Senior School Updates — May 23, 2025

5/23/2025

#1 School Uniform Reminders

For End-Of-Year Assemblies

It is worth checking to see that your son’s #1 School Uniform is ready for our end-of-year Assemblies and events. Please check with the school store if you need ties or a new blazer.

Explore The World With Our

2026 Global Stewardship Trips

Are you ready for a life-changing adventure? Our 2026 Global Stewardship Programs are officially launching, with three unforgettable Experiential Learning Trips designed to ignite curiosity, inspire leadership, and deepen global understanding. These trips are open to current students in Grades 8–12.

We’ll be hosting multiple Virtual Information Sessions to share all the details for these trips, so don’t miss out! To learn more about the 2026 Global Stewardship Programs and upcoming Information Sessions, please view the information below:

✈️ Trip 1: Nepal — Cultural Exploration in the Himalayas

📅 March 12–26, 2026 | 🧭 12–Day Program
👥 Open to Grades 8–11 | ✈️ Cost: $5,500– $6,500
👣 In partnership with Where There Be Dragons

Journey off the beaten path through Nepal’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultural centers. Stay with local families, apprentice with artisans, and visit monasteries and world heritage sites. This immersive experience will help you develop global awareness, personal resilience, and a deeper understanding of cultural identity.

🌟 Highlights: Buddhist Monastery visit, Nepali Homestay, Artist Apprenticeships, and World Heritage Sites

📍 Virtual Information Session: Monday, May 26 at 6:00 PM
📹 Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/ipe-kdpx-sqj?authuser=0

🔗 Nepal Trip Sign-Up Form

📎 Download the full Yukon and Nepal presentation here for more information

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. McLean via email at: smclean@stgeorges.bc.ca, or speak to Ms. Shrestha and Ms. Ani for more information.

❄️ Trip 2: Yukon — Indigenous Knowledge & Northern Ecology

📅 March 14–21, 2026 | 🧭 Eight-Day Program
👥 Open to Grades 8–12 | ✈️ Cost: $4,700–$5,200
👣 In partnership with Insight Global Education

Discover the power of place-based learning in Canada’s North. From Indigenous-led workshops to exploring Tombstone Park, this journey emphasizes reconciliation, cultural connection, and environmental stewardship in one of the most stunning regions of the country.

🌟 Highlights: Yukon Wildlife Preserve, Indigenous traditions, Dawson City Gold Rush history, local Arts Workshops

📍 Virtual Information Session: Monday, May 26 at 6:00 pm
📹 Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/ipe-kdpx-sqj?authuser=0

🔗 Yukon Trip Sign-Up Form

📎 Download the full Yukon and Nepal presentation here for more information

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. McLean via email at: smclean@stgeorges.bc.ca for more information.

🌿 Trip 3: Amazon — Wildlife Ecology + Conservation Efforts in Peru

📅 June 21–28, 2026 | 🧭 Eight-Day Riverboat Expedition
👥 Ages 15+ | ✈️ Approx. Cost: $5,000 + Flights

Board a restored riverboat and navigate the Yarapa River in Peru’s flooded Amazon. Work with researchers and local communities to protect pink river dolphins, monkeys, and biodiversity in one of the world’s most ecologically rich environments. This is a rare opportunity to engage directly in meaningful conservation, alongside communities protecting one of the world’s most vital ecosystems.

🌟 Highlights: Wildlife tracking, data collection, cultural exchange with Cocama communities, river-based exploration

📍 Virtual Information Session: Wednesday, May 28 from 7:00–8:00 pm

📹 Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/pxv-daox-dfs

🔗 Amazon Trip Sign-Up Form

📎 Download the full Amazon presentation here for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Holmen at: cholmen@stgeorges.bc.ca for more information.

A Successful Meeting For The Saints Book Club

“The play we play far outweighs the work we work.”
— Richard Powers

On Tuesday, May 21st, the Saints Book Club gathered for the third and final meeting of the year. Students who attended the previous meeting voted for this term’s novel, Playground, by Richard Powers.

Set in the world’s largest ocean, this awe-filled book explores that last wild place we have yet to colonize in a still-unfolding oceanic game, and interweaves beautiful writing, rich characterization, profound themes of technology, AI, and the environment, and a deep exploration of our shared humanity.

20 students from Grades 8–12 met with pizza and sodas to share their thoughts on a book that was deeply troubling and hopeful. Grade 11 students Leo F. '26, Jerry C. '26, and Ray Z. '26 wrote and facilitated the discussion questions, which can be accessed here: Playground Book Club.

For those new to Book Club, all students and staff are welcome to join! We read three books a year and strive to choose books that have been published in the last two years. In September, Ms. Sandra Gin and Ms. Stephanie Chan will select the first novel. Stay tuned for more literary excitement and happy reading!

Athletics Updates

As we look ahead to the final week of May, Spring Championship Season will be well underway for Saints Athletics, with Badminton, Golf, Rowing, Rugby, and Track & Field still in the hunt for Provincial or National Championships. Here is a look at what is coming up between May 23rd–31st.

Mark your calendars for the Annual Saints Athletics Awards Night, which will take place on Tuesday, June 3rd. Light snacks and refreshments will be served starting at 6:00 pm, followed by the Awards Ceremony in the Senior School Auditorium at 7:00 pm.

Badminton

The 2025 Sea To Sky Zone Champion Saints Badminton Team will compete in the Provincial Championships in Richmond from May 29th to 31st.

Field Hockey

The Field Hockey Team played an Exhibition Game this past week against Little Flower Academy. The team will return to the turf next week at UBC on Tuesday, May 27th. On Wednesday, May 28th, for their final fixture of the season, the team will take on York House School a UBC at 3:30 pm, in another exhibition. Have fun, Boys!

Golf

Five members of the Golf Team competed this week in the AAA Zone Championships at Fraserview, earning the team a place at the Provincial Championships, to be played at Shuswap National in Salmon Arm from June 2nd–4th. The team also has several League fixtures remaining, with the League Tournament at Langara next Monday, May 26th, and the final Showdown matches of the season happening on Tuesday, May 27th at Fraserview. Good luck, Boys!

Mountain Biking

The Mountain Biking Team finished up their fantastic season today at the Provincial Championships, which took place in Powell River, May 21st–23rd. Check out the Saints Athletics Instagram for any updates. A huge thank you to Coach Webster and all others who helped out with the program this year!

Rowing

The Rowers are headed to CSSRAs in St. Catharines, Ontario, on Monday, May 26th, for their National Championship Regatta. The team will be competing over the course of three days, the May 30th–June 1st, with 43 Rowers representing the School and program. Good luck, Team!

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 is coming off of their Zone Championship victory over Collingwood, and is competing this week in the Provincial Invitational Tournament from May 23rd–25th at South Surrey Athletic Park. Be sure to check out the Saints Athletics Instagram for updates, as this event gets underway today! Good luck, Boys!

The 1st XV heads to the BC Championships next week, which will run May 28th–31st in Abbotsford. The program will be going for its third straight Provincial Title. Good luck, Boys!

Tennis

The Tennis Program is in the midst of hosting their Provincial Championships, from May 22nd–23rd, of which the main site is UBC’s Tennis Centre. Be sure to check the Saints Athletics Instagram page for updates!

Track and Field

The Track and Field Team had an excellent showing at their League Championships, qualifying 40 Individual events and six Relays for the Zone Championships. Those Sea To Sky Zone Championships are underway, held on May 22nd–23rd in Burnaby. The program is hopeful to qualify several athletes for the Provincial Championships to be held at McLeod Athletic Park Stadium in Langley from June 5th–7th.

Ultimate

The Junior Team is competing in the Tier 1 Provincial Championships, set for May 24th–25th at Newton Athletic Park in Surrey. Good luck, Team!

The Senior Team also competed in their Zone Finals last week, finishing up their competitive season with some fantastic play. Big thank you to Coach Lee and Coach Ziff for their support again this season!

Water Polo

The Water Polo Team will be back in Metro League action on Sunday, May 25th, starting at 8:15 am at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre!

Follow the Saints Athletics Instagram for more updates.