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Senior School Updates — January 16, 2026
2026-27 Course Planning
As the calendar changes, it’s natural for our Grade 8–11 students to cast their eyes towards the next school year. We are very excited about our academic offerings for 2026-27 and look forward to working with our families to find the best fit for each of our students.
To support that end goal, we have three pillars in our planning:
- Grade-Specific Course Planning Information eBlasts to be distributed on Wednesday, January 21st.
- The Academic Handbook, which contains course descriptions, details about graduation requirements, academic policies, course change dates, etc., will be distributed on Friday, February 13th.
- Individualized Course Planning Meetings with our St. George’s University Counsellors for our Grade 10 and 11 students. Ongoing throughout January to March.
More information on dates and resources will be shared on Wednesday, January 21st. We look forward to connecting with you!
St. George's Filmmakers Shine At BC's
Largest Student Film Competition
A group of Senior Film students recently competed in the Zoom Film Festival, the largest student film competition in British Columbia. With only 48 hours to produce a five-minute short film incorporating a surprise prop and theme, students across the province submitted over 100 entries.
Our students’ film, The Great Pretender, impressed the judges and earned two of the nine Senior awards: Best Cinematography and Best Performance, awarded to Aedan W. ‘26. They were also nominated for Best Senior Overall, a notable achievement in such a competitive field.
The awards were announced at a red-carpet gala hosted on December 6th at Mulgrave School, where the team joined fellow filmmakers to celebrate their work. In addition to the recognition, the prizes for their two awards totalled over $5,000, including a scholarship to Vancouver Film School’s Acting Program for Aedan W. ‘26.
We are incredibly proud of our emerging filmmakers and the creativity, discipline, and collaboration they demonstrated throughout the competition. Congratulations to Aedan W. ‘26, Rupert S. ‘27, Tom W. ‘27, Thatcher C. ‘26, Kayden K. ‘26, Tristan M. ‘26, and Ziming W. ‘26 on this outstanding achievement — we can’t wait to see what you create next!
ATHLETICS UPDATES
Welcome back and Happy New Year! We hope all students and families enjoyed a restful and refreshing break and are feeling recharged for the term ahead. It has been wonderful to see the campus come back to life, with our student athletes returning settled, positive, and ready to dive into another busy and exciting 2026!
CSSHL Hockey
U15 Varsity
The U15 Varsity boys have no games scheduled this weekend — time for rest, studying, and recovery work!
U15 Varsity
The U15 Varsity boys have no games scheduled this weekend — time for rest, studying, and recovery work!
U15 Prep
Our U15 Prep Team will start the year off in Alberta at the St. Albert, John Reid Shield Memorial Tournament from Thursday, January 15th–Sunday, January 18th. The boys' first match-up took place against SPLAC United Cycle Flyers at 8:15 am. The team took on Edge School on Thursday, January 16th at 4:30 pm, and Yale Hockey Academy today, Friday, January 16th at 1:15 pm.
For more information on the Schedule or Tournament logistics, please visit the John Reid Memorial Tournament Schedule — St. George’s School U15 Prep.
U17 Prep
Our U17 Prep Team has been gearing up for their match against PCHA at UBC Rink, taking place today, Friday, January 16th at 2:00 pm. It’s been encouraging to see the boys re-establish their routines and bring a competitive mindset into the early stages of the new year.
Our U17 Prep Team has been gearing up for their match against PCHA at UBC Rink, taking place today, Friday, January 16th at 2:00 pm. It’s been encouraging to see the boys re-establish their routines and bring a competitive mindset into the early stages of the new year.
The boys will then hit the ice for some mid-week training, preparing for the CIHA Winter Classic in Calgary from January 22nd–25th. The boys' first match will take place on Thursday, January 22nd at 1:45 pm against Southern Alberta Hockey Academy. For more tournament information, please visit: CIHA Winter Classic.
U18 Prep
The U18 Prep squad faces a back-to-back matchup against Coeur d’Alene this weekend at Father Bauer Arena on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th. The first puck drops at 5:15 pm on Saturday, followed by a 10:45 am start on Sunday. The boys will then head to North Shore Winter Club for a match against NSWC on Friday, January 23rd. Get down to the rink where you can to support our boys as they welcome in the new year with some healthy match-ups.
The U18 Prep squad faces a back-to-back matchup against Coeur d’Alene this weekend at Father Bauer Arena on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th. The first puck drops at 5:15 pm on Saturday, followed by a 10:45 am start on Sunday. The boys will then head to North Shore Winter Club for a match against NSWC on Friday, January 23rd. Get down to the rink where you can to support our boys as they welcome in the new year with some healthy match-ups.
Basketball
While many enjoyed a well-earned break, our Basketball Program stayed in motion, providing students with opportunities to keep training and playing throughout the holiday season and into the New Year. The commitment shown over the Winter Break has set a strong foundation for the year ahead.
While many enjoyed a well-earned break, our Basketball Program stayed in motion, providing students with opportunities to keep training and playing throughout the holiday season and into the New Year. The commitment shown over the Winter Break has set a strong foundation for the year ahead.
Varsity
Our Varsity Team, after a good showing at the Tarkanian Classic in Palm Springs over the Winter Break, is already en route to Abbotsford for the Annual Snowball Classic with matches scheduled from Thursday, January 15th–Saturday, January 17th.
Our Varsity Team, after a good showing at the Tarkanian Classic in Palm Springs over the Winter Break, is already en route to Abbotsford for the Annual Snowball Classic with matches scheduled from Thursday, January 15th–Saturday, January 17th.
Game times and tournament information can be found at Abbotsford Snowball Tournament as the tournament bracket progresses. Can’t make it in person? Click here to watch the livestream!
2nd Varsity
Our 2nd Varsity Team has an early 2026 match-up, as they prepare to face the very strong St. Pat’s Team on their home court, on Monday, January 19th, with a 6:30 pm tip-off. Then they will take on Mulgrave at Holy Cross on Thursday, January 22nd with a 4:00 pm tip-off.
Our 2nd Varsity Team has an early 2026 match-up, as they prepare to face the very strong St. Pat’s Team on their home court, on Monday, January 19th, with a 6:30 pm tip-off. Then they will take on Mulgrave at Holy Cross on Thursday, January 22nd with a 4:00 pm tip-off.
Junior Varsity
Our Junior Team heads to the North Shore invitational from Thursday, January 15th to Saturday, January 17th, with their first game scheduled for Thursday at 6:00 pm. They will then take part in a match against St. Pat’s on Monday, January 19th, on their home court.
Grade 9
Our Grade 9 Team has plenty of basketball coming up, scheduled to take place in our very own Dixon Gym as we host the two-day, Grade 9 Saints Invitational. The action will kick off starting at 3:00 pm vs. St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School (STA) in Dixon Gym.
Grade 8
Bantam A:
The Bantam A Team will take on St. Pat’s on Monday, January 19th in Dixon Gym.
Bantam B:
The Bantam B Team has a few games coming up over the next week, so get ready to show up and show out for our boys! The boys will play against the St. George’s 7A Team today, Friday, January 16th, at 3:30 pm at the Junior School Campus for some friendly competition. Their next match is scheduled for Monday, January 19th, when they will take on BROC in Dixon Gym at 3:30 pm. Finally, they have a match scheduled to take place at WPGA on Wednesday, January 21st at 3:30 pm. Good luck with your upcoming matches, boys!
Table Tennis
Table Tennis training is now underway in the Lower Great Hall, with plenty of laughs and smiles around the tables. The boys have their first match-up against Collingwood on Monday, January 19th, at St. George’s Original Senior School in the Lower Great Hall from 2:00–4:00 pm. Best of luck to the boys for their first hit-out as a group
Table Tennis training is now underway in the Lower Great Hall, with plenty of laughs and smiles around the tables. The boys have their first match-up against Collingwood on Monday, January 19th, at St. George’s Original Senior School in the Lower Great Hall from 2:00–4:00 pm. Best of luck to the boys for their first hit-out as a group
Snow Sports
To kick off their 2026 campaign, our Ski and Snowboarders headed to Blackcomb yesterday, Thursday, January 15th to attend a GS race. Wishing our boys the best of luck on the slopes!
Curling
Curling training is now in full swing, as our players have been getting some quality sessions under their belts with Coach Chapman and Coach Moens. Details on future events will be communicated as they are confirmed.
Curling training is now in full swing, as our players have been getting some quality sessions under their belts with Coach Chapman and Coach Moens. Details on future events will be communicated as they are confirmed.
Social Media
Follow the Saints Athletics Instagram account as we post frequently, and it’s a great way to see recent scores and upcoming games! Go Saints Go!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SENIOR SCHOOL
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
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