We look forward to welcoming you to meet with our teachers, advisors, and program leads during the evening of Wednesday, September 18th. This will be an “on-campus only” event, and further details will be provided in next week’s eNews. 

We hope that it was a good first two days in your classes. Grades 10–12 may resume requesting course changes beginning Friday, September 6th, and should consult the Course Change Windows for further opportunities and limitations. Grade 8s and 9s may request changes to their Semester 2 courses before Winter Break. For any further questions about courses and schedules, please contact Mr. Chris Vytasek, Associate Principal of Academics, via email at: cvytasek@stgeorges.bc.ca.

During the 2024-25 academic year, St. George’s Senior School will continue with its restricted use of cell phones and personal data devices during the confines of the school day. The Technology and Cell Phone Use Policy has been updated and coincides with the order by the BC Ministry of Education to restrict cell phone use in schools throughout the province. Click here to read more.

The St. George’s School Dress Code and standards of appearance continue to play an important part in our school tradition and exist to cultivate an educational setting where students can concentrate on learning in a safe and respectful environment. Students are expected to wear their uniform properly each day and with pride.

During this first week of school, students were asked to wear their full #1 School Uniform, which included a white dress shirt, school tie, school blazer, grey pants, grey socks, black belt, and black polishable dress shoes. Starting Monday, September 9th and through to the Thanksgiving Holiday Break, students will have the option of wearing their Spring Uniform dress, consisting of a school polo shirt, grey pants, grey socks, black belt, and black polishable dress shoes. Grey dress shorts will not be permitted as part of the school uniform during this time of the year. Please be aware that there will be days throughout September and October when the #1 School Uniform will be required for a formal Whole School Assembly or during a special event, such as the upcoming Photo Day on Wednesday, September 18th.

Please see the information below from the Music Department regarding Jazz Band Auditions for the 2024–25 school year, beginning on Monday, September 16th. Auditions are required for placement into a Jazz Ensemble. Once you have completed a successful audition, you will be enrolled in the corresponding Jazz Ensemble course. Students may sign up for auditions outside the Lower Music Room as soon as school begins.

1. Etude Solo. Perform the first 24 bars of the Etude, as written.
   1. Etude for Bb instruments
   2. Etude for Eb instruments
   3. Etude for Bass Clef instruments

2. Bb Blues Improv. Students will play two choruses of improvised Bb Blues over the recorded track.

1. Chart Excerpts. Please perform both excerpts, demonstrating appropriate style and comping techniques. Reference recordings are provided for practice purposes only.
   1. Piano
   2. Bass
   3. Drum Set
      
      

We are officially back on campus for the 2024-25 school year! We hope you’ve all had an enjoyable Summer Break! Welcome back to all of our returning students and coaches and a BIG WELCOME to our new students and coaches. We have started an amazing school year and we’re looking forward to all the fantastic and memorable experiences that await for our Competitive Sports Teams!