Studying can often feel isolating and frustrating. With exam season approaching, finding time to review everything can seem like an impossible task. It's important to know that you aren't alone; our peer tutors are available to support you!

 

Our drop-in Peer Tutoring Program is available in Room B128 (learning support room next to the learning commons) on Mondays at lunch, as well as Wednesdays after school.

 

Whether you’re struggling to understand a certain concept, need help reviewing for an upcoming test, or have homework you want to go over, our peer tutors are subject experts in a variety of different courses. They are more than happy to help support you. This program is open to students in all grades, so don’t hesitate to drop by.

 

For more information, feel free to contact Learning Prefect or Mr. Paul Workman via email at: pworkman@stgeorges.bc.ca. 

 

~ Learning Portfolio Team

May has arrived, and that means we are only about a month away from the end of the year in Saints Athletics as things heat up in the spring season. Here is a look at what is on the schedule for May 2nd–11th.

 

The Badminton Team took home the ISA Championship last week and kept things rolling in their matches against Stratford Hall and St. Pats this week. Next Wednesday, May 7th, the Tier 2 Team will travel to Jules Verne for matches beginning at 4:00 pm. On Thursday, May 8th, the Tier 1 Team will compete in their League Championship hosted at Saints! Good luck, Team!

 

The Field Hockey Team is back on the turf at UBC on Tuesday, May 6th and Wednesday, May 7th! Please reach out to Coach Scribani at: sscribani@stgeorges.bc.ca if you have any questions. 

 

The Annual Saints Open took place last weekend. Congratulations to Troy G. ‘26, who made Eagle on the final hole of the two-day event to edge out James Giffen ‘28 by a single shot! Fantastic play to both, and to William H. ‘26, who rounded out the Top 3, finishing just two strokes back. The B-Flight winner was Sacha M. ‘27. You can check out the Full Leaderboard here! This week, a selection of players are headed to the Delta Police Tournament at Kings Links and Mayfair. Next week, a team of players will be representing the squad at the Sandpiper Tournament over two days on Monday, May 6th, and Tuesday, May 7th, Another group of players will be heading to the ISA Championships on Monday, May 5th, at McCleery. Good luck, Golfers!

 

The Mountain Biking Team competed in their fourth League Race on Wednesday this week up in Squamish. The team will race again on Wednesday, May 7th, in their penultimate race before the Provincial Championships later on in May. 

 

The Rowing Team is looking forward to the Shawnigan Regatta, which will take place May 9th–11th at Shawnigan Lake School. The team has been training hard and putting together boatings for one of their biggest weekends of the year. 

 

Please reach out to Coach Duncan at: bduncan@stgeorges.bc.ca or Coach Jess at: jdavis@stgeorges.bc.ca if you have any questions.

 

Follow Saints Rowing Instagram for updates! 

 

The Junior As and 1st XV both picked up wins against Oak Bay last Friday. The Juniors also picked up a win on the weekend at Shawnigan Lake School, and then travelled back to the Island on Tuesday, where they took on Brentwood, losing a close one 21-17. The 1st and 2nd XV will both head to Shawnigan Lake School for a cross-zone matchup on Friday, May 2nd. Game times are set for 11:00 am for the 2nds and 4:00 pm for the 1st XV. Next week, the Juniors are set to host Tupper on Wednesday, May 7th at 4:00 pm, while the 1st XV are hosting an exhibition match against Robert Bateman, also at 4:00 pm.

 

The Tennis Team played in matches on Wednesday this past week against Vancouver College. The team is now gearing up for their Provincial Championships set for May 22nd–23rd. 

 

The Track and Field Team competed in their third League Meet of the season this week. They are set for their League Championships, which are scheduled for Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th at UBC. Good luck to the Track Team!

 

The Junior Team takes on St. Pat’s at Trillium Park, Friday, May 2nd at 3:00 pm! They will practice next week before they head to their Zone Championships on Friday, May 9th at Trillium East.

 

The Grade 9 Volleyball Team is headed to Burnaby North for a Tournament on Friday, May 2nd. The Grade 8s played an exhibition match against Lord Byng last week and look forward to setting up some more game action in the coming weeks. 

 

The Water Polo Team will continue to practice after school in the Kerr Pool. The team looks forward to its first Metro League action of the spring, which takes place on Sunday, May 11th, at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre. 

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