Senior School Updates — September 12, 2025

9/12/2025

The Social Innovators Program

We are thrilled to share news of a new and exciting partnership, The Social Innovators Program, between St. George’s School and the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Social Impact Strategy and Schoolyard Ventures.

This is a twelve-week Virtual Program designed to equip high school students in Grades 10 and 11 with an entrepreneurial mindset. The program offers small class sizes, online lessons with skill-building content, live group discussions, and personalized guidance, enabling each student to tailor their experience to their own interests and goals. Students learn about social entrepreneurship and experience it first-hand while earning a Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania.

St. George’s School is one of only thirty schools across North America invited to participate in this unique initiative.

In-Person Information Session On Wednesday, September 17

If you would like to hear more about this incredible opportunity, please attend the In-Person Information Session on the evening of Wednesday, September 17th from 5:30–6:00 pm in the Brown Building (Room 204), just before the start of the Meet The Teacher Evening.

Virtual Information Session On Wednesday, September 24

If you are unable to attend the In-Person Information Session and are keen to learn more about this opportunity for your son, please tune in to the Virtual Information Session for interested Grade 10 and 11 parents and students on the evening of Wednesday, September 24th at 7:00 pm PT.

To register for the Virtual Information Session, please click here.

Reminder:

Meet The Teacher Evening

Is Wednesday, September 17

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Meet The Teacher Evening on Wednesday, September 17th starting at 5:45 pm for Grade 8 families, and 6:00 pm for Grade 9-12 families, concluding at 8:12 pm. During the evening, parents and guardians follow their child’s schedule for a full day, meeting all their teachers.

For Grade 8 families, the evening begins a little earlier at 5:45 pm with an opportunity to meet your child’s advisor. Don’t worry about getting lost, even as faculty, we get lost occasionally. There will be teachers and students in the hallways to help guide you.

Personalised “Meet The Teacher” schedules will be posted as of next Tuesday, September 16th at 5:00 pm to each family’s School Portal. After logging in to the School Portal, click on your son's name (displayed at the top left). You will then see the schedule in the list of files. We require that you access and save your child’s schedule before arriving on campus. If you need technical support, please contact the Communications Team via email at: [email protected]. We are looking forward to seeing you then.

During our Meet The Teacher Evening, experiential trip offerings will be showcased in the Brown Atrium, featuring unique learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom and around the globe. Attendees can explore upcoming trips to the Yukon, Nova Scotia, and Nepal.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Important Information Regarding The

Senior School Terry Fox Run On

Wednesday, September 17

The Senior School Terry Fox Run is taking place during X Block on Wednesday, September 17th, beginning at approximately 11:10 am on Garcia Field. Students may wear their PHE strip and Wing Shirt all day, but dress for the weather! The route through Pacific Spirit Park ends back at the school, where you'll enjoy hot dogs, chips, and chocolate milk. Please consider supporting this important cause by choosing the Senior School Team Total when you visit St. George’s School’s fundraising page.

Please see the Senior School Terry Fox Run Route below:

Senior School Photo Day:

September 18

Photo Day at the Senior School will take place on Thursday, September 18th. Individual photos have been arranged for all students. Please note that all students are reminded to wear their full #1 School Uniform (white dress shirt, tie, blazer).

Canadian Universities Fair

On Thursday, September 25

The University Counselling Department is delighted to host the Canadian Universities Fair on Thursday, September 25th, from 9:00–11:30 am in Dixon Gym on our Senior School campus.

This event will feature nearly 50 university representatives from across Canada from the finest post-secondary institutions. Our Grade 10–12 students will be visiting the fair as part of our University Counselling programming. We would also like to invite any parents or guardians who are interested to attend from 11:00–11:30 am. To access the list of participating post-secondary institutions, please click here.

Important Note Regarding Traffic & Parking:
Due to construction, we ask that you enter the fair through the North-East door at the back of the School (Door U), which leads directly to Dixon Gym. Our Student Ambassadors will be on site to guide you. Also, please note that the road will be blocked from Wallace St. to Camosun St. / on West 29th for sewerage upgrades. Please plan your route accordingly.

No RSVP is necessary.

For any questions, please reach out to Ms. Lara Sleath, Administrative Assistant to University Counselling, via email at: [email protected].

Pre-Order Your Orange Shirt Day

T-Shirt By September 23

Pick Up At St. George’s Senior School

On September 26 Or September 29

Do you need an orange shirt for Orange Shirt Day? The Community Engagement Student Government Portfolio is organizing a fundraiser for the Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) in support of Orange Shirt Day, which we will acknowledge on Monday, September 29th.

UNYA is a Vancouver-based centre dedicated to empowering Indigenous youth through advocacy, educational programs, and support services.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to wear an orange shirt to school for the entire day on Monday, September 29th. If you don't have a shirt and would like to support our student-led fundraiser, you can order one below with a 5% discount code. The deadline for orders is Tuesday, September 23rd. Parents, alumni and friends are welcome to order their own shirts and pick them up from the locations listed below.

Important T-Shirt Purchase & Pick-Up Details:

Click here to purchase your shirt here. Use the discount code SineTimoreAutFavore2025 and select “Pick up from Granville Island.” Please remember to bring your order receipt to pick up your T-shirt.

PLEASE NOTE: Members of the Community Engagement Student Portfolio will collect the T-shirts from Granville Island and bring them to the Senior School for distribution. You do not have to go to Granville Island to collect your T-shirt.

Our team of students will collect all the shirts that have been ordered and distribute them in the Brown Atrium at the Senior School during the following times:

Friday, September 26:

Lunch periods 11:30 am–1:00 pm
After school: 3:15–4:00 pm

Monday, September 29:

Before school: 8:00–8:25 am

If you have any questions about the fundraiser or Orange Shirt Day, please contact Ms. Sarah McLean, Head of Global Stewardship, via email at [email protected], or reach out to George W. ‘26, Community Engagement Prefect.

Athletics Updates

CSSHL Hockey
Our four CSSHL Hockey Teams are in action and have a full Program Trip up the Grouse Grind on the weekend! Our first home game will see the U15 Varsity Squad on ice at UBC on Sunday, September 21st. You can follow all our teams at the CSSL Scoreboard.

Rowing
Rowing tryouts have officially wrapped up. Dryland training and on-water rows are underway, and the first races are set for Saturday, September 27th at the Head of the Nikomeckl Regatta! Come out to support the boys!

Soccer
The 1st XI and 2nd XI have both played exhibition games against WPGA. On September 16th, the 2nd XI and Grade 10s will play a home game — the matchup continues!

The Grade 10s host King David School on Thursday, September 18th, and the 1st XI leave for the two-day Senior Boys ISA Tournament at SMUS on Friday, September 19th.

Swimming
Our Swim Team will dive right into their regular training schedule this week. Please email Mr. Jones if you missed the introduction meeting last week but are still interested in joining the team!

Cross Country Running
The Cross Country Team will continue to go the distance with their first League Meet set for September 22nd. Please email Coach Lee if you have any questions.

Volleyball
The Senior Volleyball Team is off to the 2nd Annual Royals Classic at Douglas College, a two-day event taking place today, Friday, September 12th, and Saturday, September 13th. The Junior Team starts their GVISAA League schedule on Monday, September 15th, with games at École Jules Verne.

Rugby
Grade 8 and 9 rugby kicked off training on Thursday, September 11th, on Garcia Field. All players are welcome to tackle the season with us! Please come dressed in your PHE strip. If you have cleats and a mouthguard, please bring them too.

Fitness Centre Updates
The Athletics Team will announce once the space is open and ready! We are very, very close. Monday afternoon could be very exciting!

Please follow the Saints’ Athletics Instagram account as we post frequently, and it’s a great way to see recent scores and upcoming games!