Annual Report 2023-24

A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL

2023-24

ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL

is a strong academic university preparatory institution with selective entrance standards. Offering a Boarding Program for Grades 8–12 and a Day Program for Kindergarten to Grade 12, the School is committed to its mission of “Building Fine Young Men. One Boy At A Time.” St. George’s School encourages the pursuit of excellence in all endeavours, and is committed to the healthy growth of body, mind, and spirit. Character development, leadership, and service opportunities are integral to the School’s mission.

St. George’s School acknowledges that we are situated on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam First Nation.

GUIDING EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES

Since the School’s founding in 1930, the concept of the “well-rounded boy” has been the defining characteristic of a St. George’s education. Mindful of their ethical, intellectual, physical, and social development, we educate and support boys to achieve fulfilling lives here and after graduation; to be lifelong learners; and to engage meaningfully with their communities.

OUR MISSION:

BUILDING FINE YOUNG MEN. ONE BOY AT A TIME.

OUR CORE VALUES

EMPATHY is the ability to move beyond ourselves, to identify with others, to walk a mile in another’s shoes.

HUMILITY is the ability to be humble, not to be bigheaded or boastful, and to recognize that we all still have a lot to learn.

INTEGRITY is an extension of honesty; it is doing the right thing even if no one is watching.

RESILIENCE

is an extension of courage. It’s the ability to recover quickly and to not give up when beset by setbacks and disappointments.

RESPECT

is feeling regard and even admiration for yourself and for others; it is being thoughtful and considerate of others.

RESPONSIBILITY

is being accountable, doing our best to meet our commitments, and to keep our word.

WELCOME FROM THE

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Each year, this Annual Report tells the story of our School — the things we have excelled at, the priorities we have, the places we want to develop and aspire towards, and where we place our emphasis and values. Combined, this defines who we are as a school community and where we want to go.

As our School continues its walk towards its Centennial in six years, it becomes ever more apparent each year that we enjoy our current landscape, opportunities, and excellence due to the visionary support and stewardship of generations of stalwarts — those who chose to invest in this community and who saw and believed in the power of education as the vehicle through which the world can be positively impacted. It is humbling and powerful.

As you read this Annual Report, it becomes immediately obvious that the same stretch of commitment that has been given to the School for generations continues today with the same ambition and commitment to stewardship well into the future.

Our recent graduates from the Class of 2024 received acceptances to quite a staggering number of universities across the world, allowing once again, the students at St. George’s School to be part of communities of learning and innovation in world-leading programs.

We are a School driven by our mission and vision, knowing that our boys are excited to step forward into such a varied and relevant set of studies. Pursuing passions and purpose allows us to feel we are holding to that mission and vision as the driving force of our work. This now becomes our focus: to graduate young men who step into the world as attractively relevant, equipped with the skills and values that a modern, rapidly changing world needs from them.

As you read this Annual Report, you will see the work of a School understanding its responsibilities as a full community engaged in developing young men who can have a positive impact. It’s big work, but as you can see, it is something we have been committed to as a School for a long time and will continue to uphold.

Sine Timore Aut Favore,

MR. DAVID YOUNG HEAD OF SCHOOL

INTRODUCING OUR

DEPUTY HEAD OF SCHOOL

As a newcomer to St. George’s School and Canada, I have been afforded the most wonderful opportunity over the last few months to experience this incredible school through fresh eyes and walk alongside the boys as a fellow learner. I have enjoyed learning about the traditions, routines, history, and ambitions of this fabulous school. It’s been a privilege to witness the deep commitment that faculty and staff show these boys, whether they are taking their first, tentative steps on their St. George’s journey as young “Kindies” or as Grade 12 students who are striding confidently and eloquently toward graduation and the plethora of opportunities that await them as young adults.

With over 20 years of experience in the UK independent school sector as a teacher, Cross Country Running and Rowing coach, Boarding and Day house mistress and administrator, I have benefited hugely from working with a vast array of students and educators, each of whom has shaped my understanding and approach to teaching and leadership. As a young Biology teacher, boarding house tutor, and Rowing coach, I quickly recognized the power and importance of holistic education. Being able to support and then reference learning opportunities that students experience in one environment such as on the playing fields, in the theatre, or the river, whilst in another, the classroom magnifies their impact. Furthermore, the relationships that are built between adults and children in these environments and the role modelling and future leadership opportunities that develop in those situations impact these young lives in a myriad of positive ways.

Thus, with a solid commitment to academic excellence and holistic education, we are dedicated to supporting the growth of our boys both inside and outside the classroom. As we translate our Strategic Plan into the lived experiences of our community, we acknowledge that a St. George’s School education builds on firm foundations of established Core Values — Empathy, Humility, Integrity, Responsibility, Resilience, and Respect — in order to develop relevant young men who are ready to make a positive impact in an ever-changing world.

Collaboration and communication are at the heart of my leadership philosophy. I am a firm believer in the power of teamwork and the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere where every member of our community feels valued and heard. I am committed to working closely with all of our highly dedicated staff, the boys, and families, hearing of their experiences and knowing that together, we can ensure that our School remains a place of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect.

As you reflect on the past school year, I invite you to share your thoughts, ideas, and aspirations with me. Whether you are a student with a vision for a new club or society, a parent with a particular insight, or a colleague with innovative ideas for the classroom, your input is invaluable. I am here to listen, support, and work alongside you in making our School the best it can be.

In conclusion, I am honoured to be part of this exceptional school community and am committed to upholding the values and traditions that make our School unique while also embracing change and innovation to ensure we continue to provide the highest quality education for our boys. Thank you for welcoming me into your midst. I look forward to meeting each of you and working together to achieve our shared goals.

Sine Timore Aut Favore,

MS. KAIT WESTON DEPUTY HEAD OF SCHOOL

WELCOME FROM THE

SOCIETY BOARD CHAIR

The 2023–24 academic year marks another significant stride in our journey towards becoming one of the world’s foremost boys’ schools. We are proud to have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for the 13th consecutive year, and applications to join St. George’s School continue to rise. Our boys consistently achieve remarkable results in academics, athletics, and the arts and we see that reflected in the breadth, diversity, and quality of acceptances that they have received from their chosen post-secondary institutions around the world.

The increased engagement of our alumni network reflects their enduring commitment to the current Saints community, serving as a testament to the impact of our efforts. Their accomplishments across academia, industry, sports, and the arts reaffirm our mission to prepare successful, wellrounded adults and community leaders.

As we celebrate the successes of the past year, we look eagerly to the future. The recent launch of our new Strategic Plan, crafted by Mr. David Young, Head of School, with support from the Board, provides a roadmap for sustained growth and guides our community towards future achievements. The overwhelming support for our Strategic Plan from our community instills confidence and drives us to expand our leadership in education and community development.

We are nearing the culmination of our generational effort to develop a new Senior School. We extend heartfelt thanks to all who have supported the One+ Campaign, and we invite others to join us in this final phase. Our boys and future alumni will thrive in this exceptional educational environment, which serves as an inspirational forum for executing our Strategic Plan.

Heartfelt thanks go to the Society and Foundation Board Members for their dedication and support this year. Special recognition goes to our Executive Committee Chairs for their leadership: Mike Mackay '04 (Society Board Vice-Chair and Chair of Advancement), Seonaid Charlesworth (Chair of Strategic Planning and Partnerships), Karen Kwan (Chair of Nominating and Governance), Nigel Kirkwood '83 (Chair of Finance and Audit), and Mike Jagger (Chair of Properties and Facilities).

We also extend our gratitude to the New Buildings Task Force for their commitment to seeing our construction project through, with special thanks to past Board Members Michael Skene, Prentice Durbin, Paul Dunstan, and current members Mark Lewis and Mike Mackay.

Our appreciation extends to Owen Cameron '99, Chair of the OBA Alumni Association, for his enthusiastic leadership, and Jessica Hanick, President of the SGPA, for her tireless efforts in community building. Their dedication has fostered the vibrant community engagement we cherish today.

I am deeply thankful for our dedicated team of faculty, staff, and school supporters, whose commitment has made my first year as Chair of the Society Board incredibly fulfilling and inspiring. Looking ahead, I am eagerly anticipating the continued growth of our exceptional young men and every member of the Saints community. Together, we are moving forward, ensuring we remain future-ready every step of the way. Through innovation and adaptability, we aim to achieve extraordinary success in the ever-evolving educational landscape.

MS. SHANNI ECKFORD CHAIR OF THE SOCIETY BOARD

Sine Timore Aut Favore,

In November 2023, we launched our bold and forward-looking ten-year Strategic Plan which was designed to respond to our changing world and think well into the future. Our world is changing rapidly and in complex ways. As a modern boys’ school approaching our centennial year, we recognize that we must be leaders who are at the very forefront of education so that we might meet that change and complexity on behalf of our students. Our new Strategic Plan is ambitious and charts our course to be a school that is ready and relevant in our changing world.

This Strategic Plan celebrates our history of excellence while looking well into the future. It considers our role as a leading school within society and our significant responsibility to graduate fine young men who strive to do good and seek to make an impact in the community and beyond.

IN A CHANGING WORLD

ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL 2023–33 STRATEGIC PLAN

OUR 10 -YEAR VISION

In a world that demands ambitious action and new thinking… We build young men to be impact makers, agile partners who strive to do good, positively shaping our futures.

St. George’s School enjoys two beautiful and spacious campuses adjacent to the 2000 acres of Pacific Spirit Park in the Dunbar neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia. Our Campus Master Plan was developed to ensure our school community’s facility needs will be met for decades to come. The plan was executed by way of a multi-phased funding fundraising campaign, which began in 2014. Already completed are major restoration projects for our two heritage buildings and renovations of all classrooms at the Junior School, including the library. Most significantly, construction of the transformational new Senior campus will be completed in the 2024–25 school year.

A WORLD-CLASS SCHOOL

TWO CAMPUSES

22.5 ACRES

Adjacent

ONE+ CAMPAIGN AND THE

NEW SENIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS

Doing things well certainly takes time, and St. George’s School continues to be committed to ensuring the new Senior School campus is brought to life in ways that ensure we are prepared for the next 100 years! Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, supply chain issues, a competitive labour market, inflationary pressures, and achieving required approvals, the progress in this transformative project has continued apace. At the end of our 2023-24 school year, we have three monumental new buildings in place, embraced by beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, with final work being completed for occupancy. Those who have enjoyed the opportunity to tour the construction site continue to marvel at the ambitious scope of the project; the magnitude and brightness of the learning spaces; the versatility of the learning and living spaces; and the unlimited potential that will arise as our teachers and students animate the new campus.

The generosity of our community continues to amaze and humble us at the same time. With well over 1000 families participating in the fundraising towards this project and more than $100 million raised, we are in a strong position to fund the project. That said, we are still seeking support and every gift makes an impact. The vision has always been to fully fund this initiative through philanthropy.

If you can help in any way, please contact Mr. Dave Fitzpatrick, Director of Advancement, to discuss the variety of ways in which you can contribute either via email at: dfitzpatrick@stgeorges.bc.ca or in person. For a more detailed portrayal of our vision, please visit: www.onesaints.ca.

A special debt of gratitude is owed to the Society and Foundation Boards of Directors who have guided this important work; the members of the New Buildings Task Force who have shared their expertise; the Leadership Team who have provided daily care and attention; and most importantly, all of our donors who have made this vision a reality.

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ADMISSIONS WITH INTENT

FOSTERING FUTURE LEADERS

This year, the Admissions Department’s focus and initiatives have supported the School’s overall Strategic Plan. Progress can be best framed through the following three approaches:

1

DIVERSIFY THE APPLICANT POOL

Building a student body that is reflective of Vancouver’s diversity is central to the School’s long-term goals. Efforts to increase awareness of the School’s Financial Assistance Program have been central to this work. Additionally, progress is being made to increase the School’s presence and visibility throughout the city. Initiatives include expanded involvement for a second year in local summer Farmers Markets, a fall social media advertising campaign focusing on underrepresented neighbourhoods in Vancouver, and a special information evening for Ukrainian families.

2

BUILD AN AWE-INSPIRING APPLICATION PROCESS

This year, the team was focused on creating memorable moments for the families who applied to the School. This included looking at each interaction as a chance to make a positive impression — an experience that would be shared with others. Often it was initiatives such as enhancing the welcome lobby area in both the Junior & Senior Schools; introducing a ‘prize’ for students after interviews; and a student life focus during Information Sessions. Unfortunately, the Admissions process will conclude earlier for some families than others, but it is important that each family has a positive experience — one that they will remember and share with others.

3

IDENTIFY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

The heart of the Admissions Department’s work is to recruit, assess, and enroll new students who will engage at a high level academically, socially, and co-curricularly. This year, the Admissions Department introduced a new Group Assessment process for applicants for the main intake years (Grades 4, 6, 7, and 8). This group interview style activity allowed for a deeper character assessment; was an enjoyable experience for the students; and provided faculty involvement in the process. Overall, the Admissions Department maintained high standards and met enrollment targets across all grades.

ENROLLMENT

1210

TOTAL STUDENTS Kindergarten–Grade 12

1112

15 COUNTRIES

98 BOARDING STUDENTS

SCHOOL-WIDE RETENTION (Students returning for next year)

ADMISSIONS

*Percentage of families who accepted St. George’s School offer of Admission.

141

DIFFERENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Represented in Applicant Pool (Grades 4, 6 , 7, 8)

11

Admissions-hosted

$ 1.4 MILLION TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTED

283 STUDENTS INTERVIEWED From Grades 4–11

16oz HONEY

Since 2018, the number of students receiving FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE has increased by from St. George’s School Beekeeping Club given away at the Admissions booth at two Vancouver Farmers Markets in 2023

47%

17 COUNTRIES Visited during the ADMISSIONS TEAM 2023–24 BOARDING RECRUITMENT SEASON

AN URBAN RESIDENTIAL LIFE EXPERIENCE

BOARDING AT ST.GEORGE’S SCHOOL

15 COUNTRIES

REPRESENTED IN BOARDING

CHINA

HONG KONG

RWANDA

VIETNAM

SOUTH KOREA

MONGOLIA

MEXICO

SINGAPORE

GERMANY

FINLAND RUSSIA

AFGHANISTAN

PHILIPPINES

REFLECTIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS

The 2023-2024 year was robust in Harker Hall, with plentiful opportunities for exploration, adventure, growth and connection. We explored Vancouver and took advantage of the city’s myriad of offerings. Students attended theatre and music events like the musical Hairspray, and Black Panther at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. They took shots in Paintball and Archery Tag, cheered with a crowd of Vancouver Canucks fans, and volunteered at The Door is Open, cooking for over 200 people at a soup kitchen in Vancouver. We also had more than a third of the house (about 35 people!) head up to Cypress Mountain for skiing and snowboarding every week.

On campus, students represented their Intramural Teams through regular competitions, such as basketball, indoor soccer, and our annual  Winter and Summer Olympics. There were numerous student-led activities, such as weekend cooking classes, board game nights, evenings of pool and poker, and a lively Art Battle! Student Leaders also led and delivered relevant workshops, such as a series on sustainability for our junior students.

Perhaps our favourite opportunities for growth, adventure, and connection came in our overnight weekend trips, planned in collaboration with our Student Leaders. In the fall this included our backpacking and surfing excursions; in the winter, our epic ski and snowboard trips as well as a winter camping adventure (we actually got to sleep in snow caves!). In the spring, many took part in our Rock Climbing trip. We also continued our exchange with the girls of St. Margaret’s School on Vancouver Island.

Community engagement and personal growth continues to be at the heart of what we do in Harker Hall. With a dynamic team of House Parents and Student Leaders to support each students’ development, we encourage healthy connections with one’s self, one’s community, and with the natural environment.

PLACES WE GO

Anvil Island

Sunshine Coast – Backpacking in Tetrahedron Park

Tofino – Surfing

Victoria – Visiting St. Margaret’s School

Whistler - Skiing at Whistler Blackcomb

Penticton – Rock Climbing at the Skaha Bluffs

North Shore Mountains

Vernon –Skiing at Silver Star Resort

Agassiz – Skiing at Sasquatch Mountain

Manning Park

Cumberland – Biking

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Go-Karting

Movie Theatres

Virtual Reality

Archery Tag

Fright Night at PNE

Paintball

Granville Island

Stanley Park Seawall

Escape Room Challenges

Laser Tag

Retro Arcade

Pacific Spirit Park & Jericho Park Volunteering

The Door Is Open Volunteering

Dunbar Community Centre Volunteering

Downtown Vancouver

Karaoke

Vancouver Theatre Sports

The Cultch Theatre Performances

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Vancouver Christmas Market

WORKSHOPS

Non-Violent Communication

Sustainability

Suicide Prevention

Communication skills

Organization and Time Management

Laundry

Men’s Health

Sexual Education and Consent workshops

Racism and Bias

Stress and Procrastination

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

IN-SCHOOL SPORTS

Dodgeball

Basketball

Softball

Rugby

Ultimate Frisbee

Volleyball

Soccer Sundays

Floor Hockey

Badminton

Water Basketball

Fitness Centre

Table Tennis

Billiards

Wrestling

Faculty and Staff Vs. Students Events:

Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer

COMMUNITY SPORTS

Skiing / Snowboarding

Snow Tubing

Lawn Bowling

Bowling

Skating

Bouldering

Disc Golf

Pitch and Putt

Hiking

Cycling

Swimming

Snowshoeing

Paddleboarding

Kayaking

IN-HOUSE ACTIVITIES

Cooking and Baking Lessons

Pumpkin Carving

Sewing

Poker Tournament

Casino Night

Karaoke

Formal Dinners

Pride Week Tie-Dye

Movie Nights

Reindeer Run and Food Drive

Trivia Nights

Fitness Classes

A WORLD OF ACADEMICS

EDUCATION AT ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL

A HOLISTIC APPROACH

FROM KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12

St. George’s School is dedicated to fostering an environment that nurtures the holistic development of each student. Our program is designed to create a learning community where each student belongs, each person has a safe space to develop a strong identity, and each learner is inspired to try, fail, and then to try again to achieve their best. Ultimately, we provide the foundation for our students to develop the skills and character they need to make a meaningful, positive impact on the world.

St. George’s Core Values are woven into every aspect of our program, guiding our students to become well-rounded and principled individuals.

Empathy: We cultivate empathy, teaching our students to understand and share the feelings of others, and to act with compassion and care.

Respect: We instill a deep respect for ourselves, others, and the world around us, fostering a culture of kindness and consideration.

Humility: We promote humility, helping students to remain grounded and to appreciate the contributions of others.

Integrity: We emphasize the importance of honesty and ethical behaviour, ensuring that our students act with integrity in all situations.

Resilience: We teach our students to bounce back from setbacks and to approach challenges with a positive and determined attitude.

Responsibility: We encourage our students to take ownership of their actions and understand the impact they have on their community and the environment.

CHARACTER EDUCATION IS INFUSED THROUGHOUT OUR SCHOOL — ALL THE TIME, EVERYWHERE.

The journey to “who I am” begins with caring adults. In partnership with parents, we aim to cultivate young men who are deeply committed to each other, to their community, and to the world. Relationships play a crucial role in this learning. Each student is supported by dedicated teachers, advisors, and coaches who guide them through their personal and academic ventures. The heart of this identity development is the School’s Core Values.

St. George’s School recognizes the inherent differences in how individuals learn, communicate, and engage. When discussing single-gender education, it’s crucial to recognize that it simplifies a complex reality. Boys, like all individuals, exist on a spectrum of attitudes, aptitudes, and learning needs. However, certain general tendencies are more frequently observed, such as a higher need for physical activity, an inclination towards competitive play, a propensity for risk-taking, and for strengths in spatial reasoning. These tendencies inform our approach to designing programs that leverage boys’ strengths and support their areas of need.

The higher need for physical activity, which can make traditional, sedentary classroom settings challenging, is addressed by integrating active, hands-on experiential learning inside and outside of the classroom. We emphasize physical education with daily physical activity in our Junior School and mandatory co-curricular activities in the Senior School. Our classrooms even feature highly mobile furniture that accommodates different movement needs and micro-fidgeting.

Slower prefrontal cortex development can lead to impulsivity and challenges with organization. To support executive functioning, we create safe spaces that allow boys to “fail forward” and learn from their mistakes. We establish clear rules, norms, and routines to provide structure. We focus on developing executive functioning skills through morning and afternoon homerooms in the Junior School and Advisory periods and a learning management system in our Senior School.

We encourage students to explore their passions and express their individuality through the arts, technology, and innovation. We offer a rich array of programs in Visual Arts, Music, Drama, and Digital Media, providing students with the tools and opportunities to create and innovate. Our Makerspaces and Art Studios are equipped with the latest technology, allowing students to experiment, prototype, and bring their ideas to life.

While boys may excel in spatial reasoning, they often face challenges with verbal and language skills. Our robust Literacy Program includes diagnostics, early intervention for decoding and phonemic awareness, and additional language arts time. We cultivate a culture of inquiry and intellectual curiosity, developing critically thoughtful and curious students. Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills, encouraging students to ask questions and seek answers. We provide a stimulating and challenging academic environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests deeply and pursue excellence. Our Library at the Junior School and Learning Commons at the Senior School are vibrant hubs of learning, offering access to a wealth of resources and fostering a love of reading and discovery.

Our students thrive in environments that incorporate competitive elements and demonstrate clear value. To harness this, we build opportunities for low-stakes competition through games and structured activities like project presentations and Harkness discussions. Collaboration is at the heart of our educational approach. We believe that learning is a collective endeavour, and our collaborative initiatives emphasize the importance of teamwork and connectivity. Our project-based learning model encourages students to work together on interdisciplinary projects, fostering a sense of shared purpose and collective achievement. Through group work and collaborative problem-solving activities, students learn to value diverse perspectives, communicate effectively, and achieve results that surpass individual contributions.

St. George’s School is committed to building fine young men through a supportive learning community that encourages identity formation. Though it doesn’t always look like learning in the traditional sense, we are all about learning here. What we call play in Kindergarten evolves into inquiry in our intermediate grades, which gives our students the foundation and the disposition to dig into real-world research in our higher grades (and beyond our walls). Our Core Values — Empathy, Respect, Humility, Integrity, Resilience, and Responsibility — are embedded throughout our program, shaping well-rounded and principled individuals. By collaborating with parents, we nurture young men who are dedicated to their peers, the community, and the world.

MR. SAM JOHNSTON DIRECTOR OF LEARNING

The Junior School has four main pillars: Academics, Athletics, the Arts, and Community. Each of these pillars make our School what it is today. We relentlessly strive for excellence in each area across the school, and it is with great pride that we look back on our accomplishments from this year.

Academically, the Junior School continued to be a place that valued hands-on learning, getting outside, and collaborating together during classes. Our boys went on field trips to the MacMillan Space Center, Fort Langley, and Cheekamus Centre. To connect their learning to the real world, they travelled as close to our local beaches and parks and as far as Rome, Italy. Outside of school time, the boys enjoyed clubs that promoted their academic classes. Bird Nerds remains a favourite club at the School and the boys regularly enjoy watching birds, identifying them, and even listening to guest speakers. Our Model UN Club is one of the most popular clubs in the upper intermediate grades, and our boys participated in multiple Model UN conferences throughout the year.

The Junior School has a high value for the Arts. We enjoyed the amazing production of Newsies, Jr., featuring students from St. George’s School and York House School. We had multiple musical performances with our Grade 7 Band performing at the Remembrance Day Assembly and our Grade 6 Band performing at Prize Day. Our Junior Choir, led by Ms. Karen Campbell, performed regularly at Assemblies, though their highlight was probably at the Bandstand at this year’s Saints Fair. Our Primary students had a lovely Winter Showcase, where they shared songs, drama pieces, painting, and sculptures with their parents. Additionally, the spring performance of Go Fish! included performances from all students from Kindergarten–Grade 4.

Our School’s Athletics Program is renowned throughout the city. We were pleased to have our Grade 7 boys represent our school on the national stage, taking part in the CAIS U13 Soccer Tournament. They made it to the semi-final round and we were delighted to see their growth and development as a team. We had record numbers of students involved in Basketball, Swimming, Cross Country, and Rugby. We were pleased to see so many students involved in Track and Field this year and our boys were the VOC Track Meet overall winners.

Coming out of COVID–19, our community remains a key priority at the Junior School. We actively looked for ways to bring our community together. This year, we provided families many opportunities to come into the school for Student-Led Conferences, Family Reading Times in Primary, Soft Start in Kindergarten as well as for showcases like the Wonder Expo in Grade 7 and the Green Dreamers Project in Grade 6. Every grade also partnered with another grade in our School to provide opportunities for the boys to mix with older and younger students, reminding them that our community is unique and diverse. Lastly, we recognized the community by celebrating each other. Boys had the opportunity to cheer each other on in tournaments like the Dragon Classic as well as performances like Go Fish! or Newsies, Jr., where the whole school was invited to watch a performance.

MS. KARYN ROBERTS JUNIOR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

The Senior School provides a thorough and comprehensive student experience. Academics, Athletics and Co-Curriculars, Music, Visual Arts, Theatre, and Outdoor Education are all foundational pillars of the Senior School Program. In each of these programmatic areas, we strive for excellence and aim to provide our students with meaningful opportunities for growth and personal development.

One of the great strengths of the Senior School is our emphasis on community and belonging and an intentional approach to the pastoral care of all students. The Heads of Grades provide leadership and oversight over the academic support and well-being of all students in each of their grades. Additionally, each student is assigned an advisor whom they meet with on a weekly basis to discuss personal and schoolwide issues of importance. Our comprehensive learning support, Personal Counselling, and also University Counselling Teams also provide ongoing support and guidance for our students. We strive to maintain a circle of care approach whereby each of our students feel as though they are surrounded by attentive and caring teachers and staff.

In terms of Academics, the depth and breadth of our program is noteworthy. This year, we offered a myriad of courses across 10 separate departments, allowing our students to engage in diversified learning opportunities. Furthermore, learning was extended beyond the classroom with experiences that included community service placements throughout the city on Flex Days; an adventure to the Yukon; an Arts Tour in New York City; and a World War I and II–themed historical tour in Europe.

Artistic creativity and expression were a genuine highlight this year. The major dramatic production of Peter and the Starcatcher as well as the Middle School production of The Outsiders both captivated audiences with riveting performances and stunning set design. Various Visual Arts Exhibits and displays, culminating in an enormously successful ArtsWeek and Rigg Scholars presentation brought a vibrant energy to the Senior School. Furthermore, the Music Department’s various peformances were spectacular and included the collaborative Into the Wild music and poetry combination with the English Department; the Winter and Spring Concerts as well as a variety of Jazz Ensemble performances.

We continue to emphasize the enormous value brought to our students by experiencing the beauty and wonder of the outdoors. Outdoor Education holds a significant place in our student programming. The first and third terms are the key months on the calendar during which we take advantage of the beauty and splendour of the local outdoors. The Grade 8s participated in Navig8; the Grade 9s took part in the Explorer Program; and the Grade 10s participated in the Sea to Sky as well as the Discovery 10 Cohort.

Our Athletics Program enjoyed a banner year with several noteworthy accomplishments. The Rowing Program earned many podium medal finishes at the Canadian Secondary School Rowing Association’s National Championships in St. Catharines, Ontario. Several teams won provincial championships, including Rugby, Golf, Tennis, Skiing, and Curling, while many other teams achieved various championships and overall considerable success. In total, the Senior School Athletics Program includes 41 teams across 19 Competitive Sports Programs.

MR. LEN GURR SENIOR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

A WORLD OF CREATIVITY

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES AT ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE

SENIOR SCHOOL

A unique and defining feature of St. George’s School is the breadth and depth of our programs. This is never more evident than in the selection of Co-Curricular Clubs & Interest Clubs offered to our boys at lunchtime, after school, and on the weekends. Some clubs travel to competitions out of town throughout the school year and even through the holidays. Most clubs have at least one faculty or staff sponsor. Many offer leadership opportunities for students, and up to 98% of the boys participate in one or more cocurricular activities at both Schools.

SENIOR SCHOOL

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE

JUNIOR SCHOOL

50 CLUBS ON OFFER At St. George’s School 98% of students participate in CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS, SPORTS, & ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS Cross

The Junior School offers our students an opportunity to experience a variety of co-curricular activities that are an extension of daily life at the school. The addition to a student’s daily learning is a fundamental part of our school life. These activities are currently offered to our students, before school, at lunch, or after school.

Through our co-curricular activities, our students are provided with an opportunity to extend what they’ve learned in the classroom. At times, they provide the teacher or coach a chance to dig a little deeper with specific elements of a technique that grows the students’ ability as well as their self esteem.

As a Junior School, we offer multiple co-curricular activities to our students. The dedication and enthusiasm displayed by our faculty allow our students a chance to engage in a variety of clubs, choirs, and teams. The co-curricular activities are offered at various times of the year. Activities will either have an Artistic, Athletic, Academic, or Community theme to them. Examples of these are Rugby, Junior Choir, Model UN, Soccer, and STEM Club, among many others. The number of our students who engage in the activities on offer is very high. In one term this year, we had 57 out of 60 students in Grade 5 participate in Basketball, Swimming, or the School Play. Over 200 students from Grades 3–7 were involved and represented our School in Track and Field. And a high number of our boys sang in choirs, performed in bands, drew, and painted in art.

The co-curricular activities provide our students with a chance to connect or participate against other schools, whether they are local or across Canada. When this happens, it tends to be in a competitive environment. Through a competitive and hard-working environment, our students enjoy taking part in all these opportunities and representing the School. This year, the Junior School had success in a number of competitions. At these competitions, our students were able to represent the School individually, in pairs, in a group, or on a team.

• Amnesty International

• Anime, Comic, Games

• Art Club

• Beekeeping

• Business Club

• Ceramics

• Board Games

• Chinese Culture

• Classics Exams/Classical League/Latin Community Leadership Program

• Competitive Math Club

• Computer Science Club

• Contemporary Design Club

• Debating

• Dungeons & Dragons

• Electronics Club

• eSports

• Film

• Foosball

• Experiment Club

• Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

• Georgian Yearbook

• German Culture

• Guitar Club

• Humans of Saints Storytelling Club

• Improv

• Investment Club

• Jazz Combo

• Journalism Club

• Law Club

• Library Monitors

• Life Drawing

• Makers

• Math Challengers 8 & 9

• MUN (Model United Nations)

• Odd Squad Peer-to-Peer Mentorship

• Open Studio Art

• OPUS Literary & Art Publication

• Peer Tutoring

• Philosophy

• Portfolio (Art)

• Portfolio (Writing)

• Public Speaking

• Radio Control

• Robotics/ Technology

• Saints Players Theatre Company

• Saints STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

• Sprouts Community Gardening Club

• Schoolreach Quiz Teams

• Sewing/Textile Club

• Table Top Games

• University Essay Workshops

• Wind Ensemble

• Woodworking

• VEX Competitive Robotics

• Visual Arts

BUILDING BODIES & MINDS

ATHLETICS PROGRAM AT ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL

FALL

CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING

(Grades 3–7)

SOCCER (Grades 5–7)

VOLLEYBALL (Grade 7)

WINTER

BASKETBALL (Grades 5–7)

SWIMMING (Grades 3–7)

SPRING

RUGBY (Grades 6–7)

TRACK & FIELD (Grades 3–7)

95% PARTICIPATION in Junior School Sports

230

STUDENTS

took part in Track and Field and won the title in the BC Elementary Track and Field Championships

86

STUDENTS

out of a total of 92 students in Grade 7, took part in the After School Athletics Program

JUNIOR SCHOOL ATHLETICS

JUNIOR SCHOOL PHYSICAL HEALTH AND EDUCATION

St. George’s School is committed to encouraging physical fitness as a principle of good health and thus, has excellent PHE and Athletics Programs that enable students to develop skills in an age-appropriate and sequential manner. The Kindergarten-Grade 2 students have PE class once a day, every day. Kindergarten students attended PE classes with Sue Young. Grade 1s attended classes with Todd Rogers, and Grade 2s participated in classes with Graeme Webber. The students took part in an inclusive program where they were introduced to a wide range of activities.

The PHE Program commences for students when they are in Grade 3 and provides students with the opportunity to experience a variety of sports and activities in a fun and safe way. The program is designed to enable all students to gain a better understanding of different sports and activities through skill-specific practices and games. Student engagement is always high as they are provided with time to learn or refine these specific sports skills.

To further promote healthy competition, boys are divided into four Wings (Clark, Fell, Mac, and Tupper) and take part in a very popular Wing Games Intramural Program on a weekly basis. In Gameplay, the students are taught how to play and are offered guidance on tactical knowledge that enhances their understanding. All elements of the program are designed to promote students’ health, well-being, and self-confidence. The program also develops their team-building skills and grows their character.

The Athletics Program also provides our students with an opportunity to participate in specific sports. At varying times during the year, these sports are available to our students before school, at lunchtime, or after school. The program builds the foundation work of the PHE Program. During the 2023–24 school year, the following sports were offered at the Junior School: Soccer, Cross Country Running, Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field, Rugby, and Golf. The varying sports allow our students to continue developing individually, while also improving their team playing skills. Through a competitive and hard-working environment, our students enjoy taking part in all these opportunities to represent the School.

Boys were organized into cohorts or learning groups and were able to experience a full range of activities. Within instructional classes, students enjoyed opportunities to practice new skills, refine old ones, and test their skills in game situations. Wing Games continued to provide a healthy level of competition, and we also found opportunities for enrichment activities like dance to take place.

The Athletics Program at the Junior School is designed and guided around the Core Values. There is a strong focus on the boys’ social and emotional development. The students develop a sense of responsibility, a quiet self-confidence, and also learn to work together in teams.

95% PARTICIPATION in Senior School Sports

10+

ALUMNI COACHING

One or more teams

130+ LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

(Team Captain, Co-Captain, Vice-Captain, Manager)

SENIOR SCHOOL ATHLETICS

THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR FEATURED AMAZING PERFORMANCES FROM MANY TEAMS IN ALL THREE TERMS.

Our CSSHL Hockey Teams on the ice at UBC, and the rowers on the Fraser River in Richmond, kicked off our Fall term before classes started with both programs hosting pre-season camps to get the athletes and coaches — some of whom were new to Saints — all on the same page. Tryouts for our three Soccer Teams were next on the calendar as classes began, and then Swimming and Volleyball (for Grades 10, 11, and 12) completed their tryouts and started their training and game schedules. The Swimming Team claimed another Provincial Championship in Nanaimo to end their season. Our Grade 8 and 9 Rugby Teams hit the fields for their training sessions and games. The Cross Country Team took to the trails of Pacific Spirit Park and ran in meets at Jericho Park. That rounded out the sports teams for the Fall Term.

Late November was the start of the Winter Term and it always brings a lot of action to our gyms as all seven of our Basketball Teams start their season after completing tryouts. The Varsity Team started with a Gold at CAIS Nationals and the Grade 9 Team won their BC Invitational Tourney to wrap up their season. The four Hockey Teams continued with their morning and afternoon training, weekend showcases, and a full Flex Game schedule along with trips to Penticton, Medicine Hat, Calgary, Edmonton, and other cities. The U17 Hockey Team went on to win the Tier II championship in Penticton. The skiers, who were eventual Provincial Champions and Boarders, hit the slopes in Whistler and Sun Peaks. Curling took home their first-ever Provincial Championship, while Table Tennis and Sport Climbing also got underway with their on and off-campus training as well as end-of-season Championships.

The final Term of competitive sports begins just before Spring Break and is known as the Spring Term. This term kicked off with tryouts for all of our competitive teams before the two-week break. Over Spring Break, the Golf and the Junior Rugby Teams headed out, as did 30+ rowers, for their International Tours. The Rowing Program commenced full speed ahead in April with a big team travelling to Shawnigan Lake for their annual Regatta before taking a team to St. Catharines, Ontario for their season-end National Regatta, featuring hundreds of boats and thousands of athletes to wrap-up their season. The Rugby Program hosted touring sides and ended their season with great runs at Provincials — the 1st XV securing Gold for the second year in a row. The Track & Field Team and the Field Hockey Team trained out at UBC, while the Ultimate Team’s season had them training off campus as well. The Tennis Team also trained at UBC and it was there that they secured their second Provincial Championship in the past three years. Our Golf Team brought home a Provincial Championship — the third in a row to conclude their season.

In early June, we held the Athletics Awards Night and celebrated many MVPs and other award winners as well as our five Sportsmen of the Year to cap an amazing season for all our dedicated athletes and coaches.

RECOGNITION & AWARDS

TERM 1

Swimming - GOLD at Provincial Championships

Soccer - 1st XI - BRONZE at CAIS National Championships (Held in Ontario)

TERM 2

CSSHL Hockey U-17s - GOLD at Tier II Championships (Held in Penticton)

Basketball - Varsity - GOLD at CAIS National Championships (Held in Montreal)

Basketball - Gr. 9 - GOLD at BC Invitational Championships

Skiing - GOLD at Provincial Championships (Held at Sun Peaks Resort)

Curling - GOLD at Provincial Championships (Held in Kamloops)

TERM 3

Rowing - CSSRAs - 1 GOLD, 2 SILVER, 2 BRONZE (Held in Ontario)

Rugby - Jr. XV - BRONZE at Provincial Championships

Rugby - Sr. XV - GOLD at Provincial Championships

Golf - AAA GOLD at Provincial Championships (Third year in a row)

Badminton - BRONZE at Provincial Championships

Tennis - Sr. - GOLD at Provincial Championships

Our Field Hockey and Water Polo Teams both returned to “game” action for the first time in many years. Our Sport Climbing Team enjoyed their first full season of training and competitions as well. Congratulations to the coaches and players who have been working hard over the past few years to push those programs to new levels.

SENIOR SCHOOL ATHLETICS SUCCESS AND CONTINUED GROWTH

Sport Climbing was recently added to the list of summer Olympic sports and this past Winter Term, our students were able to fully establish a Saints team to compete against other ISA schools. With support from faculty and staff in our Outdoor Education Department, athletes were able to train on a weekly basis and enjoyed multiple opportunities for competition as well.

Field Hockey has a long history at St. George’s School and for more than a decade, we have fielded four teams. Many of our alumni have competed for the National Men’s Team over the past two decades. This past Term 3, our Field Hockey Program was able to field an Under-18 Team for an exhibition game against the Vancouver Hawks. This was the first time in more than a decade that a Saints Field Hockey Team competed in a game. We hope to see increased participation numbers, which would allow us to consider adding an Under-16 Team.

Our Senior 1st XV Rugby Team defeated Shawnigan Lake School to retain the AAA Provincial Championship. This is only the third time in our history that the 1st XV has won back-to-back BC School Sports Championships.

The Junior Rugby Tour to the United Kingdom took place over Spring Break and this was the first Tour for that group in several years. More than 40 athletes and five coaches spent two weeks playing games, training, making friends, and enjoying several cities in England and Wales.

Our AAA Golf Team made history as they became the first Senior School Golf Team to win three BC Provincial Championships in a row after winning the two-day tournament at Arbutus Ridge Golf Course on Vancouver Island.

DEVELOPING CHARACTER

OUTDOOR EDUCATION AT ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL

The Junior School Outdoor Education Program was a resounding success this year. Our Kindergarten-Grade 3 local programs continue to bring our staff so much joy as we help the students fall in love with getting out and experiencing the outdoors. These programs focus on learning, exploring, and of course, play! The highlights of our programs this year included watching eagles eat salmon at Capilano river, visiting and learning the stories of the Camosun Bog, and catching more crabs than we can count at the beach!

In Grades 4–7, our program shifts into our overnight experiences. Students spent extended periods of time away from home and school and learned to live together as a community. It provided a chance for students to learn Responsibility, Respect, and of course, build connections in their classes. All our Camp Programs were huge successes this year as students learned new skills and more about their peers.

JUNIOR SCHOOL OUTDOOR EDUCATION

BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS AND A LOVE OF THE OUTDOORS

Bog,

SENIOR SCHOOL OUTDOOR EDUCATION

BUILDING CONNECTIONS AND COMMUNITY

2023–24 marked another successful year in the Senior School Outdoor Education Program. Throughout the year, we were so excited to help our Senior School Students experience this stunning province through a variety of expeditions that took them as far away as the Nootka Trail, and as close as the beautiful Pacific Spirit Park. Throughout all of these experiences, the students learned more about themselves and continued to build upon the school community that makes our School so special. Students fostered a strong sense of connection with the natural world and with their peers as they worked together to overcome hardships while on these expeditions.

As always, our Senior Outdoor Education Program is highlighted by the Discovery Cohort Program. Students in the class excelled at building a strong community of support, respect, and kindness throughout their 50 days of wilderness trips this year. This community drove them to find immense success during their 20-day final expedition, and all the students should be immensely proud of their achievements.

We are so happy to have helped students to engage in so many outdoor activities this year, and we are confident that the students are stronger from these experiences.

22 LOCATIONS

VISITED DURING SENIOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS

GRADE 8

Camp Summit and Golden Ears Park

GRADE 9

Golden Ears Park

Garibaldi

Sunshine Coast Trail

Gulf Islands

Pitt Lake

Squamish

GRADE 10

Garibaldi Park

Juan de Fuca Trail

Nootka Trail

Broken Group Islands

Sayward Canoe route

Skaha Provincial Park

DISCOVERY

Squamish, Sunshine Coast

Tetrahedron and Gibsons Farm

Seymour Whistler

Elfin Lakes

Kees and Claire Hut

Southern Gulf Islands

Sayward Canoe Route

Juan de Fuca and West Coast Trail

Desolations Sound

Discovery Islands

850 DAYS

GRADE 10 DISCOVERY PROGRAM

17 Students x 50 Field Days

840 DAYS

GRADE 10 SEA TO SKY PROGRAM

140 Students x 6 Field Days

750 DAYS

GRADE 9 EXPLORER PROGRAM

150 Students x 5 Field Days

430 DAYS

GRADE 8 NAVIG8 PROGRAM

140 Students x 3 Field Days

280 DAYS

GRADE 8 COMMUNITY PROGRAM

140 Students x 2 Field Days

A WORLD OF ARTISTIC VISION & CREATIVITY

THE ARTS AND APPLIED DESIGN, SKILLS, AND TECHNOLOGY AT ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL

VISUAL ARTS

7

SENIOR SCHOOL

This year, the teachers made significant strides in celebrating and promoting Indigenous art and artists through our Pro-D Days. The Visual Arts Department visited a series of exhibitions and artist talks, providing a platform for Indigenous voices and creativity. These events not only enriched the artistic knowledge of our teachers but also fostered a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures. This time allowed them to bring fresh perspectives and energy back into their classrooms, ultimately benefiting the students’ learning experiences.

The Visual Arts Department proudly displayed a record number of student artworks across seven different exhibitions throughout the year. One of the highlights was the collaborative Junior and Senior Exhibition held in May, which attracted over 700 attendees at its opening night. This event showcased the immense talent of our students and the collaborative spirit within our program.

The Rigg Scholarships this year were awarded to top honorees who demonstrated exceptional involvement in the Art Program. These scholarships recognize the dedication and hard work of our students, encouraging them to continue their artistic pursuits — all of whom have continued to study Fine Arts at a post-secondary institution.

In terms of university placements, the Visual Arts Department achieved remarkable milestones. For the first time, one of our students will be attending the prestigious Creative College in Detroit, enrolling in a highly competitive Concept Design Program. Additionally, another student will be attending our local Emily Carr University, marking another first for our program. The Visual Arts Department also achieved our first-ever Carnegie Mellon Fine Arts Program placement. ArtsWeek was another resounding success, featuring four keynote speakers and a highlight student Assemblies. The Arts Council played a crucial role in organising the lunch programming, and the department is excited for them to take on an even more active role in the overall planning and execution of ArtsWeek next year.

The Visual Arts Department’s ongoing relationship with the Shadbolt Centre continues to benefit our students through the specialised Ceramic firings; raku, soda, etc. This partnership provides unique hands-on experiences that are invaluable for their artistic development.

The department also successfully revived our bi-annual New York tour. This year, the tour included visits to six major galleries and five Broadway shows, offering students an opportunity to experience the vibrant art scene of New York City firsthand.

Lastly, the Visual Arts Department re-introduced our Artists in Residence Program this year with two different attending artists. Mr. Michael Abraham spent a month in our 2D studios, sharing his expertise and inspiring our students. Another artist, Diane, attended and enriched our Ceramics Studio and classes for three weeks.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

The Junior School offers Visual Arts classes to all students in Kindergarten– Grade 7, and is designed to allow students to experiment and take risks. Additionally, in Term 2, Grade 1s and Grade 6s took part in Art Club. Then in Term 3, the Kindergarteners and Grrade 7s had their chance to take part in Art Club. The students also participated in a Junior and Senior Visual Art Exhibition held in May.

SENIOR SCHOOL

The Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (ADST) Department engages students in the Design Thinking Process and uses it as a framework to stimulate creativity and problem-solving skills. Whether it be Woodworking, Computer Science, Business, Drafting, or even Robotics, students enrolled in the ADST elective courses embrace the opportunity to work on passion projects. In ADST courses, students are often faced with design challenges that require unique and creative ways to solve problems. Some students work alone or in team environments. Students who are organized in teams are intentionally taught how to work collaboratively in order to ensure the best use of each team member’s strength.

25 ADST COURSES OFFERED

113 STUDENTS enrolled in WOODWORKING

219 STUDENTS enrolled in COMPUTER AND DRAFTING

ADST

APPLIED DESIGN, SKILLS, AND TECHNOLOGIES

298 STUDENTS enrolled in BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

JUNIOR SCHOOL

The Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (ADST) Program at the Junior School offers students a dynamic and experiential learning environment where creativity meets practical application. During the 2023–24 academic year, our ADST classes focused on nurturing students’ abilities to design, create, and innovate through our inquiry-based approach to problem-solving. The design process guides students in all grades to gain a deeper understanding of real-world challenges and solutions. From Kindergarten–Grade 7, students engaged in a range of projects that encouraged them to empathise with various contexts and situations. Through this process, students gained an awareness of the needs of others, which informed their approach to design and connected them to real-world problems.

This past year, students at the Junior School engaged in a wide variety of learning experiences in ADST through project-based work. They completed collaborative projects in subject areas including coding, physics, marketing, drafting, building, Indigenous weaving, sewing, and media arts.

Creativity and innovation is central to the ADST Program. Through iterative brainstorming sessions, students explored a variety of ideas and approaches to designing and problem-solving. This creative exploration was complimented by critical thinking that required students to analyze their designs, propose potential improvements, and refine their projects based on feedback and testing.

Collaboration also played an important role in this program. Students often worked on their projects in teams, learning to communicate effectively, plan and delegate tasks, and use their strengths to contribute to their group. These collaborative efforts enhanced their technical skills and encourage teamwork with their peers.

Overall, the 2023-24 ADST Program successfully engaged students in learning experiences that emphasized empathy, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. We are proud of the progress and achievements of our students, and we look forward to continuing to inspire and challenge them in the coming year.

SENIOR SCHOOL

The Theatre Arts Department celebrated numerous accomplishments across all grade levels, fostering incredible experiences and forming lasting bonds through the Saints Players Theatre Company Program. Our Senior actors and crew developed a remarkable camaraderie, having worked together for four or five years. This tight-knit group consistently grew in all facets of theatre production and as performers, demonstrating exceptional skill and cohesion. The Junior student members, supported wholeheartedly by our seasoned production crew showed remarkable leadership and dedication. In middle school, emerging leaders have guided many new members, ensuring they find their place within the theatre community. The Drama 8 and 9 classes had the unique opportunity to perform their self-written class play, which allowed them to showcase their talents before an audience of peers. Drama 10 students experienced significant growth, preparing for a high-stakes production before an audience of over 300 students during our Theatre Arts Deep Dive and again for parents, guardians, and guests at our Curriculum Theatre Night. Drama 11&12 students excelled through mentorship and collaboration between grades, achieving a high level of acting in their Senior Studio class. Their participation and performance at the BC Drama Festival was a highlight of the year, showcasing their talents on a broader stage.

The Saints Players Theatre Company presented Peter and the Starcatcher from November 1–4, 2023 and The Outsiders from April 11–13, 2024. Both productions were performed in front of packed audiences and showcased talented student actors, musicians, and crew members from St. George’s School, Crofton House, and York House. These experiences have provided all students with a profound sense of achievement and have further solidified the Theatre Arts Department’s role as a cornerstone of creative expression and collaborative success at St. George’s School.

THEATRE ARTS

TELEVISION PRODUCTION (TVP) & THEATRE PRODUCTION (TP)

The Television Production (TVP) students experienced immense satisfaction as they completed films from start to finish, culminating in the Rain City Reels Film Festival, a student-led film festival that mirrored professional events like VMUN, complete with sponsorship and professional judging. The Film Studies (FS) Program saw students take full creative control of year-end film projects, handling everything from writing and directing to acting and editing.  Our students from the Theatre Production (TP) Program demonstrated strong management of all Saints Players Theatre Company productions, including an impressive student-led set design for Peter and the Starcatcher as well as a remarkable Capstone Project about stage lighting.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

This year, the Junior School Theatre Department supported students’ artistic growth across Kindergarten–Grade 7 through a variety of in-class and out-of-class activities. Sue Young taught introductory themes to the Kindergarteners while Stephen Sarmento presented activities for Grades 1–7, utilizing the Drama Menu Curriculum out of the UK. Each student received one 40-minute block of Drama time per week, with the exception of once every two weeks for Grade 6 and Grade 7 students due to a timeshare rotation for library time and study hall. During ArtsWeek from April 16–19, there were several hands-on activities for students in Kindergarten–Grade 7. The intermediate students also participated in a Monologue Madness Competition and the winners were presented at the Opening Assembly for ArtsWeek.

NEWSIES JR. — INTERMEDIATE MUSICAL & GO FISH! — PRIMARY SPRING MUSICAL

The intermediate students also performed in Newsies Jr., the Junior School’s Intermediate Musical, which ran from February 7–9, 2024 in partnership with York House and University Hill Elementary. Ten girls in total joined 30 of our boys from Grades 5. Grade 10–12 Theatre Production students supported the show under Mr. Marcus Stusek’s guidance. Newsies Jr. was well received during the student matinee and for the two evening showings. On May 28 & 29, the students in Kindergarten–Grade 4 performed in the Spring Primary Musical Go Fish! There were 168 Grade 1–4 students and 36 Kindergarten students, and the project included several cross-curricular links. During Art classes, students created artwork depicting sea life creatures that were displayed during the performance of Go Fish! and at a Gallery Walk Art Show. The Kindergarteners also ventured on an Outdoor Education Trip to Acadia Beach, providing them with the opportunity to explore and engage in inquiry-based learning about various sea creatures.

HONOUR ENSEMBLES:

• BCMEA Honour Wind Ensemble included 10 students who served in several principal positions.

• The National Youth Band included the following students: Toby Mar ‘25, Principal Trumpet; Aiden Zhang ‘26, Principal Bassoon.

• Canadian Wind Orchestra included the following students: Taj Sangra ‘25, Bass clarinet; and Owen Huang ‘24, Alto Saxophone

CONCERTS:

• Into the Wild was a collaboration with the English Department, St. George’s Wind Ensemble and the Senior Jazz Ensemble.

• A Night at the Movies was a collaborative concert featuring the Senior Jazz Ensemble and Wind Ensemble. Their joint performance of Soul Bossa Nova had the audience dancing in their seats.

• Winter Concert is an annual concert featuring the Concert Band and Jazz Ensembles.

• Spring Concert and Awards Ceremony featured the Concert Bands at each grade level and Chris Guo ‘24, our Graduate Concerto Winner, performing Concertino for Flute by Cecile Chaminade followed by the Annual Awards Ceremony to recognize outstanding achievement in music.

• An Evening of Jazz showcased the Ingrid Stitt Trio and Jazz Ensemble Retreat on January 12 & 13, 2024.

• The Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony featured a performance by the Senior Concert Band.

• The Graduation Ceremony featured the Intermediate Concert Band.

• A Concert On The Field was an outdoor celebration on June 11, 2024, featuring a mass band performance of Happy by Pharell Williams.

MASTERCLASSES:

• Dr. Gillian MacKay, a Conductor-In-Residence from the University of Toronto, spent two days in residence at the Senior School.

• Dr. Gerard Morris from the University of Puget Sound worked with the Senior Concert Band as they prepared for their Windfest performance at Central Washington University.

TOURS:

• Senior Band Tour, February 29–March 2, 2024: The Senior Concert Band returned to Washington State to perform in the Invitational Festival, Windfest, hosted by Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA.

• BC Interior Jazz Festival, April 19–21, 2024: The Annual Jazz Tour to the BC Interior Jazz Festival is a highlight of the calendar for the Jazz Ensembles. The trip gives jazz students an opportunity to travel and have an amazing experience listening to and performing music together.

• Vancouver Kiwanis Concert Band Festival, April 11 & 12, 2024: St. George’s School received three Gold Awards; three invitations to the Nationals (Music Fest Canada); and Gold invites for all ensembles (Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Concert Bands).

MUSIC

JUNIOR SCHOOL

2023–24 was a busy year for the Junior School Music Department. KindergartenGrade 3 students explored a variety of vocal music and focused on developing their understanding of beat and rhythm through group and partner games. The Grade 4s explored a variety of topics like body percussion, composition, the recorder, and the ukulele with Mr. Adam Style.

In December, all Kindergarten–Grade 4 students participated in the cross-curricular Primary Winter Showcase and shared one or two songs. This event marked the first time the Kindergarteners performed for a live audience with their song “Mittens and Gloves”. The Primary grades collaborated again in May, presenting the musical Go Fish! in two performances to both the school and parents. Primary students had the option of joining the Junior Choir as a Co-Curricular Club, singing once a week with Ms. Karen Campbell and Mr. Jonathan Marshall, and performing at events like Remembrance Day, Primary Winter Showcase, ArtsWeek, and the Saints Fair.

Grade 5 students studied clarinet, brass, and general music, and participated in both the Intermediate Winter and Spring Concerts. Grade 6 and 7 students started the year with a full Masterclass on their new instruments during the first Friday back to school. Both groups went on to perform at the Intermediate Winter and Spring Concerts as well as during ArtsWeek. The Grade 7 students demonstrated their musical leadership at the Remembrance Day Ceremony and the Grade 6s finished the year by playing music for the Junior School Prize Day Ceremony. At the end of the year, eight Internal Music Awards were awarded to Grade 6 and 7 students. Intermediate students had two opportunities for musical co-curriculars this year led by Ms. Teigan Paish and Ms. CJ Colville: Intermediate Choir and Afternoon Band. The Intermediate Choir had 35 members and focused on vocal music for Grade 5–7 students. The Afternoon Band for Grade 6 & 7 students had 15 members, providing students with additional opportunities to perform and learn more challenging instrumental repertoire outside of their normal class time.

SENIOR SCHOOL

2023–24 was a fantastic year for the Music Department with a total of 150 students enrolled in the Music Program. Building on the successful European Band Tour in 2023, the Music Department planned for a full year of activities, some of which had not happened since the COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. The first “return” was the Conductor-In-Residence Program which brought Dr. Gillian MacKay, a highly acclaimed conductor from the University of Toronto, to spend two days on campus working with each ensemble. She brought a focus on sound and balance to the boys setting a yearlong goal for refinement in these areas.

A new cross-department initiative took place with our concert Into the Wild, a special collaboration with the English Department, St. George’s Wind Ensemble, and the Senior Jazz Ensemble using Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are as inspiration. Students presented music and spoken word poetry based on the theme of discovering “Your Inner Wild.”

The Senior Band resumed their tour to the Pacific Northwest visiting Dr. Gerard Morris at the University of Puget Sound. They were the only Canadian group invited to perform at Windfest hosted by Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington. The Senior Concert Band received a huge round of applause and praise from the adjudicators for their outstanding performance.

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

GLOBAL STEWARDSHIP AT ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Global Stewardship took on many initiatives in a variety of ways throughout the course of the year at the Junior School. The year started with an advertising and logistical arrangement of the Terry Fox Run that accounted for over $16,000 raised for cancer research through a new online portal that made it easier for families to donate. Following Terry Fox, we had a successful Orange Shirt Day Ceremony and welcomed a Musqueam guest speaker to increase the impact of the day.

At the end of Term 1, we carried out a successful Hamper Drive that helped 133 families from the Junior School and over 300 families across both of our campuses, with great support from parent volunteers and donors. A generous donation from Mr. Jeremy Law of Bundell Foods single-handedly helped 67 families who were new additions, primarily through contacts at Vancouver Coast Health and Women’s Clinics.

In 2024, we supported various other initiatives including Black History Month, International Women’s Day, Earth Day, and other events that focused on in-class resource support as well as having an interactive element for our boys that included door decorating and other classroom activities. Moving forward, we are potentially looking at partnering with Food Runners Vancouver to aid Food Security issues close to home as well as with current Grade 8 student Max W. ‘28 and his food distribution charity.

BUILDING GLOBAL CITIZENS

SENIOR SCHOOL

The Global Stewardship Department supports our students, faculty, and staff in their commitment to fostering an ethic of care in our community and beyond. Our team provides educational programming, co-curricular opportunities, off-site experiences, student leadership initiatives, curriculum development support, and professional development workshops to engage our community members in thoughtful and intentional dialogue. Our work centres around examining important topics such as climate change, food security, sustainability, land stewardship, poverty reduction and inequality, anti-racism, social justice, Indigenous education and reconciliation.

The Grade 8 and 9 Experiential Education workshops during Flex Days provided time for extended workshops and field trips, enabling students to learn from experts in the community and develop empathy and care for our neighbours. Highlights include visiting the Musqueam Cultural Centre to learn about the history of the land we learn on, and working with Insight Global Education to connect with community partner organizations who are doing important climate change and social justice work in the City of Vancouver.

Much of our work supports student leadership in changemaking and we are proud of the work they are doing to build kindness and compassion. Our Humans of Saints Program is a storytelling project that invites us to learn more about our wonderful, diverse community. Saints Sprouts is our community garden project, where a team of students manage and maintain a series of productive garden beds and an indoor herb garden, providing delicious greens for our School Lunch Program. We also support three Student Government Portfolios in the Senior School, doing important action work related to Sustainability, Community Engagement, and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Some of our highlights for the year include hosting a Sleep Out for Covenant House; educating our community through acknowledgement and celebration of Orange Shirt Day, Pride and Black History Month; and engaging our community in a food waste challenge.

One of our major highlights is engaging students in volunteer and mentoring activities via the Flex Day Experiential Learning Placements. We supported the whole Grade 11 class as they left campus eight times over the year to volunteer in local organizations such as Quest Food Exchange, Foodstash, and Crofton Manor. Alternatively, some Grade 11 students became mentors for younger buddies in one of our seven partner school across the Lower Mainland. We are especially proud of our Grade 12 class who completed their volunteer hours for their graduation requirements. Finally, we are thrilled to be leading our Diversity,

and Accessibility Committee for the staff and faculty, which is doing the important work of data collection and

hope of creating a

everyone feels like they belong and matter.

CHARTING BRIGHT FUTURES

COUNSELLING AT ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL

OUR GRADUATES

2023–24 WAS AN IMPRESSIVE YEAR

As the Graduates of 2024 bid farewell to St. George’s School, we celebrate not only what they have accomplished throughout their journey at the Senior School, but also the inspiring young men they have become. From the day that each student stepped onto campus, the School was behind them, encouraging them to follow their own unique path — to explore, to dream, and to embrace the next chapter of their lives with an open mind and heart as well as a sense of purpose. This year’s Graduates continued to embody the bold spirit of adventure and curiosity which defines our student body. Wherever they find themselves, we trust that they will have the knowledge and skills to face the future as good global citizens, committed to leaving a positive footprint in our world.

UNIVERSITY PLACEMENTS

160

1670 APPLICATIONS

Submitted in total to 175 UNIVERSITIES WORLD-WIDE

STUDENTS RECEIVED 825 OFFERS from 134 UNIVERSITIES CANADIAN, US, AND OVERSEAS INSTITUTIONS

7 STUDENTS

Participating in Gap Year/ Athletic Pursuits/Deferral

REPUTATION A WELL-DESERVED

40

265 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN AP PROGRAM

St. George’s School continues to rank among the very best in the world in the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program, as shown by our students’ achievements noted in the statistics here. AP Courses are directly comparable to first-year university-level courses, and the majority of Canadian and American universities will grant first-year credit for courses where students have excelled on the corresponding AP examinations.

8

24

9

Students attending

PERSONAL COUNSELLING

125

STUDENTS met with PERSONAL COUNSELLORS for over 600 direct contact hours

22

GROUP COUNSELLING SESSIONS including 8 new sessions for Grade 8 students.

SENIOR SCHOOL

25

PREVENTION & WELLNESS INITIATIVES offered at the Senior School, including 10 that were led by students and teachers from St.George’s School.

Throughout the 2023–24 school year, the Senior School Personal Counselling Department has continued to advance the emotional well-being and personal growth of our student body. Our team of dedicated counsellors focus on creating a nurturing environment where students feel confident to reach out for help when needed, so they are able to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Central to our achievements were the targeted mental health interventions designed to meet the diverse needs of Senior students. Through a combination of individual and group counselling sessions, workshops, and presentations, we supported students in navigating a variety of mental health challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, and building healthy relationships. Additionally, in collaboration with various departments such as Career-Life, PHE, and Learning Support, we strived to promote emotional resilience and a positive learning atmosphere. Through these collaborative efforts, our Prevention Education Programs addressed critical issues like substance abuse, bullying, internet safety, gender identity, sexual violence prevention, and suicidal ideation through interactive workshops and informative sessions. These efforts empowered students with essential skills and knowledge to navigate challenges proactively, contributing to a safer and more inclusive school environment. Some highlights from this year include “Movember”(November) and Mental Health Month (May), which continued to be anchors for highlighting the importance of taking care of ourselves and others. Meanwhile, a new initiative called “Mini Mos” engaged all 16 Grade 8 Advisory Groups throughout Term 2, fostering open discussions on mental health and providing valuable support to younger students as they transitioned into their first year at the Senior School. Also noteworthy, the Grade 12 Flex Day Wellness Toolkits provided this year’s graduating class with opportunities to engage in workshops that focused on skills to support them in their post-secondary endeavours such as nutrition and campus safety. The impact of our efforts continues to grow, evidenced by an increase in access to personal counselling services, decreased absenteeism related to mental health concerns, and a greater comfort level overall discussing topics related to mental health within the school community. Feedback from students, parents, and faculty underscored the effectiveness of our compassionate support and guidance, helping to promote a culture of well-being alongside academic success within the school community.

In conclusion, the Senior School Personal Counseling Department’s accomplishments this year demonstrate our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment where every student can thrive emotionally, academically, and personally. Moving forward, we are dedicated to advancing our practices, increasing our collaboration with stakeholders, and meeting the evolving needs of our students to ensure continued growth and success in their journey at St. George’s School.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

The Junior School personal counsellors engaged in regular involvement in classrooms teaching Wellness (social/emotional literacy) to the lower elementary grades and focused on digital literacy in the upper elementary grades. Additionally, the counsellors spearheaded the first-ever Wellness Retreat, which was hosted by Grade 2 students for their parents.

The personal counsellors started a small support group for students. Additionally, they continued to build parent connections. For example, Ms. Erin Leach, a Personal Counsellor, was asked to speak at several Parent Information Sessions including Parent Coffee Mornings and Admissions Events.

Ms. Leach also shared a weekly/bi-weekly Microdoses of Wellness for staff, faculty, and the parent community in the Saints eNews. She also initiated a staff Pro-D Day to support regulation in the classroom, entitled The Regulated Classroom.

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL WELLNESS PROGRAM:

The Wellness Program consists of lessons at the Junior School that focus on topics such as social/emotional literacy and wellbeing, emotion regulation, interpersonal skills and dynamics (conflict transformation). These lessons are offered on a weekly, bi-weekly, or even monthly basis depending on the needs of the classroom and the availability of the classroom teacher.

The topics for these lessons are provided by Ms. Erin Leach, Personal Counsellor, in collaboration with the classroom teachers. They provide the students with a sense of familiarity with counselling so that there is a natural “buy-in” to utilize counselling services. They also offer the personal counsellors an opportunity to universally build relationships with the students so there is a level of comfort in seeing them on a one-on-one basis if needed.

ONE-ON-ONE AND SMALL GROUP COUNSELLING:

The Junior School personal counsellors are available to see any students who seek support one-on-one or in small groups. The referrals for counselling are also made by teachers, administration, and parents.

BUILDING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

HUMAN RESOURCES AT ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL

BUILDING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT…

ONE EMPLOYEE

AT A TIME

284 EMPLOYEES 2 HR EMPLOYEES

1500 APPLICATIONS Received (Approximately)

AND SELECTION

120 INTERVIEWS Conducted

$5,000 REFERRAL BONUSES Paid out this past year 21

REDUCED PENSION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FEES

We worked towards attaining lower management fees for the Pension Program, reducing them on average between 16% to 21%. This ensures that all of our employee members are benefiting the most from their pension investments and working towards a significant component of our Strategic Plan — growing towards our vision of a strong future culture where each of us is being comprehensively supported while we commit ourselves to our work.

In this past year, the HR Department’s goals revolved around attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent through a supportive and engaging workplace culture, while continually refining our strategies and initiatives to improve the overall environment. Our HR Plan continues to focus on building employee engagement, one employee at a time. The plan serves as an underpinning to the School’s new Strategic Plan, being modified accordingly with an explicit focus on continuing to foster a future-ready staff culture — a culture of excellence in learning and working together. This includes solving complex barriers that limit staff and faculty’s ability to fully engage in our learning community, including housing, daycare, compensation, and benefits. Having been selected as a Top Employer in BC for 13 consecutive years, we believe we have the right formula and also the right mindset to continually explore ways to move our People Strategy forward.

CELEBRATING AND ENGAGING OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES

St. George’s Day is one of our most cherished celebrations. We host a Whole School Assembly where we initiate new members into our Legacy Club, a very select group of employees who have served the School and our community for 25 years. This year, we welcomed three new members to this prestigious group, hosting a three-course lunch for Legacy Club members past and present. We also continued to sponsor several fitness initiatives such as registrations for the BMO Marathon and RBC Whistler Gran Fondo Cycling Event, and we offer a variety of free weekly fitness classes, including Boxercise and Boot Camp, both led by our own teachers as well as Yoga Classes.

We arranged monthly social sports events featuring Volleyball and Pickleball. We also held Massage Week, offering on-site massages throughout the workday to reward employees and help relieve stress. For Administrative Professionals Day, we distributed beautiful serving boards with Indigenous artwork designed by a local Indigenous artist for all of our support staff. Our goal was to support local Indigenous artists and businesses while also bringing attention to Canada’s important history by providing this special gift for each employee’s home.

Wellness continued to be a large focus for the HR Department. We held a workshop on ergonomic workstation setups for improved musculoskeletal functioning. We also crafted a resource for employees during Mental Health Awareness Month, which highlights the different benefits and services available to our employees as well as tips and tricks to de-stress during the work day.

COMPENSATION

For the upcoming year, we have taken a forward-looking focus on compensation. With rising inflation, we want to ensure our competitiveness at an employer, and we want to do what we can to minimize the impact of inflation for our employees. To that end, we have planned for a minimum 4.5% increase for all positions schoolwide. This places St. George’s School 9% above the BC public system for educators, and also in the top quartile of Independent Schools in BC. We have also implemented a compensation strategy that will help ensure that our Operational staff are provided with a ‘sustainable wage’ while remaining competitive. It is important to note that we are now recognized as an employer who provides a ‘sustainable wage’, which is a critical component of our recruitment and retention strategies. Additionally, this year we partnered with Perkopolis, an exclusive benefit program that provides our employees with access to a variety of entertainment offers, hotels, products, and retail discounts. Approximately 30% of employees registered for the program and can access these deals at any time through the Perkopolis portal.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The HR Department has integrated Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice (DEIJ) considerations into the organization-wide annual review process to reflect a commitment to assessing how well we are all doing at fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. This initiative is also an effort to ensure we are developing goals toward continuous improvement on this front. The DEIJ questions included in the reviews inquire about employees’ experiences with inclusivity and what they can do to improve the overall culture around these topics. Recognizing the importance of diversity and cultural representation, the department actively participated in the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Skills Centre Job Fair. This initiative demonstrates a proactive approach to recruiting and supporting Indigenous talent within the workforce. By engaging with Indigenous communities through job fairs, the HR Department aims to build relationships, increase awareness of career opportunities, and create pathways for Indigenous individuals to contribute their skills and perspectives to the organization. This effort aligns with our broader goals of promoting Indigenous inclusion and fostering respectful partnerships with First Nations communities. The HR Department has responded to new legislation around accessibility by collaborating closely with the ISABC group. This work is aimed at ensuring that the School meets legal requirements while also proactively supporting current and potential employees who may require accommodations. By working with the ISABC, the HR Department can access resources, share best practices, and stay informed about regulatory updates related to accessibility. This work underscores a commitment to providing an inclusive workplace where individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities for employment and career advancement.

A DEDICATED COMMUNITY

ST. GEORGE’S PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The St. George’s Parents’ Association (SGPA) presented an exciting array of enjoyable events from September to June, cultivating community and connection. The Welcome Back Barbecue kicked off the school year with 2,000 guests, serving burgers and Dilly bars. On October 3rd, the Annual Saints Spirit Run hosted 500 participants, 100 volunteers, and cheer squads from each grade. Each participant received the winning medal designed by Daniel W. '28.

The 71st Saints Fair held on Saturday, May 4th, was out-of-this-world with over 800 student and parent volunteers and 2,100 additional attendees enjoying the space-themed day at the Junior School campus. Many Fair favourites along with returning blasts from the past made for a well-rounded and successful event for all ages. The Fair is a year-round production of planning and coordinating, taking countless hours for this year’s Head Convenors, Ms. Noreen Singh and Ms. Shawna Merkur, and the Fair’s Leadership Team.

The Boy-O-Boy Speaker Series featured relevant topics and informative discussions. Starting with A Trip to the Principal’s Office, featuring a panel of St. George’s School Leadership Team members, guests were offered the chance to get to know them and learn about their education philosophy. The second event featured guest speaker Mr. Jesse Miller from Safer Schools Together, accompanied by a panel of St. George’s media experts, providing information on how to support our children through today’s media maze, particularly surrounding influence and extortion. The third Speaker Series discussed how AI will be used as tools in our Schools and beyond, and how to best prepare our families to navigate responsibly, led by guest speaker Ms. Leslie McBeth a known expert in AI from Future Design School, along with members from the Saints Leadership Team and Honour Council Members Howie W. '24 and Will W. '24.

Pre-Play Receptions were hosted for families of each grade to enjoy light refreshments and excitement before all of the Saints Players Theatre Company productions. In collaboration with the Athletics Departments, the Saints Spirit Events brought support and encouragement to three programs; the U15 Prep Hockey Team with a Teddy Bear Toss in support of the Hamper Drive; a day of Rugby, where the community cheered on teams who were playing against their rivals and enjoyed delicious offerings from a food truck.; and supporting the Rowing Teams with an open house at their Richmond Training Facility, complete with ‘Notes in the Boat’, sending words of encouragement to the athletes competing in the Nationals in St. Catharines, Ontario.The Used Uniform initiative repurposed uniform items back to the community seeing two sales this year and provided zero waste for unsellable items.

The Saints Soirée, a Hollywood-themed evening for the parents, faculty, and staff, took place in November. More than 300 guests enjoyed a live band, appetizers, and beverages at the Hollywood Theatre. Food Fest was held in the Junior School Dining Hall for parents, staff, and faculty and featured over 100 dishes contributed by our guests. The SGPA capped off the year with a special lunch for all the faculty and staff letting them know “Yoda Best”! Staff Appreciation Day was a feast fit for royalty, and took place at both campuses to show the cherished Saints staff and faculty our appreciation for everything they do for our boys. Countless cuisine, pastries, beverages, and desserts were delivered for a lavish luncheon that was enjoyed in the beautifully decorated staff rooms. The ”Yoda Best” feeling was vibrant and alive among the guests.

SGPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON JUNE 30, 2024

JESSICA HANICK PRESIDENT

SARAH LO VICE-PRESIDENT

KALLY SINGH SECRETARY

DAVID GOERTZ TREASURER

LISA TSIANDOULAS DIRECTOR, GRADE PARENT COORDINATOR

STEPHANIE BOZZER DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS

NOREEN SINGH DIRECTOR

JULIE PRUTTON FAIR TREASURER

NANCY MOLONEY

DIRECTOR, GOVERNANCE & BOY-O-BOY

TRISH LESLIE DIRECTOR, BOY-O-BOY

XI XI SANG DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS TRANSLATOR

NIKKIE HU DIRECTOR, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

CHRISTINA BROWN PAST PRESIDENT

FUNDS RAISED IN 2023–24 ARE USED FOR:

• Support for the Head of School’s Fund that allows for immediate financial intervention for St. George’s families experiencing loss or difficulty.

• Student Assistance Funds, which provide tuition support for those students who would otherwise not be able to enjoy the benefits of a St. George’s education.

• Enhancement of New Equipment and Amenities.

A WORLD OF TRADITIONS

THE OBA ALUMNI

The OBA Alumni, incorporated in 1950, is a not-for-profit society that works closely with St. George’s School and its Boards to build connections between alumni and the School as well as foster strong personal and professional relationships within our community. The OBA recognizes any student who has completed one full year at St. George’s School as an OBA alumnus. Each year, over 150 new alumni are added to the OBA Alumni community, which has an excess of 7000 members around the world.

THE OBA ALUMNI MISSION STATEMENT:

To inspire and strengthen the engagement of alumni with St. George’s School and of the alumni with each other.

The OBA Alumni is a vibrant and interactive community with a strong presence on Georgian Connect, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social media platforms. The group aims to connect its various generations through mentorship and friendship. Reunion events take place regularly in Vancouver, Hong Kong, Toronto, and New York as well as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and London, England — all of which provide valuable in-person connection points for alumni. Every year, alumni give back with their time and expertise through coaching, speaking engagements, and participation in events like Careers Day and ArtsWeek as well as generous financial support. They are proud to support the School’s goal of continuous improvement and helping our current students to become ready and relevant in our changing world.

OBA ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON JUNE 30, 2024

OWEN CAMERON ‘99

BOARD CHAIR

Fundraising & Merchandise, Global Network & Communications

ALLAN MCGAVIN ‘04

VICE-CHAIR

Signature, Global Network & Communications

MATTHEW LAU ‘12

TREASURER

Finance, Fundraising & Merchandise

JEFFREY LEE ‘95

SECRETARY

House, School Community & Mentorship

RODAN GOPAUL-SINGH ‘88

IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR

Signature, School Community & Mentorship

EDWARD CHAPMAN ‘77

DIRECTOR

House, Finance

EVAN DAVIES ‘04

DIRECTOR

Finance, Fundraising & Merchandise

MAXIM GOTSUTSOV ‘03

DIRECTOR

Signature, Global Network & Communications

CAMERON HUI ‘06

DIRECTOR

Finance, School Community & Mentorship

KENNETH LI ‘95

DIRECTOR

House, Global Network & Community

STEVE MILLEN ’70

DIRECTOR

House, Fundraising & Merchandise

TRISTAN SAWTELL ‘01

DIRECTOR

Signature, School Community & Mentorship

YUTONG ZHANG ‘17

DIRECTOR

Global Network & Communications, School Community & Mentorship

A WORLD OF GENEROSITY

OUR FINANCIAL REPORT

Financially, the School realized another successful year, closing the 2023-24 academic year with an excess of revenues over expenses, after amortization and interest, of $1,161,552. Revenues totalled $62,603,967 and total expenses were $54,232,177. The charts below provide additional information.

REVENUE

We recognize that an independent school education is a significant financial investment. St. George’s School is committed to attracting and retaining students from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds who have the potential and passion to thrive through access to our program. The School’s Financial Aid Program has been developed to assist families who, without financial assistance, would not be able to afford the cost of a St. George’s School education. We believe that attracting the very best students to St. George’s School benefits the entire school community. The Financial Aid Program is funded through Endowment Fund income and the annual operating budget, both of which benefit from donated funds.

Thank you to the St. George’s community for your confidence in and commitment to the School. Your generosity helps ensure that each boy has access to the best educational and co-curricular resources possible and enables the School to expand the educational opportunities offered so every boy can find and excel at his passion.

TO ALL OUR DONORS THANK YOU

ALUMNI GIVING

Andrew ‘80 & Tammea Arthur

Peter Birks

Joost Blom ‘63

Siamak Boroomand ‘96

Chris Browes ‘96 & Family

Brown Family

Andrew ‘83, Katsuko & Peter ‘27 Brown

Brian Campbell ‘61

Chris Champion ‘83

Nathan Chan ‘02

Peter Chan ‘89

Tim Chan ‘96 & Karen Lee

Casey Ching ’02 & Meghan Wells

Ronald L. Cliff ‘46

Mike Cooper ‘54

Harvey ‘83 & Jody Dales

Amanda & Alex Demner

Ross B. Dunning ‘63

John Edmond ‘53

Kenneth L. Edwards ‘59

Adrian Fan ‘94

Heather Finlayson

& William Henderson ‘89

Markus ‘82, Janet, Zachary ‘12

& Alexandra Franiek

Fuller Family

Ross R. Gilley ‘73

Graham Family

W. Douglas Grant ‘92 & Kristen Riddell

Tyler Hislop

Jonathan Hollander ‘06

David F. Hou ‘97

Hsu & Taylor Family

Brandon ‘88 & Eponine Hui

Jack & Will Hungerford

Anthony P. Lee ‘88

Blakeney M. Lewis ‘74

Kenneth Li ‘95 & Family

Christopher T. Loh ‘86 & Rowena Ong

Tim ‘91 & Christina Louey

Chris ‘06 & Noemi Mackay

Mohamed Mansour ‘91

Jim McCreary

Allan McGavin ‘04

Peter G. McGee ‘88

McLean Family

Mottahed Family

Don Nilson ‘71

Palmer Family

Todd G. Patola ‘84

Gavin Reynolds ‘86

Ricci Family

Norm Roaf ‘69

Robert Seppala ’79 & Family

Skene Family

St. George’s Old Boys’ Association

David Sue-A-Quan ‘00

& Vivian Sue-A-Quan

Derek Thong ‘01 & Charmaine Thong

Jamie and Saukok Tiampo

Benjamin Tischler ‘08

Vincent Tsang ‘90

Braeden ‘98 & Norna Waters

Michael Watt ‘83

Brad ‘87 & Florence Yen

Anonymous (14 donors)

ONE+ CAMPAIGN GIVING

Zuheir Abrahams ‘86 & Silvia Chang

Chris & Susan Adams

Adamson Family

Ai Family

Aidelbaum Family

Mike Aksmanovic & Nancy Mcleod

Emre Alca ‘19 & Family

Ismail T. Ali & Emilia Lerzo

Ao Family

Christine & Oliver Applegarth

Aquilini Family

Tali’ah Aquilini

Peter R.B.Armstrong ‘72 & Tristan B.G. Armstrong ‘03

Aujla Family

Tahir & Noorine Ayub

Anda & Mike Bacinschi

Baird Family

Wayne Bao ‘21 & Family

Christopher Barrett ‘07

Mark & Karrie Beauchamp

Max Bedford ‘13

Edward & Rie Belzberg

Michael P. Bentley ‘80 & Lesley Bentley & Family

Peter J.G. Bentley ‘47 & Sheila Bentley

Bertels & Motion Family

Bogart Family

Boris Bong ‘89 & Christopher Bong ‘20

Booth Family

Bowering Family

Anne Boyle

Brittingham & Garza Family

Max Brittingham ‘19

Chris Browes ‘96 & Family

Alix Brown

Peter M. Brown Family

Cheryl & Martin Burian

Stephen & Bronwyn Burke

Burns Family

Kathy Butler & David Ferguson

Cai Family

Reto Camenzind ‘05

Owen Cameron ‘99 & Heather Cameron

Lesley Campbell

Cannon Family

Daniel Cao ‘25 & Family

Carvalho Family

Chalk Family

Ho Yam Chan & Jin Yun Ding

Riley Chan ‘26 & Family

Vincci Chan & Derek Pang

Adam Chang & Victoria Chung

Ling Chang & Guoqiang Xu

Steven Chang ‘31

Edward J. Chapman ‘77

Seonaid & James Charlesworth

T. S. Chau & Family

Sanjay & Manjeet Chauhan

Che Family

Chee Family

Rick Chehil & Madhu Jawanda

Ethan Chen ‘22 & Family

Jason Chen ‘26 & Family

Jerry Chen ‘26 & Family

Jimmy Chen ‘22 & Family

Kuei Ping Chen

Lixiong Chen & Sijin He

Lydia Chen & Stephen Yang

Min Chen & Lin Deng

Wei Xing Chen

Xinmin Chen & Lin Li Luo

Henry Qiang Cheng & Family

Rob & Kerri Chetner

Ed & Alice Cheung

Julius Cheung ‘26 & Family

Tian Yi Cheung ‘23 & Family

Sander Chew ‘84 & Andrea J. Yip

Cristina & Ian Cheyne

Jonathan K Chiang ‘34 & Family

Andre Chilcott ‘80 & Dorothy Chilcott

Casey Ching ‘02 & Meghan Wells

Mattias Chiu ‘28 & Family

Choi Family

Gary Choo & Brenda Pang

Chu & Metcalf Family

Wen & Rachel Chu

Peter & Anna Chuk

Diane & Don Chung

Millie Chung & Jack Yong

Nelson & Shannon Chung

Stephen Chung ‘77 & Gail Chung

Connor Church ‘24

Cicci Family

John Cicci ‘19

Meghan & Steve Clarke

Jonny Clasby ‘23

Ronald L. Cliff ‘46

Jonathan & Ava Clogg

Robert & Darcy Coard

Sarah Coates

Leslie & Larraine Cohen

Coltellaro Family

Katherine & Jeff Crawford

Alex & Jodi Cristall

Curyer Family

Dai Family

Jack Dai

Jianming Dai

Dales Family (Harvey ‘83, Arieh ‘14 & Eli ‘15)

Adrienne Davidson

Dea Family

DeCotiis Family

Delesalle Family

Marco Delgado ‘88 & Xavier Delgado ‘17

Demner Family

Danny & Eileen Deng

Ling & Jie Deng

Monika Deol & Avtar Bains

Gregory Devenish

Jas & Aman Dhaliwal

Sukhbinder Dhiman

Diamond Foundation (Jack Abramowich ‘19)

Allen Ding ‘28 & Family

Jiali Ding & Yanfeng Li

Yun Hua Ding, Donger Lu & Dan Ding ‘14

Dong Family

Jason & Joanna Doray

Brett Dowling ‘14

Robert Driscoll ‘15

Kathryn Dunstan

Paul Dunstan

Durbin Family

Lisa Eastwood & Gregory Lilles

Ken Ecker and Pippa Morgan

Shanni Eckford & Michael Eckford ‘87

Edmonds Family (William ‘14, Joseph ‘17)

Robert Elliott & Francine Lo

Jordan Eng ‘82 & Polly Eng

Peter & Akiko Espig

Jed Evans ‘23

Frank Fa & Lin Lin

Fan Family

Adrian Fan ‘94

Jimmy Fan ‘24 & Family

Joseph Fan ‘24 & Family

Ference Family

Collin & Shannon Ferguson

Finan Family

Luke Fiorante ‘11

Fitzpatrick Family

Linda & Keat Foo

Cole Foreman ‘28 & Family

Jordan Forseth

Forsgren Family

Franiek Family (Markus ‘82 & Zachary ‘12)

Franke Family

Ryan French ‘84

Juliette & Sven Freybe

Nancy Fu

Fuller Family

Joseph Fung ‘99

Gadalla Family

Ashley Gadd & Michelle Wong

Gaglardi Family

Gao Family

Gao Family

Terry & Shenrry Gao

Vivienne Gao

Gauthier Family

Sarah Ghosh

James & Peter Gibbons

Deepak Singh Gill & Family

G. S. Gill & Family

H. Rick Gill

M & P Gill

Rosi & Tony Gill

Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers

Glynn Family

Benshun Gong & Sunny Sun

John & Kelly Good

Angus Gordon ‘24

Graham Family

W. Douglas Grant ‘92 & Kristen Riddell

Ross & Elizabeth Gray

Max Green ‘22 & Jack Green ‘25

Kaesar Grewal ‘24 & Family

Vare & Nisha Grewal

Gu Family

Stephen Gu

Gully Family

Guo Family

Guo Family

Guo & Fang Family

Fen Guo

Jennifer Guo & George Hu

Kevin Guo Family

Patrick Guo & Rachel Li

Al-Karim & Farzana Haji

Han Family

Han & Xiao Family

Beth Harrop & Ben Cherniavsky

Hartley Family

Zach Hauser ‘13

Rob & Sue Hector & Family

Cameron Heng ‘24

The Highbury Foundation

Brian & Andrea Hill

Tracey Hirsch & Russell Steiner

Catherine Holmen

Hong Family

Horne Family

Hou Family

Liberty Hou & Raymond Jin

Kocher Hu ‘22 & Family

Rong Hu & Xuezhu Yu

Winston Zhenghong Hu ‘34 & Family

Hua Family

Huang Family

Christine & Howard Huang & Family

Gang Huang

George Huang ‘20

HGK Huang & Family

Hongwei Huang & Xian Li

Jason ‘25 & Jayden ‘30 Huang & Family

Jay, Alan, Kevin Huang & Family

Rose Huang & Jack Liu

W. Huang ‘27 & Family

Joshua Hugh ‘18 & Matthew Hugh ‘20

Simon Hui & Wiki Leung

Elsa Hui-Derksen

Nav & Sodi Hundal

Hwang family

Robert Irvine & Donna Turko

Karen & Colin Jackson Family Fund

Henry Jagger ‘24 & Family

Vidur & Rekha Jain

Mark & Alana James

Abe & Catherine Jang

Jiang Family

Sophia Jiang & Alex Wu

William Jiang ‘24

Jiao Family

James Jin & Linda Wang

Winston & Howard Jin & Family

Andrew & Crystal Johns

Sam & Sara Johnston

Andrew & Louise Jones

Saul & Sheryl Kahn & Family

Jake Kalpakian ‘86 & Diana Kalpakian

Kelly & Marc Kam

Jackson Kang & Family

Kape Family

Shahzad & Rongrong Karim

Roger Kayo

Kelly Family

Karin Kemeny

John C. Kerr Family Foundation

Khara Family

Paul & Agnes (Umali) Kindrachuk

Kirker Family

Nigel Kirkwood ‘83 & Carolyn Kirkwood

Thomas Kirkwood ‘19

Klann Family

Klassen Family

Alvin Kong ‘26 & Family

Annie Kong & Bernard Bai

Gabriel Kong ‘25 & Family

Koronczay Family

Nancy Kudryk

Kuret & Maiorino Family

Kwan Family

Tony, Margaret & Darren Kwan ‘20

Kwong Family

Anila Lacroix

Lai Family

Lai Family

Lai Family

Chester Lai & Yvonne Wong

Steven Lai ‘15, Stanley Lai ‘19 & Scott Lai

David & Dorothy Lam Foundation

Sara & Scott Lamb ‘79

Yubo Lan & Yuhan Lan ‘27

Lao & Ma Family

Matthew Lau ‘12

Laudan Family

Patrick & Vandana Lecky

Lee Family

Adrian & Carrie Lee

Aiden Marr Lee ‘21

Albert & Kelly Lee

Bill Lee & Li Hong Zhong

Charles & Betty Lee

Dennis Lee & Cristina Bigg

Dow Lee & Family

Fai Lee & Debbie Leong

Jackson Lee & Jacqueline Wu

Jeffrey H. Lee ‘04

Kenneth H. Lee ‘07

Lonny & Anne Lee

Strat Leggat ‘66

Liam Lei ‘34 & Family

Lennox Family

Alan Leong & Naomi Brown

Leslie Family

Daniel Lewin & Jennifer Sankey

Blakeney M. Lewis ‘74

Leanne & Steve Lewis

Mark V. Lewis ‘89 & Carter N. Lewis ‘20

Li & Bai Family

Li & Hu Family

Li & Kang Family

Cheng Ming Li

Chengxue Li & Qian Wang

Daniel Li ‘31 & Family

Dehe Li & Lucia You

Jack & Joyce Li

Jason Li ‘24 & Family

Jayden Li ‘33 & Family

Leo Li ‘32 & Joey Li ‘33 & Family

Matthew Li 29

Michael Kuang Min Li ‘23

Michael Li ‘25 & Family

Thomas Li ‘26

Wei Guo & Anna Li & David Li ‘15

Wei Li & Jun Li

Wenguang Li & Xiaoyan Fan

Zhen Li & Ying Shuang Xue

Frank Liang & Jane Bao

Yuanze Liang & Family

Austin Liao ‘34 & Family

Daniel Lim ‘26

Xiaogang Lin & Lin Hu

Rocky Ling & Susan Chen

Geoffrey Litherland ‘84

Liu Family

Liu & Jiao Family

Charles Lee Liu & Family

Davin Liu

Ethan Liu ‘21

Hua Liu

LEADERSHIP AT ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL

AS OF JUNE 30, 2024

SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shanni Eckford

Chair of Society Board of Directors (EX-OFFICIO)

Executive Committee Chair

Mike Mackay ‘04

Vice Chair of Society Board of Directors (EX-OFFICIO)

Advancement Committee Chair

Seonaid Charlesworth

Society Board Director

Strategic Planning & Partnerships Committee Chair

Karen Kwan

Society Board Director

Nominating & Governance Committee Chair

Michael Jagger

Society Board Director

Property & Facilities Committee Chair

Nigel Kirkwood ‘83

Society Board Director (EX-OFFICIO)

Finance and Audit Committee Chair

Karen Grant

Society Board Director

Strategic Planning & Partnerships Committee

Hao Min

Society Board Director (EX-OFFICIO)

Property & Facilities Committee

Advancement Committee

John Newell

Society Board Director

Property & Facilities Committee - Vice Chair

Martha Piper

Society Board Director

Nominating & Governance Committee - Vice Chair

Gary Pooni

Society Board Director

Advancement Committee – Vice Chair, Nominating & Governance Committee

Peter Wilken

Society Board Director

Nominating & Governance Committee

Strategic Planning & Partnerships Committee

George Zhao

Society Board Director

Advancement Committee

Strategic Planning & Partnerships Committee

Owen Cameron ‘99

Chair of OBA Alumni Board (EX-OFFICIO) Advancement Committee – Nominating & Governance Committee

Jessica Hanick

President of the SGPA (EX-OFFICIO) Advancement Committee

Mark Lewis ‘89

Chair of Foundation Board of Directors (EX-OFFICIO)

FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mark Lewis ‘89

Foundation Board Chair

Victor Tsao Audit & Risk Management Committee Chair

Chris Tsoromocos

Investment Committee Chair

Ryan French ‘84

Nominating & Governance Chair

Ben Cherniavsky Director

Jamie Brown ‘86 Director

Claudia Ferris Board Secretary

NEW BUILDING TASK FORCE

Paul Dunstan Chair of New Building Taskforce

Mark Lewis Chair of Foundation Board of Directors

Shanni Eckford Chair of Society Board of Directors

Michael Skene ‘85

Former Chair of Society Board of Directors

Prentice Durbin ‘89

Former Chair of Foundation Board of Directors

Paul Leslie Outside Advisor

David Young Head of School

Neil Piller ‘85 Director of Operations

Sanjay Chauhan Director of Finance

LEADERSHIP TEAM

David Young Head of School

Kait Weston Deputy Head of School

Sanjay Chauhan Director of Finance

Karen Potter Director of Human Resources

Neil Piller ‘85 Director of Operations

Andrew Shirkoff Director of Risk Management

Dave Fitzpatrick Director of Advancement

Aaron Andersen Director of Admissions

Sam Johnston Director of Learning

Alan Hesketh Director of Residential Life

Len Gurr Principal, Senior School

Karyn Roberts Principal, Junior School

Linn Cardinal Recording Secretary

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