Senior School Updates — February 13, 2025

2/12/2025

The 2025-26 Academic Handbook

St. George’s School’s 2025–26 Academic Handbook is now available online and for download. The handbook is an important resource to consult as we course plan for the 2025–26 school year. You’ll see important academic policies, course descriptions, guidance on opportunities and requirements for each year, and worksheets to help you in your thinking and planning. We look forward to working with you as we plan for an exciting year ahead!

Recap Of The 2025
Vancouver Model United Nations Conference

Please enjoy the 2025 VMUN videos, expertly produced by Television Production Rigg Scholars Ivan S. ’25 and Isaac L. ’25. Created over four days and three nights of dedicated effort, the Opening and Closing videos capture the dynamic energy and spirit of Vancouver’s largest student-run Model UN.

Since joining the Television Production Program (TVP) in Grade 10, Ivan and Isaac have built an impressive portfolio and have since created a wide body of work from the showcase videos featured here to music videos as well as narrative films. Special thanks to Mr. Wes Boise and Mr. Travis Bortolotto for their invaluable guidance and support in fostering the students' skills so they could create this amazing work.

Saints Players Theatre Company Presents: The NeverEnding Story

~ April 10–20 At 7:00 PM ~

This is the second article in our ongoing series covering The Saints Players Theatre Company's upcoming production of The NeverEnding Story. In this installment, we are delighted to highlight the incredible dedication and teamwork demonstrated by the cast.

Show Director Ms. Kennedy and Saints Players’ liaison and coach Mr. Donnici have expressed immense pride in the entire ensemble and would like to particularly commend Raymond C. '29 (Atreyu) and Essi M. '29 (Bastian) for their exceptional commitment. Both actors have shown remarkable dedication in memorizing their lines, and this well-deserved recognition may inspire others to do the same.

Sean L. '27, who plays the antagonist (Gmork) has also demonstrated an impressive level of commitment. His performance provides a striking contrast to the two protagonists, adding depth and intensity to the production.

Additionally, Brian D. '27 (Morla) and Mattias C. '28 (Bastian’s Father) have distinguished themselves as outstanding mentors, offering guidance through their professionalism, courteous demeanour, and willingness to explore creative possibilities during rehearsals. Their leadership enriches the entire production process.

A special acknowledgement also goes to JJ M. '28 (Artax), whose expertise and experience with the Grade 8 actors have been invaluable. His ability to share knowledge with humility and humour fosters a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

For those seeking a beacon of optimism and energy, look no further than Jacob T. '27 (Falkor). His portrayal of Falkor embodies the spirit of resilience and encouragement, uplifting everyone involved in the production. His enthusiasm serves as a powerful motivator, ensuring that the cast continues to push forward with determination and joy.

Overall, the team is incredibly proud of the actors and the strong sense of unity they have cultivated. Their dedication, hard work, and teamwork are truly bringing The NeverEnding Story to life in a remarkable way!

Athletics Updates

We’ve reached the mid-point of February, and for many of our programs and teams that means playoffs or championship competitions are at the front of our minds. Here is what is happening between February 14th–22nd in Saints Athletics.

Special Note: Our U18 Prep Hockey Team will host Pacific Coast Hockey Academy on Saturday, February 15th at 5:15 pm at Father Bauer Arena. Prior to the puck drop, the five graduating players of the Class of 2025 will be honoured: Amadeo S. ‘25, Thomas R. ‘25, Rhett C. ‘25, Minsuk H. ‘25, and Charlie W. ‘25. We encourage as many of our community members as possible to arrive at the arena before 5:00 pm to be a part of the celebration of this fantastic group of boys! There is no admission fee for entry to the rink.

Basketball

Varsity

Congratulations to the boys and the coaching staff on a huge home win this past weekend against VC. It was an all-time thriller! The team also enjoyed a fantastic evening on Thursday night, honouring the players and families of the Graduating Class of 2025. The boys are set for the Vancouver Sea To Sky Zone Playoffs, which take place this upcoming week. Keep an eye on the Saints Athletics Instagram for updates on opponents and game dates/times as the playoff picture takes shape over the coming days.

2nd Varsity

The 2nd Varsity Team ended their season this past weekend with a decisive win over VC at home. It was a great cap to a fantastic season for the 2nd Varsity side. Special thanks to Coach Figs, Coach Palmer, and all others who were involved with the 2nd Varsity Team over the course of the winter.

Junior Varsity

The Junior Varsity Team begins their playoff run this week at Notre Dame. They are looking to punch their ticket to the BC Provincial Championships. Keep an eye out for updates on the Saints Athletics Instagram, as details were still being sorted at the time of this update submission earlier this week.

Juvenile

The Grade 9 Team is playing in playoff action on Friday, February 14th at 4:00 pm at Notre Dame. Their opponent is still to be determined, but should they win that contest, they will play VC on Saturday, February 15th at 11:00 am at Notre Dame. The winner of that game would go directly to BC Provincials; the loser would have to take an alternate route through Wild Card qualifying on February 21st and 22nd in Abbotsford.

Grade 8A

The Grade 8A Team competes in their Independent League Playoffs being hosted at St. Pat’s on Wednesday, February 19th and Thursday, February 20th. They will play St. Pat’s on Wednesday, February 19th at 5:00 pm to get that playoff run started. They will also be competing in the ISA Championships on February 21st and 22nd, hosted at Saints!

Grade 8B

The Grade 8B Team is preparing for the Grade 8 ISA Championships hosted by Saints on Friday, February 21st and Saturday, February 22nd. They have been working hard all year and are poised for a strong finish to their season. Good luck, Boys!

CSSHL Hockey

U15

The U15 Team is hosting Delta Black on Friday, February 14th for a Valentine’s Day Showdown at 10:30 am at Father Bauer Arena. On Family Day Monday, the team will travel to take on BWC for a 2:15 pm puck drop. Then on Saturday, February 22nd, the boys will host BWC at Father Bauer at 5:15 pm. Come on out and support the team in their second last home contest of the season!

U15 Prep

The U15 Prep Team will travel to Vernon and play three games over three days against Rink Kelowna twice and OHA this weekend. Next weekend, from February 21st and 23rd, the boys will compete in the Edge Showcase in Calgary. They will play OHA Edmonton on Friday, NAX on Saturday, and RINK Winnipeg on Sunday. Good luck, Boys!

U17 Prep

The U17 Prep Team will host STAR Academy at Father Bauer Arena on Friday, February 14th at 1:00 pm. Next week, they travel to Victoria, for the PCHA Winter Classic. Keep an eye on the Saints Athletics Instagram for details and updates as the schedule is released for this tournament.

U18 Prep

On Saturday, February 15th at 5:15 pm, the U18 Prep Team will host PCHA at Father Bauer Arena. Prior to the puck drop, the Graduating Players of 2025 will be honoured, and we encourage everyone to come out to Father Bauer to support the team on this special night. There is no cost for admission to the rink. The two teams will rematch the following morning at 10:45 am at Thunderbird Arena. Next Friday, February 21st, the boys will travel to BWC for a 7:35 pm contest. Then on Sunday morning, they will host Yale at Thunderbird Arena at 10:45 am.

CSSHL League schedules are available HERE

Curling

The Curling Team sweeps towards the defence of their Provincial Title. The Varsity Team competed at the Regional Zone Championships and took down Van Tech in a best-of-three in straight games, 14-1, and 10-2 to claim the Regional Title. The Varsity Team will defend their Provincial Championship, which will be held this year in Kimberley, BC, beginning on Tuesday, February 25th.

Rowing

The Rowing Team still feels the energy from Beat The Beast and will carry this through to the March Break. The team is now looking forward to their Annual Spring Break Camp in March, which is happening on campus and at the Boathouse, as they prepare for their intense Spring racing season.

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

On February 18th, the Sport Climbing Team heads over to the Island for the Brentwood Top-Rope Climbing Competition, their second meet of the season. Good luck, Climbers on what is sure to be a fantastic day on the high wall!

Ski and Snowboard

The Competitive Ski and Snowboard Team is set for Provincials, which take place February 22nd-27th on Troll Mountain in Quesnel, BC. The team has had a fantastic winter up on Blackcomb Mountain, dominating the top of the leaderboard in many of their League Meets. They hope to build on this success as they head to Troll Mountain and look to defend their Team Provincial Title.

Table Tennis

The Table Tennis Team will continue to practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Lower Great Hall.

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