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Senior School Updates — May 2, 2024
June 2024 Schedule
This week, an important email regarding the end of year was sent out to all Senior School families. Please be sure to note the schedule for final assessments and celebrations and our expectations around the Graduation Ceremony.
AP Exams — Commencing May 6
Advance Placement (AP) Exams begin on Monday, May 6th for those registered to write them. The exam schedule and specific instructions have been shared with all registered writers. Students writing AP Exams in the morning are expected to attend classes after their exams are completed.
Flex Day Schedule — Thursday, May 9
Flex Day: Asian Heritage Month Activities — Thursday, May 9
Don't Forget To Wear Green
On Thursday, May 9 To Show Your Support For
Mental Health Awareness Month!
Saints Book Club:
The Heaven And Earth Grocery Store
By James McBride
“Light is only possible through dialogue between cultures, not through rejection of one or the other.”
On Tuesday, April 30th, the Saints Book Club met for their third and final time this year. Students chose to read The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. This novel was selected during Black History Month, and 15 students in total from Grades 8-12 and four teachers from the English Department read and participated in the Book Club.
This novel features a rich cast of characters from varying backgrounds and cultures, documenting how they struggle and thrive in a racially and culturally-complex community. They are brought together by the kindness of an American Jew, Chona, and her Heaven & Earth Grocery store. Even though the story documents the hardship, bigotry, and struggle of the 1920s and 30s, it is ultimately a story of hope and the power of human connection.
The Saints Book Club is open to everyone. We strive to choose books that have been published within the last two years. Stay tuned for our first meeting next year! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Sandra Gin via email at: sgin@stgeorges.bc.ca.
Artist Statements
Aden Lee '24
Why do I make art?
I have an innate desire to see things that have never been seen before. Ideas in ways they haven’t been presented. Stories told in ways they have yet to be heard. I decided to take charge of this, and have been bringing these things to life through my visual stories and digital art.
Art is a universal way of expression that can communicate much more than words. Art lingers; you can come back to it, change it, improve it, destroy it. It’s a mark we leave on the world that lives on in any way, shape, or form. Through art, I can express my ideas and passions, and they will live on.
The world moves fast. If I made art — thousands of words and feelings converging into one frame — that would instantly catch anyone’s eye. Then I might rope them into my own created world, connect with them, and maybe inspire them to create something of their very own.
I make art so I can show people there is no limit to creativity.
Saints Spirit Run:
The Saints Collection Tees, Sweatshirts, & Hoodies
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Saints Spirit Run:
Reminder To Sign Up For The Medal Design Contest
By Monday, May 6
The Fourth Annual Saints Spirit Run is scheduled for Sunday, October 6, 2024. In the spirit of tradition, we are calling upon our most creative School members — our boys — to design the medal for the 2024 Saints Spirit Run, which will be presented to all participants upon completion of the Run!
We encourage all the boys to enter the medal design contest and help us with the unique creation of the Saints Spirit Run medal! All St. George’s students, Kindergarten through Grade 12, are eligible to submit a design. Submissions will only count if they are put forward on or before this Monday, May 6th.
Senior School Boys: Contest instructions have been shared through the Visual Arts Department. Please submit your design to Ms. LeBlanc via email at: sleblanc@stgeorges.bc.ca.
Medal Selection: All members of the St. George’s School community will be invited to vote for the winner of the medal design. Finalists will be selected from both the Senior and Junior Schools. Please note that names and grades will remain anonymous until the voting is complete.
To view the medal design instructions, please click here.
The Saints Collection Tees, Sweatshirts, & Hoodies
Are Available In Stores Now!
The Saints Collections Tees:
Created by Bella Canvas, our t-shirts provide the ultimate comfort and style. Made with 100% airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, these extra soft t-shirts are available in red or black and come in youth and adult sizes.
The Saints Collection Hoodies:
Purchase the Moose and Hudson Hoodies by Redwood in red or black! This 80% cotton and 20% polyester pullover kangaroo hoodie with a brushed fleece back feels like a warm hug you can wear! Available in youth and adult sizes.
Youth-Sized PE Sweatshirts:
Our popular PE Sweatshirts are now available in youth sizes at the Junior School Store! These 65% polyester and 35% cotton blend crewnecks are warm, breathable, and perfect for the cooler weather. Stop by the Junior School Store to purchase your sweatshirt while quantities last!
Please Note: This Senior School Uniform garment is considered non-uniform at the Junior School.
Athletic Updates
It’s hard to believe it’s already May, and with that, many of our competitive teams are beginning to look forward to their respective Championship events. Here is what is scheduled for the upcoming week.
Badminton
The Badminton Team is set for their matches on Monday, May 6th at St. Patrick’s, which will be the team’s final tune up before VS2S Zone Qualifiers on Wednesday, May 8th at Vancouver College. Good luck, boys!
Field Hockey
The Field Hockey Team will head to the UBC turf field for training on Tuesday, May 7th and Wednesday, May 8th. The team is planning for a few exhibition games in the month of May.
Best of luck to Coach Sarmento and his teammates as the National Senior Men’s Team is on tour in Malaysia!
Golf
A selection of players are currently competing in the Bill Egbers Tournament (May 2 & 3) down in Washington State. Keep an eye on our Saints Athletics Instagram for updates.
Next week, members of the team will be competing in the ISA Match Play Championships in Squamish on May 6 & 7, while another set of players from the team will be playing in the annual Delta Police Tournament at Kings Links and Mayfair Lakes, also on May 6 & 7. On Wednesday, May 8th, there will be a league match at Fraserview, followed by team training at Shaughnessy on Thursday, May 9th.
Rowing
It’s a HUGE week for the Rowing Team as they head to one of their biggest competitions of the year, the Shawnigan Lake Regatta, taking place May 10–12 on Vancouver Island — where more than 60 of our athletes will be competing! The team has been hard at work preparing for this event and are excited for the challenge.
Follow @sgssaintsrowing on Instagram to stay up to date on Saints Rowing.
Rugby
1st XV and 2nd XV
The 1st XV Team travelled to the University of Victoria for a ‘Stadium Series’ matchup against Oak Bay today, with kick off at 11:30 am. The boys are back to training as they prepare for the Vancouver Sea-To-Sky AAA Zone Semi-Final on Thursday, May 16th. Please note: game time and opponent are to be determined.
Junior A and Bs
The Juniors will also be heading over to the University of Victoria for an exhibition match against Oak Bay on Friday, May 3rd, with kick off at 1:00 pm. They will play an exhibition match on Wednesday, May 8th against Lord Tweedsmuir on Garcia Field, kicking off at 4:00 pm.
Tennis
The Juniors will practice Sunday, May 5th from 5:00–7:00 pm, followed by the Seniors from 7:00-9:00 pm at the UBC Tennis Bubble. The team is looking forward to their championship stretch, with AAA Provincials being hosted at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex on May 23–25th.
Track and Field
The Track and Field Team has just competed in their League Finals Meet and they’re already back to training next week on Monday, May 6th at UBC Oval The team is looking ahead to their Vancouver Sea-To-Sky Zone Championships, which will be held at the Oval on May 21 & 22.
Ultimate
The Junior and the Senior Team will practice twice: on Tuesday, May 7th and Thursday, May 9th at Trafalgar Park, before they head to Trillium park for a competition on Friday, May 10th!
Volleyball
The Grade 8 Team is competing in the Burnaby North Tournament taking place on Friday, May 3rd. The Grade 9 Team will have to wait a week for their chance to take down the competition at the same venue, as they head to Burnaby North on Friday, May 10th.
Water Polo
The Water Polo Team continues to train in the pool after school as they look forward to the upcoming Metro League action in the coming weeks.
XC Mountain Biking
The XC Mountain Biking Team keeps it in gear as they head back up to Mount Fromme for their fifth race day of the season on Wednesday, May 8th. Good luck, racers!
Swimming
Congrats to a handful of boys who have taken their swimming performance level to new heights this spring. Last month, three of our top JV Swimmers were selected to the SwimBC Prospects Squad and participated in their first opportunity with Team BC, an intensive training camp in Victoria.
Congrats to the boys, their club coaches, and teams below:
Congrats to a handful of boys who have taken their swimming performance level to new heights this spring. Last month, three of our top JV Swimmers were selected to the SwimBC Prospects Squad and participated in their first opportunity with Team BC, an intensive training camp in Victoria.
Congrats to the boys, their club coaches, and teams below:
Matthew Cao '28 — Pacific Sea Wolves Swim Club
"This year, I had the privilege to attend the Swim BC Prospects Camp hosted in Victoria. Through the practices, I especially enjoyed training and pushing other swimmers. My highlight of the camp would definitely be the conversation that we had with three0 time rowing Olympian Will Crothers and the advice he gave us."
~ Matthew Cao ’28
Tyler Clogg '28 — Canadian Dolphin Swim Club
"Alongside many of my friends, I got the opportunity to experience the formidable training camp hosted by SwimBC. I was extremely grateful to get the opportunity to learn things that many athletes aren't fortunate enough to learn about. Getting to know about mentality, what you can do in and out of the water to improve your performance, and things to talk about with your coach has been extremely useful and has improved the way I pursue swimming. Overall, Prospects was a tough yet valuable experience full of knowledge that I will carry with me for as long as I am in this sport, and I am looking forward to the next camp!"
~Tyler Clogg ’28
Preston She '27 — Vancouver Pacific Swim Club
"This year, I had the distinct honour of attending the SwimBC Prospects camp hosted by SwimBC in Victoria from April 12-14. Activities there included the normal (gruelling workouts), but also unique dryland and recovery sessions from CSI Pacific, Olympian talks from Head To Head, and team meals/bonding time. For me, it was a great way to connect with like-minded swimmers from across the province and a fun weekend of hard work!"
~ Preston She ’27
Another exciting update is that later this month, Ivan Sun '24 will be racing the best in the country at the Canadian Olympic Swimming Trials in Toronto! More details, previews, and how to follow along with his progress to come...
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