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Senior School Updates — December 20, 2024
Save The Dates For 2025-26 Course Planning
It is not even 2025 yet. However, as the calendar changes, it’s natural for our Grade 8–11 students to begin to think about not only the new year but also the next school year. We are very excited about our academic offerings for 2025-26 and are looking forward to working with our families to find the best fit for each one of our students. To support that end goal, we have three pillars in our planning: Grade-Specific Information Presentations For Parents & Students
- Current Grade 8s and 9s will have recorded presentations shared with them on January 21st.
- Current Grade 10s and 11s are invited to attend an in-person (and video recorded) Course Planning Evening on January 28th at the Senior School.
- An Academic Handbook, which contains course descriptions, details about graduation requirements, academic policies, course change dates, etc. (February) Individualized Course Planning Meetings with our St George’s University Counsellors. (Throughout Term 2 and 3 for students entering Grades 11 and 12)
We look forward to connecting with you!
Student Schedules For January 2025
With the impending addition of the two new academic buildings, several of the assigned classrooms that your child currently attends class will change. Please have your child check the School Portal on January 13th at noon for their updated schedule. There will be no changes to their scheduled courses, just the locations in which they take place.
Term 2 & 3 Meal Program Enrollment
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.
Athletics Updates
Happy Holidays from Saints Athletics! This is our final update of 2024, and what an amazing year it has been for the program, our athletes, and our coaches. We hope everyone has a fantastic Winter Break, and is looking forward to another Banner Year in 2025!
Basketball
Varsity
The Varsity team had another strong showing this past weekend, this time at the No Regrets Tournament where they advanced to the Final before falling to strong Dover Bay opponent. They will be back in action this week, competing in the Gary Taylor Memorial Classic at Oak Bay in Victoria. This is sure to be another tough test with some of the top teams in the Province. The boys have a Bye to the winners side of the bracket and are awaiting an opponent for their 8:45 pm game on Thursday night. Keep an eye on the Saints Athletics Instagram for updates on the result of that game.
Next week, the team will be heading to Palm Springs on Boxing Day for the Desert Classic from December 26th–31st. After the Winter Break, Varsity is back in action at the Snowball Tournament in Abbotsford, January 16th–18th.
2nd Varsity
The 2nd Varsity Team will be back in action on January 15th when they host Vancouver Christian School at 5:00 pm. The next day, they will take on WPGA on the road at 5:00 pm.
Junior Varsity
The JV Team heads to Palm Springs on Boxing Day for the Desert Classic from December 26th–31st. After the Break, they will head to the North Shore Invitational Tournament from January 16th–18th.
Juvenile
The Grade 9 boys finished third in the Tamanawis Tournament this past weekend. After the Winter Break, the boys will host the Saints Invitational Tournament on January 17th-18th, and are looking to kick off 2025 with a tourney win!
Grade 8A
The Grade 8A Team will be back in action on January 21st at Walnut Grove. Have a great Winter Break, Boys!
Grade 8B
The Grade 8B Team is off to a great start this season, and will be back in action on January 16th when they travel down the road to take on WPGA at 3:30 pm.
CSSHL Hockey
U15 AAA
The U15 AAA Team will head to North Shore Winter Club on December 20th to take on North Shore at 12:30 pm. On January 9th, the team will kick off the Delta Showcase against NAX at Delta Planet Ice at 8:00 am. They are also set to play Rink Kelowna on January 10th at 1:15 pm, Delta White at 9:30 am on January 11th, and St. Mary’s HS on January 12th at 4:15 pm.
U15 Prep
The U15 Prep Team will be back in action when they head to Shawnigan on January 10th for a 4:30 pm puck drop. They will play PCHA at 2:45 pm the next day at Westhills Arena.
U17 Prep
On Saturday, the U17 Prep Team will travel to take on Delta at Delta Planet Ice at 12:15 pm for their final game of 2024. After the break, they will travel to Seattle to play Star Academy at Kent Valley Arena on January 11th at 3:00 pm. They will rematch the following morning at 10:00 am.
U18 Prep
The U18 Prep Team travelled to Montreal for the Bourget College U18 Prep Invitational from December 17th–22nd. After the break, the boys will be competing in the Robertson Winter Classic Tournament in Victoria from January 9th–12th.
CSSHL League schedules are available HERE.
Curling
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.
Rowing
Rowers will remain in training throughout the Winter Term, with their next event being the indoor Beat the Beast erg competition taking place January 31st–February 1st. Please reach out to Coach Duncan at: bduncan@stgeorges.bc.ca or Coach Jess at: jdavis@stgeorges.bc.ca if you have any questions.
Keep an eye on the Saints Rowing Instagram for updates
Sport Climbing
The Sport Climbing Team will be preparing for their second meet of the year when they return from the Break, which will be the Brentwood Top-Rope Climbing Competition on February 18th.Follow @saintsathletics on Instagram.
Highlights From Our Final Week At The Senior School
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Contributions to St. George's School Foundation are eligible for tax receipts as prescribed by Canadian law. St. George's School Foundation's Charitable Registration Number is: 11917-5511 RR0001.
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