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Senior School Updates — November 21, 2025
Senior School Tree Lighting Ceremony
On November 28
Whole School Assembly | Princeps Hall
On Friday, November 28th, the Senior School will kick off this year’s Hamper Drive with the Inaugural Tree Lighting Ceremony. During our Whole School Assembly, a festive tree will be lit in Princeps Hall for all to enjoy. Students will have the opportunity over the coming weeks to decorate this community tree and create a display that represents the entire Senior School community. Encourage your son to decorate an ornament to hang on the tree to showcase during our Community Day!
Hoops For Hampers
November 27–December 5
Starting Thursday, November 27th at lunchtime, the Hoops for Hampers Basketball Tournament will commence, with the finals taking place the following week on Friday, December 5th at lunch in Dixon Gym. In 3v3 half-court games, student teams will battle it out for the championship title, showcasing their skills and teamwork on the court. At $5 per player, students are asked to build teams of five to compete in a 16-team bracket-style tournament. Encourage your boys to come showcase their basketball skills in Dixon Gym for a festive, competitive, and fun-spirited event in support of the Hamper Drive!
Senior School Student Donations
Building Backpacks
The Senior School has partnered with the Backpack Buddies Organization to build backpacks to be distributed to families across the Lower Mainland. The Senior School has committed to collecting enough items to build 400 backpacks this year. Through your son's Advisor, they will each be given a list of non-perishable food items that they are responsible for collecting and bringing to the School for assembly on Community Day. Students are encouraged to complete their own shopping as part of a collective effort by our Senior School student body to support this important initiative for our School.
Semester 2 Elective Course Change
We are quickly approaching the end of Semester 1. Semester courses are half a year in length, with Semester 1 courses finishing January 23, 2026, and Semester 2 courses beginning January 26, 2026. Most Grade 8 and 9 student electives are semester-length, while only a few Grade 11 and 12 electives are. Please note that course change requests are subject to space availability in the requested course.
Starting Monday, December 1st, and ending Friday, December 19th at 4:00 pm, students will have an opportunity to request any changes to their semester-long electives through a Google Form, which will be directly distributed to them via an email from Ms. Bahia on Monday, December 1st. If your child is interested in switching their Semester 2 elective, please direct them to the Google Form or to the Academics Office for assistance.
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Reminder:
Volunteer By Friday, November 28 For Our Grade 11 Careers Day On January 28
& Grade 10 Work Shadowing Day On April 22
The Career-Life Team is seeking Guest Presenters, Workshop Leaders, and Professional Hosts for our Grade 11 Careers Day on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and our Grade 10 Work Shadowing Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. All parents, alumni, neighbours, and local organizations who are interested in participating in one or both events are encouraged to sign up via the following form here by Friday, November 28th.
Careers Day | January 28
Volunteer To Be A Careers Day Presenter Or Workshop Leader:
Do you work in an interesting career? Have you intentionally made career choices that align with your values and beliefs? Are you in an industry that is making a positive local or global impact? Are you a woman in leadership, or working in a niche market? Do you have a great career story to tell? If yes, we would love to hear from you as we develop our presentation schedule.
If you would like to contribute or have a contact to suggest, please reach out to Ms. Gillian Ani, Career-Life Team Member, at: [email protected], or Mr. Pat Palmer '80, Head of Alumni Relations at: [email protected].
Grade 10 Work Shadowing Day At St. George’s School | April 22
Volunteer To Be A Host Employer For Our Work Shadow Day:
Following the success of our Inaugural Work Shadow Day last year, where over half of the Grade 10 students spent the day at 15 local employers, we hope to expand the program to place the entire Grade 10 class in a Work Shadow Placement for the day. We are reaching out to our parents, alumni, neighbours, and local organizations to help.
Students will be looking to:
- Experience what a typical workday looks and feels like.
- Connect with employees to discuss the company, industry and career pathways.
- Learn about the education and career-life journey of employees.
- Understand workplace safety skills, emergency procedures, and workplace rights and responsibilities.
All potential Host Employers will be invited to a Virtual Orientation and will have support from
St. George’s School teachers through the process.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Sarah McLean, Head of Global Stewardship and CLE Department Head, at: [email protected].
Please express your interest by completing this form by November 28, 2025.
We hope you will be able to take part in one or both of these exciting programs!
Athletics Updates
CSSHL Hockey
It’s a busy stretch ahead for all our Hockey Teams. The U15 Varsity Squad is at the Yale Showcase from November 20th–23rd before travelling to face RINK Kelowna on Saturday, November 29th, and OHA on Sunday, November 30th. The U15 Prep Team has games at the OHA Training Centre on November 21st–22nd against both RINK Kelowna and OHA, followed by an early-morning rematch with RINK Kelowna on Sunday, November 23rd at Kal Tire Place. The U17 Prep Team plays BWC Academy at Father Bauer Arena this weekend on Sunday, November 23rd. The U18 Prep Team is also meeting with BWC Academy on Saturday, November 22nd, before continuing with games against OHA on Friday, November 28th and RINK Kelowna on Saturday, November 29th. With all four teams putting in strong work, we encourage families and supporters to head out to the rinks and support our boys!
Basketball
Basketball season is officially back in motion after the Mid-Term Break. The Senior Varsity Team enjoyed a fun and successful Team-Building Training Camp in Los Angeles, and is gearing up for their first game on Monday, November 24th at Handsworth, as well as their first home game series, set for Thursday, November 27th. The remaining teams are now in the final stages of try-outs, and the energy across the program is building as the rosters take shape. We wish all boys the very best as teams are finalized. An exciting season on the Saints courts is just around the corner!
Rowing
Novice Rowing Tryouts have just taken place, with normal training commencing this coming week for all our teams. Our boys are continuing to work hard and show their dedication to their training as they build towards the competition period.
Soccer
The 1st XI have officially booked their place at BCSS Provincials after an impressive playoff run, capped by a 2–0 win over Sir Winston Churchill in the Vancouver Sea to Sky Final. With the Provincials kicking off this weekend at Burnaby Lake from November 20th–22nd, the squad has been sharpening their play and staying focused during training. It comes down to this momentous weekend; months of hard work, resilience, and teamwork now carry them onto the provincial stage. We wish the boys the very best as they represent our School with pride and take on the province’s best!
Swimming
The Saints Swimming Team capped off an exceptional campaign by winning the Provincial Championships over the Mid-Term Break. Following their strong performance at the VS2S Zone Championships, where they finished as AAA Boys Champions and second overall, with all 12 relay squads and 14 individual swimmers qualifying, the team carried their momentum onto the provincial stage. Their collective effort, depth, and determination in the pool paid off in the best possible way. This was an outstanding achievement and a fitting finish to a remarkable season. Congratulations, Swim Team!
Basketball
Basketball season is officially back in motion after the Mid-Term Break. The Senior Varsity Team enjoyed a fun and successful Team-Building Training Camp in Los Angeles, and is gearing up for their first game on Monday, November 24th at Handsworth, as well as their first home game series, set for Thursday, November 27th. The remaining teams are now in the final stages of try-outs, and the energy across the program is building as the rosters take shape. We wish all boys the very best as teams are finalized. An exciting season on the Saints courts is just around the corner!
Rowing
Novice Rowing Tryouts have just taken place, with normal training commencing this coming week for all our teams. Our boys are continuing to work hard and show their dedication to their training as they build towards the competition period.
Soccer
The 1st XI have officially booked their place at BCSS Provincials after an impressive playoff run, capped by a 2–0 win over Sir Winston Churchill in the Vancouver Sea to Sky Final. With the Provincials kicking off this weekend at Burnaby Lake from November 20th–22nd, the squad has been sharpening their play and staying focused during training. It comes down to this momentous weekend; months of hard work, resilience, and teamwork now carry them onto the provincial stage. We wish the boys the very best as they represent our School with pride and take on the province’s best!
Swimming
The Saints Swimming Team capped off an exceptional campaign by winning the Provincial Championships over the Mid-Term Break. Following their strong performance at the VS2S Zone Championships, where they finished as AAA Boys Champions and second overall, with all 12 relay squads and 14 individual swimmers qualifying, the team carried their momentum onto the provincial stage. Their collective effort, depth, and determination in the pool paid off in the best possible way. This was an outstanding achievement and a fitting finish to a remarkable season. Congratulations, Swim Team!
Volleyball
Our Junior Volleyball Team has earned an invitation to an Invitational Tournament running now until Saturday, November 22nd, at schools in Burnaby and New Westminster. While not an official BCSS event, it brings together many of the Province’s top teams, providing an exciting opportunity for our Junior Volleyball Team to showcase their talent on a big stage. Best of luck to our Junior players!
Ski & Snowboard
As we gear up for the colder months, preparations are underway for another exciting season on the slopes. Team tryouts will be held soon on Blackcomb Mountain, with full details to be shared in the coming days. Athletes are encouraged to stay tuned for updates on dates, meeting points, and requirements. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic season for our Ski and Snowboard Team. More information coming soon!
Our Junior Volleyball Team has earned an invitation to an Invitational Tournament running now until Saturday, November 22nd, at schools in Burnaby and New Westminster. While not an official BCSS event, it brings together many of the Province’s top teams, providing an exciting opportunity for our Junior Volleyball Team to showcase their talent on a big stage. Best of luck to our Junior players!
Ski & Snowboard
As we gear up for the colder months, preparations are underway for another exciting season on the slopes. Team tryouts will be held soon on Blackcomb Mountain, with full details to be shared in the coming days. Athletes are encouraged to stay tuned for updates on dates, meeting points, and requirements. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic season for our Ski and Snowboard Team. More information coming soon!
Sport Climbing
Tryouts are still to be confirmed, but regular training will officially begin on Thursday, December 4th. Please keep an ear and eye out for more information. The team will kick off their season with their first climbing event on Thursday, November 27th, at the Richmond Oval. Exciting times are ahead as our climbers get ready to scale new heights!
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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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