat’s with the Juniors, with that game time still to be determined. On Tuesday, December 17th, they will kick off the Semiahmoo series at 3:30 pm. 

The Grade 8B Team had a big win against Jules Verne on Tuesday afternoon and then hosted King David on Thursday after school. They will host Waldorf School at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, December 17th. This will be their final game of the 2024 calendar year. 

The U15 AAA boys take on BWC Academy on the road today on Friday, December 13th at 7:45 pm at Burnaby Winter Club. They will host OHA on Sunday, December 15th at 10:45 am at Thunderbird Arena. On Friday, December 20th, the team will head to North Shore Winter Club to take on North Shore at 12:30 pm.

The U15 Prep Team has capped off the 2024 portion of their schedule and looks forward to being back in action in January. 

On Sunday, the U17 Prep Team will travel to BWC for a 9:30 am puck drop. On Saturday, December 21st, the team will travel to take on Delta at Delta Planet Ice at 12:15 pm for their final game of 2024. 

The U18 Prep Team heads to the Summit Centre for the Yale Showcase from December 13th–15th. They are set to take on Prairie Hockey Academy on Friday, Calgary International Hockey Academy on Saturday, and Edge School on Sunday. Next week, the team travels to Montreal for the Bourget College U18 Prep Invitational from December 17th–22nd. Good Luck, Boys!

CSSHL League schedules are available HERE.

Keep an eye out for details on their upcoming competition schedule as the Curling Team continues to prepare to defend their Provincial Title later this Winter. They will be training on Wednesdays after school at the Vancouver Curling Club. 

Rowers will remain in training throughout the Winter Term, with their next event being the indoor ‘Beat The Beast’ erg competition from January 31st–February 1st. 

Please contact Coach Duncan at: bduncan@stgeorges.bc.ca or Coach Davis at: jdavis@stgeorges.bc.ca if you have any questions.

 

The Sport Climbing Team is coming off of their first competition of the season, which took place at the Richmond Oval Climbing Centre on Thursday, December 5th. They will continue to train on Tuesdays at the Hive up until the Winter Break. 

Competitive Ski and Snowboard Tryouts took place on Thursday, December 12th at Whistler/Blackcomb. Keep an eye out for an updated race schedule in upcoming issues. 

The Table Tennis Team is set for another excellent season. They will be practicing on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Lower Great Hall.

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Have A Great Weekend!