Leadership

List of 13 items.

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  Christina Brown

  Role: President

  Year joined SGPA Board: 2018

  
  

  What committees are you involved in within the SGPA?

  Saints Spirit Run (Co-Chair), Teacher & Staff Appreciation

  
  

  Why did you join the SGPA?

  When my sons were accepted to St. George's, I realized that we will be raising our children for the next 12 or so years alongside the families in my sons' grades. We believe that the stronger we make our connection to the school community, the more meaningful our time at St. George's will be. The SGPA is such a vibrant community. It really is a creative and dynamic collection of parents who believe in giving back with the goal of providing opportunities to families of St. George's to contribute and connect. The SGPA is a bunch of very fun people with a serious purpose.

  
  

  Do you have children presently attending St. George's?

  Sam '22, Matthew '23, Angus '26, James '28
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  Jessica Hanick

  Role: Vice-President, Communications

  Year joined SGPA Board: 2019

  
  

  What committees are you involved in within the SGPA?

  Saints Spirit Run (Co-Chair), The St. George’s School Fair (Communications)

  
  

  Why did you join the SGPA?

  I jumped at the chance to join the SGPA when I saw an opening with my skill set. But more importantly, it was an opportunity to join a board with a mission to give back to the School and to support the ongoing development of the St. George's Community. It was just what I needed to proactively give back in a way that would impact my boys’ time at Saints. The St. George's Community extends beyond the School walls, and has an ongoing impact for all faculty, staff, students, parents and alumni. 

  
  

  Do you have children presently attending St. George's?

  Benjamin '28, Max ‘30
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  Lisa Tsiandoulas

  Role: Secretary, Grade Parent Coordinator

  Year joined SGPA Board: 2021

  
  

  Why did you join the SGPA?

  When my son joined in Grade 1, I was a Grade Parent. Through the years I have helped out in various ways and was so happy to join the SGPA Board this year because I really believe in its mission. Our school is stronger because of its community and that strength translates into a much more meaningful experience for our boys and extends beyond the walls of our school.

  
  

  Do you have children presently attending St. George's?

  Jacob ‘27

• Kirsten Tompkins

  Role: Treasurer

  Year joined SGPA Board: 2019

  
  

  What committees are you involved in within the SGPA?

  My role focuses on the financial side of all of the SGPA activities, so I would say, on some level, all committees.

  
  

  Why did you join the SGPA?

  I was the Fair Treasurer when my older boys were at the junior school and I enjoyed contributing to the great community feel at the school.

  
  

  Do you have children presently attending St. George's?

  Matthew Heine’ 24 (my third son!)
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  Catherine Borritt

  Role: Director

  Year joined SGPA Board: 2019

  
  

  What committees are you involved in within the SGPA?

  BoyOBoy Coffee Talk (Co-Chair), St. George’s School Fair (Convenor), Socks for Smiles

  
  

  Why did you join the SGPA?

  I was happy to be asked to join this motivated team of volunteers working to develop opportunities to allow parents to engage with the St. George's Community. I personally enjoy volunteering at Saints because it makes me feel more connected to the School. Specifically, working with BoyOBoy in a year when we were all so isolated felt like it was meeting the dual purpose of bringing compelling speakers to the parent community and keeping families connected.

  
  

  Do you have children presently attending St. George's?

  Will ‘23, Finn ‘27
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  Mimi Yeo

  Role: Director

  Year joined SGPA Board: 2019

  
  

  What committees are you involved in within the SGPA?

  BoyOBoy Coffee Talk (Co-chair), St. George’s School Fair )(Convenor), Welcome Back BBQ, Food Fest, Lunar New Year Tea (retired event), Socks for Smiles

  
  

  Why did you join the SGPA?

  When we joined St. George’s, I immersed myself in every volunteer experience offered and, through those experiences, cultivated some wonderful friendships. The opportunity to join the SGPA Board came up and it was the perfect vehicle to give back to the community that welcomed us so warmly.  

  
  

  I’m proud to be a member of this team that strives to provide opportunities for families to engage and connect.  

  
  

  Do you have children presently attending St. George's?

  Liam ‘30
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  Jenny Ding

  Role: Director, Volunteer Coordinator, Translator

  Year joined SGPA Board: 2019

  
  

  What committees are you involved in within the SGPA?

  Back to School Welcome, Saints Soirée

  
  

  Why did you join the SGPA?

  By joining the SGPA Board, I was able to provide a positive example for my son and to play a supportive role in the community. I’m grateful for the opportunity to participate more actively in the St. George's Community and to make connections with other parents that share a common goal of student achievement.

  
  

  Do you have children presently attending St. George's?

  Ryan Li ‘23
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  Candy Wang

  Role: Director

  Year joined SGPA Board: 2019

  
  

  What committees are you involved in within the SGPA?

  Back to School BBQ, Multicultural Potluck, Saints Soirée

  
  

  Why did you join the SGPA?

  Being a new parent at Saints when my elder son Travis was first accepted, I felt warmly welcomed by the community. Two years later, I became a new parent again for my younger son Tristen. I wanted to make other parents feel the same way I felt. That's why I joined the SGPA when I got the offer. I have been a Grade Parent since we started at St. George’s, and have volunteered in many school events. I have always felt a great sense of reward and honour in doing this job. Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity. 

  
  

  Do you have children presently attending St. George's?

  Travis ‘29, Tristen ’31
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  Stephanie Bozzer

  Role: Director, Communications

  Year joined SGPA Board: 2021

  
  

  What committees are you involved in within the SGPA?

  Back to School Welcome, St. George’s School Fair (Communications), Saints Soirée 

  
  

  Why did you join the SGPA?

  Volunteering at St. George’s School on a regular basis for the first four years of our son’s journey, always felt so rewarding to me, and the appreciation from everyone was abundant.

  I knew that joining the SGPA would allow me to meet and work with more like-minded parents, in a fun and productive atmosphere. The SGPA pulls together to engage and enrich our community’s connection, enhancing family experiences, and encouraging the achievement of new personal goals, with the partnership of the School.

  The invaluable opportunity to be part of our vibrant and welcoming SGPA, and by participating in the coordination of activities that promote the advancement of our boys, will undoubtedly support my families’ development and community involvement, alongside our son’s journey to Graduation.

  
  

  Do you have children presently attending St. George's?

  Jakson ‘29
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  Sarah Lo

  Role: Director

  Year joined SGPA Board: 2021

  
  

  What committees are you involved in within the SGPA?

  Saints Spirit Run (Co-Chair), Teacher & Staff Appreciation

  
  

  Why did you join the SGPA?

  We returned to Vancouver in 2019 after 23 years away and fell into the Saints Community. We were so warmly welcomed, it felt like we had never been away. I quickly got involved in volunteering for the Fair and Staff Appreciation Committees and becoming a GradeParent. How could I say no to the SGPA? An amazing group of parents working together tirelessly to put together fun and exciting school and community events for the boys, parents and staff.

  
  

  Do you have children presently attending St. George's?

  Callum ‘28

• Julie Prutton

  Role: Treasurer

  Year joined SGPA Board: 2021
  
  

  Why did you join the SGPA?

  I wanted to make a difference in the St. George’s School Community and saw the SGPA as the perfect vehicle to achieve that goal. After watching the positive influence on my two stepchildren and two children that the School has had and continues to have, I wanted to contribute to the School in whatever manner I could.

  
  

  Do you have children presently attending St. George's?

  William ‘27, Robert ‘25
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  Noreen Singh

  Role: Director

  Year joined SGPA Board: 2021

  
  

  What committees are you involved in within the SGPA?

  Saints Soirée, Used Uniform Sales, Lost & Found, and Head Convenor 2020 & 2021 Saints Fair 

  
  

  Why did you join the SGPA? 

  When my son joined St. George's in Grade 1, I was asked to take over the Used Uniform by the previous volunteers. I jumped onboard immediately and it's been 10 years filled with so many new friendships and opportunities to work alongside the SGPA and parent community. I was Head Convenor of the virtual LOVE Fair in 2021 and I can honestly say the SGPA is an amazing group of dedicated parents who work endlessly to bring the community together. I am so proud to be a part of the SGPA Board.  

  
  

  Do you have children presently attending St. George's?

  Rylan ‘24 , Kayden, graduated 2021
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  Martin Shen

  Role: Past President

  Year joined SGPA Board: 2014

  
  

  What committees are you involved in within the SGPA?

  Past President, Past VP, Past SGPA Treasurer, Saints Fair (Treasury and Photographer), Saints Soirée; Welcome Back BBQ, Hamper Drive; Socks for Smiles, Lunar New Year Tea (retired event)

  
  

  Why did you join the SGPA?

  We have always been interested in getting involved with the School and giving back to the community. It has been most fulfilling, being part of this School and its amazing community.

  
  
  

  Do you have children presently attending St. George's?

  Martin Jr., graduated 2021