Senior School Updates — May 16, 2025

5/16/2025

June 5–14 Schedule

Please note the schedule for final assessments and celebrations below:

Notable Dates:

June 5

Early dismissal for Grade 12s
Grades 8-11 to attend the Year-End Assembly Celebration from 1:00-3:00 pm

June 11

Early dismissal for Grades 8-12 after Advisory

June 12

Graduation Ceremony — 1:00 pm
Grades 8-11 do not attend the ceremony unless invited

Important Information Regarding

The Year-End Assembly For Grades 8–11

On Thursday, June 5th, from 1:00–3:00 pm, we will be celebrating the accomplishments of our Grade 8-11 students. Parents are invited to join the Assembly in Princeps Hall.

End-Of-Year Provincial Tournaments

In the coming weeks, many student athletes will represent St. George’s School in various Provincial Championships and Tournaments. This is an important reminder that if students are going to be away, they must communicate with their teacher prior to their trip and have a plan to ensure their academic responsibilities are met. Best of luck to our student-athletes and coaching staff.

Last Day Of Late Bus Service

Thursday, May 29th is the last day that the late (second) bus will run after school. For any questions regarding Transportation, please reach out to Mr. Gary Backhouse, Head of Transportation, via email at gbackhouse@stgeorges.bc.ca.

Senior Theatre Showcase:

— May 20, 2025 —

The St. George’s Theatre Department warmly invites you to our Senior Theatre Showcase on May 20, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium of the Sung Family Performing Arts Centre!

This event will feature two short, one-act plays, performed by Drama 10 and Drama 11 classes. First up is The Pack, a comedy about four pampered house pets who get lost on the mean streets of the big city, which was written by Mr. Donnici ‘11. This play is perfect for audiences of all ages and is guaranteed to make you tear up if you are an animal lover! Next will be The Killers, a short, tense thriller about innocence and evil, which was adapted from Ernest Hemingway’s short story of the same name. This play is better suited for more mature audiences.

Light refreshments will be provided, and admission is free! We hope to see you there.

The Annual Dragons' Lair Competition

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Senior School Auditorium | The Sung Family Performing Arts Centre

7:00 pm | Doors Open at 6:30 pm

Ideas have been developed, proposals refined, pitches perfected — and now the finalists have been selected. Join us on Thursday, May 22nd in the Auditorium of the Sung Family Performing Arts Centre to celebrate the creativity and ingenuity of our outstanding young entrepreneurs as they compete for expert advice from our Dragons and seed funding for their innovative start-ups. Doors will open at 6:30 pm, and the program will begin at 7:00 pm sharp.

From craze to concept ventures, we can’t wait to showcase the bold and brilliant ideas of this year’s finalists: Eric W. ‘27, Andy J. ‘27, Kaisei T. '27, Finn B. '27, Mattias S. '27.

Our student entrepreneurs have also been mentored by a prestigious group of alumni and past Dragons' Lair finalists, and we are grateful for their input. Thank you to Jai C. '19, Ethan W. '25, and Will B. '23.

Can’t make it to the in-person event? Click here to join us via livestream on Thursday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm, or visit this link post-event to watch the recording!

See you there!

TEDx St. George's Youth On Saturday, May 31

We’re excited to announce that TEDx is coming to St. George’s School Senior School on Saturday, May 31st in the Auditorium of the Sung Family Performing Arts Centre from 1:00–4:30 pm! The Community Engagement Student Government Portfolio has planned this event and intends to bring together changemakers in our community to share their stories. The theme for this year’s conference is Resonance, where an inspiring collection of local speakers will share their expertise on how they are making a meaningful impact in their communities.

Please note that there are only 100 spaces available for students and family members. To purchase your tickets, please click here.

Dress Down For The Writer's Exchange

A huge thanks to everyone who supported our Dress Down Day for The Writers' Exchange! With your generous donations and a matched contribution from the wider community, we raised an amazing $2,090 to support free literacy programs for under-resourced kids and youth.

For more information on how Saints students can gain valuable leadership experience by volunteering with the Writers’ Exchange, check out their website: vancouverwe.com.

We’d like to extend our gratitude to the local non-profit organization, City In Focus, for their generous contributions to this initiative. A special shoutout to Julian M. ‘26 for organizing, Oscar L. ‘26, Aedan W. ‘26, Ryan M-V ‘26, Jack Y. ‘26, and Bryan F. ‘26 for their excellent help managing this fundraiser, and to those students who signed up to learn more about local volunteer opportunities.

Thank you!

Peer Tutoring

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

Athletics Updates

We have had a fantastic couple of weeks of results across Saints Athletics, highlighted by Tennis winning their Zone Championships, 40 Individual and 6 Relay Qualifiers for Track and Field Zones, and a handful of medals for the Rowing Program at the Shawnigan Regatta.

Here is a look at what is coming up from May 16th–25th:

Last week, the WHL held their annual Bantam Draft. It was an exciting couple of days for our CSSHL athletes as a total of nine of our U15's were selected by WHL clubs.

Congratulations To:

Holden W. ‘28 — First Round, 2nd Overall by the Edmonton Oil Kings

Louis Oscar H. ‘28 — First Round, 6th Overall by the Vancouver Giants

Noah F. ‘28 — Second Round, 24th Overall by the Saskatoon Blades

Kole A. ‘28 — Third Round, 63rd Overall by the Prince George Cougars

Quinn P. ‘28 — Fourth Round, 72nd Overall by the Swift Current Broncos

Joffrey C. ‘28 — Fourth Round, 83rd Overall by the Brandon Wheat Kings

Alexander R. ‘28 — Fourth Round, 91st Overall by the Victoria Royals

Nathaniel M. ‘28 — Ninth Round, 192nd Overall by the Vancouver Giants

Adam B. ‘28 — Ninth Round, 203rd Overall by the Victoria Royals

Badminton

The Badminton Team competed in the Sea To Sky Zone Playoffs on May 13th–14th, and brought home the Zone Champions! Congratulations, Boys! The team is now qualified for the Provincial Championships from May 29th–31st. The Tier 2 Team is hosting matches against St. Pats this evening, Friday, May 16th, starting at 4:00 pm.

Field Hockey

The Field Hockey Team is back on the turf at UBC on Tuesday, May 20th, and Wednesday, May 21st! Please contact Coach Scribani at: sscribani@stgeorges.bc.ca if you have any questions.

Golf

James G. ‘28 fired solid rounds of 74-77 at the Bill Egbers Memorial Tournament in Washington last week for a share of 19th place. The team competed in matches this week against Vancouver College at Fraserview on Monday, and League matches on Tuesday and Wednesday at Langara and McCleery. Next week, the boys will compete in the AAA Zone Championships at Fraserview on Wednesday, May 21st, looking to punch their ticket to the Provincial Championships in early June.

Mountain Biking

The Mountain Biking Team had their final League Race of the season in Whistler on Wednesday, May 14th. It was their final tune-up before the Provincial Championships, which are set to take place in Powell River on May 21st–23rd. Good luck, Racers!

Rowing

The Rowing Program competed at the Shawnigan Regatta last weekend, bringing home some excellent results:

U17 — 1x | Ben D. ‘27: 7th

U19 — 2 | Ben M. ‘25 and Alexander W. ‘25: 3rd

U15 — 2x | Thomas F. ‘29 and Aidan K. ‘29: 3rd

U17 — 8+ | Daniel D. ‘28, Markus K. ‘27, George C. ‘27, James W. ‘27, Henry L. ‘27, Felix S. ‘27, Roehm T. ‘27, and Jacob T. ‘28: 2nd

U19 JV — 4x | Han Rui W. ‘26 , Charles H. ‘26, Julian M. ‘26, Aidan Z. ‘26: 2nd

U17 — 4+ | Roehm T. ‘27, Felix S. ‘27, Henry L. ‘27, George C. ‘27: 2nd

U19 Ltwt — 4+ | Joseph N. ‘25, Taggart V. ‘25, Chris L. ‘25, Wilson L. ‘27, Tristan L. ‘26: 2nd

U19 — 4x | Oliver S. ‘25, Joseph N. ‘25, Alexander W. ‘25, Ben M. ‘25: 2nd

CSSRAs are less than two weeks away, with the team headed to St. Catherine’s, Ontario on Monday, May 26th.

Next weekend, the Junior B Development and Novice Squads will head to the Delta Regatta for some racing of their own! 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!

Rugby Jr. & Sr.

The Junior Team played in the Zone Final on Wednesday, May 14th at Klahanie Park, getting the win against Collingwood School and taking home the Zone Championships banner! The Juniors will next be competing in the Provincial Invitational Tournament from May 23rd–25th at South Surrey Athletic Park. Good luck, Boys!

The 1st XV played Carson Graham in their Sea To Sky Zone Finals on Thursday, May 15th, winning in decisive fashion, 40-0, capturing the New Zealand Shield once again.

The BC Championships for the Seniors will run May 28th–31st in Abbotsford, where the program will be going for their 3rd straight Provincial Title.

Tennis

The Tennis Program is coming off a Zone Championship win last week. The program is now gearing up for their Provincial Championships set for May 22nd–23rd: THE main site will be UBC's Tennis Centre. Several matches will also be held at Prince of Wales Secondary School. Good luck, Team!

Track and Field

The Track and Field Team had an excellent showing at their League Championships, qualifying 40 Individuals' events and six Relays for the Zone Championships. Those Sea To Sky Zone Championships will be held on May 22nd–23rd in Burnaby. Good luck, Athletes!

Ultimate

The Junior Team, along with our York House teammates, took home the Zone Championships last week, defeating Vancouver Christian Academy and St. Pats. They have clinched their invitation to the Tier 1 Provincial Championships, set for May 24th–25th at Newton Athletic Park in Surrey. The Senior Team also competed in their Zone Finals last week, finishing up their competitive season with some fantastic play.

Volleyball 8 & 9

The Grade 8s and 9s have both had fantastic seasons of development. Both teams will wrap up with a friendly scrimmage on Wednesday, May 21st.

Water Polo

Last weekend, the Water Polo Team got their first taste of Metro League action at the Central Park Pool in Burnaby. They will be back in action on Sunday, May 25th at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre starting at 8:15 am.

Swimming

The Mel Zajac International Swim Meet is taking place this weekend at UBC from May 16th–18th with some of the top swimmers in the world competing, including Canadian Olympians and superstars Josh Liendo, Kylie Masse, Finlay Knox, Blake Tierney, and Emma O'Croinin. Several Senior Saints Swimmers will also be on the Heat Sheet! Finals will be held nightly at 5:30 pm, a great opportunity to get out and see some world-class competition.

Tickets available for all three days, May 16-18, with FINALS starting nightly at 5:30 pm!

Follow Saints Athletics on Instagram for more information!