Saints eNews
Senior School Updates — April 17, 2025
Thank You To Everyone Who Attended
The Senior School ArtsWeek!
The Senior School enjoyed an action-packed week full of lively assemblies, artist talks, and engaging workshops.
We are delighted to share the Open Ceremony speech by Will S. '25, focusing on the theme of this year’s ArtsWeek:
Artists Among Us
Look around. What do you see? A room full of students, friends, familiar faces? Look again. This room is alive with possibility, with perspectives waiting to be shared, with voices that — whether they know it yet or not—are capable of creating something new.
Some of you already call yourselves artists. You draw, you write, you play music, you act. You give form to your thoughts and emotions, making them visible, audible, tangible. But the truth is, we are all artists — not because we can hold a paintbrush or a camera, but because we have the capacity to see the world as it could be, not just as it is.
Art is not about talent alone; it is about paying attention. It is about asking, “What if?” It is about stepping beyond what is expected, what is routine, and daring to create something meaningful. Some of you do this through words, some through movement, some through the way you think and question. But the real question is: Will you recognize this in yourself? Will you make space for imagination, for discovery?
Because when you do—when you truly open yourself to the possibilities of creation—you don’t just make art. You make meaning. You make change. You make a life that is awake.
So as we step into ArtsWeek, I invite you to not only celebrate those who create but to listen for that artist within you. It is there. The question is: Will you give it the chance to speak?
St. George's Day Is Wednesday, April 23 — Please Wear
#1 School Uniform
We will be celebrating St. George’s Day on Wednesday, April 23rd. Students are asked to wear their #1 School Uniform, including tie and blazer, for our Assembly.
Auditions For Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Saints Players Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that auditions for our Fall 2025 production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition. Auditions will be held May 13th, 14th, and 15th, and are open to any students who will be in Grades 10, 11, or 12 in the 2025–26 academic year.
Register For The Information Evening
With New York University On Tuesday, April 29
The University Counselling Department is delighted to invite you to an Information Evening with New York University on Tuesday, April 29th in the Senior School Auditorium of the Sung Family Performing Arts Centre from 7:00–8:00 pm.
During this exciting evening, families will hear about all of the unique undergraduate opportunities and experiences that New York University offers at each of its three campuses in New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai. Following the presentation, students will have a chance to talk to the representatives from each of the campuses and learn even more.
Please register each person individually via this link. Friends and neighbours are welcome to attend, but please note that spaces are limited.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Ms. Lara Sleath, Administrative Assistant To University Counselling, via email at: lsleath@stgeorges.bc.ca.
Highlights From The Senior School
Athletics Updates
Next week is a huge week in the Spring schedule for Saints Athletics, highlighted by some big Rugby games against Oak Bay and the Annual Saints Open for the Golf Program. Here is a look at what is coming up from April 17–27th!
Badminton
The Badminton Team keeps rolling, with the Tier 2 squad taking on St. Pat’s on the road at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, April 23rd. On Thursday, April 24th, the team will head to St. Michael’s on the Island for the ISA Championships. Good Luck, Boys!
Field Hockey
The Field Hockey Team is back on the turf at UBC on Tuesday, April 22nd and Wednesday, April 23rd! For any questions, please contact Coach Scribani via email at: sscribani@stgeorges.bc.ca.
Golf
A huge week for the Golf Program is coming up, as their match schedule continues on Tuesday, April 22nd at Point Grey Golf & Country Club when they take on Walnut Grove. On Wednesday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 24th, four members of the team will be competing at the Victoria Police Tournament at Olympic View Golf Club. The Annual Saints Open is to be played this year on Friday, April 25th and 26th at McCleery and Fraserview. This event is open to players outside of the program, but with limited availability. Registration began on April 3rd via the Saints Open website. For any questions, please contact Coach Proznick via email at: pproznick@stgeorges.bc.ca.
Mountain Biking
The Mountain Biking Team now has two league races under their belt. Declan K. ‘27 was sitting in fourth place in the Junior Boys Division after the first race of the season. The team will head to Diamond Head in Squamish on Wednesday, April 23rd, for League Race number three!
Rowing
The Rowing Program is training hard and looking forward to their next big Regatta at Shawnigan Lake School early next month!
For any questions, please reach out to Coach Duncan via email at: bduncan@stgeorges.bc.ca, or Coach Jess at: jdavis@stgeorges.bc.ca.
Rugby Jr. & Sr.
This past week, the Junior As and Bs took on Robert Bateman and earned two wins, 33-31 for the As and 17-5 for the Bs — both very competitive games. On Friday, April 25th, the Junior As will play host to Oak Bay at 2:30 pm, followed by the First XV at 3:45 pm on Mortensen Field. It will be a big day for the program on campus. Come out and support the teams in their biggest test of the season so far!
Tennis
The Tennis Team is coming off of a successful week at ISAs which were held at UBC on Tuesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 16th. The program will turn its attention to matches against Vancouver College at Queen Elizabeth Park on Wednesday, April 30th.
Track and Field
The Track and Field Team is at UBC for League Meet number two on Friday, April 25th, and will have a quick turnaround for League Meet Three back at UBC on Wednesday, April 30th.
Ultimate
The Senior Ultimate Team is geared up for their next league game on Thursday, April 24th at Trillium Park. The Junior Team has a pair of League games against Stratford Hall and École Jules Verne at Trillium Park on Friday, April 25th, scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm.
Volleyball 8 & 9
The Grade 9 Volleyball Team is scheduled for a Play Night on Thursday, April 24th, beginning at 3:30 pm in Dixon Gym. The Grade 8s are headed to Byrne Creek Community School for a tournament that same evening. Good Luck, Boys!
Water Polo
The Water Polo Team will continue to practice after school in the Kerr Pool. The team looks forward to a series of exhibition games this spring, with details to come. For any questions, please reach out to Coach Jones via email at: njones@stgeorges.bc.ca.
Highlights From The Senior School
Have A Great Long Weekend!
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