St. George’s School builds fine young men ready to do good in our world. We are responding to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving society with a renewed focus on excellence, wellbeing, and empowering students to understand their own identity and positively shape the future.
Our unique and interconnected pathways are intentionally designed to build on our rich programs and traditions, guiding each boy toward his full potential and a life of purpose and impact.
THE JOURNEY TO GRADUATION AND BEYOND
Our aspiration for how our graduates will impact the world.
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. OUR VISION
OUR PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE
OUR UNIQUE PATHWAYS
The traits we believe will best equip a St. George’s School Graduate to animate our vision.
A St. George’s School Graduate is:
We believe that these are three essential strengths that, when acquired and woven together, allow every boy to develop the traits described in our Portrait of a Graduate. As such, they describe the pathway to being a Graduate who is seen and experienced as being ready and relevant.
We recognize the need to intentionally design interconnected pathways through which a boy will acquire the traits of our Portrait of a Graduate.
WELLBEING
Our Core Values shape each boy’s unique journey through St. George’s School, fostering belonging, wellbeing, purpose, and a sense of self. With a deep understanding of both their identity and their connection to the broader world, our Graduates are prepared to navigate complexity with integrity and empathy, responding to the needs of others with care and compassion.
LEADERSHIP
Our Graduates are motivated by a commitment to lead with purpose and meaningfully effect change in their own diverse and unique ways. Their experiences at St. George’s School prepare them to discover their passions, embrace responsibility, and lead with impact within their communities and the wider world.
ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET
We nurture curiosity, creativity, and collaboration in our students such that they are ready to thrive mentally and physically, embrace new ideas, and confidently seize opportunities that advance knowledge and contribute to the betterment of society. Undaunted by challenges, our Graduates are deeply committed to making a meaningful impact on the world, others, and themselves.
WELLBEING A BOY’S IDENTITY
Empowering Students To Care For Themselves And Others
We know that men are not always well, and we know that there is an opportunity to develop men who more actively look after themselves and those in their community.
We believe that by understanding one’s identity, values, and wellbeing, students can build confidence and foster meaningful connections from a place of care for themselves and others.
At St. George’s School, we cultivate an environment where boys explore and embrace who they are so that every boy can progress to fulfil his potential and ambition.
Our approach to wellbeing empowers boys to thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially, preparing them to engage in the world with empathy, purpose, and confidence.
LEADERSHIP MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT
Developing Leaders Who Do Good In The World
We know the world needs strong leaders, those who understand themselves, care for others, and take meaningful action.
We believe that leadership is about far more than personal success; it is a recognition of one’s responsibility to contribute meaningfully to the world. Our Graduates’ experiences should motivate them to lead with integrity and intention, in whichever way they choose to make an impact.
At St. George’s School, this journey is intentional. It begins with self-curiosity, grows through connection with others, and expands into a broader understanding of themselves and the world. This progression ensures each boy develops the confidence, empathy, and perspective to lead with purpose.
ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET
INNOVATIVE
AGILITY
Fostering Curiosity, Creativity, And A Mindset For Innovation
We know the world is rapidly changing and requires innovation, forward thinking, and action. We know that imbuing agility and adaptability, coupled with comfort in failure and pulling together networks of expertise is utterly essential in allowing us to positively impact major societal challenges.
St. George’s School has a long history of graduating young men with these qualities and we understand that intentionally developing these traits in our future graduates is essential.
We believe that curiosity, creativity, and adaptability are essential attributes needed for all our graduates to thrive. We cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset in each student, teaching them to embrace challenges, identify opportunities, and develop solutions that respond to anticipated societal needs.
Each of these pathways is important but perhaps not particularly unique. We believe the power of intentionally weaving our three pathways together, with each pathway holding the other accountable, exponentially amplifies their impact. And that’s what makes this special.
Across a boy’s journey through St. George’s School, the interconnected pathways of wellbeing, leadership, and entrepreneurial mindset are anchored in our Core Tenets of Identity, Innovation, and Impact. Whether through leadership opportunities, entrepreneurial ventures, or personal growth initiatives, each pathway reinforces the others, ensuring every Graduate is prepared to lead, innovate, and thrive.
RESPONDING TO A CHANGING WORLD
Our unique pathways are designed to prepare our students to be ready to do good. As they graduate from St. George’s School, they will know who they are and live a life of purpose and impact — one that is theirs to define.
St. George’s School is situated on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy əm (Musqueam) peoples. Our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation is foundational to our future, and our strong desire is that this is experienced throughout a boy’s journey through our school and beyond.
