ANNUAL REPORT 2006
G. Kingsley Ward presents the Colonel Tilston Awards to honour the students who, in the opinion of the faculty, have set the best example in their class for effort, persistency and tenacity in their studies and in all other school activities. Upper school honourees were (l-r) Alex Mann
Chairman of the Board of Directors Jeff Chisholm presents the Middle
’07, Perry Thomson ’08, Thomas Brindley ’09, G. Kingsley Ward,
School Colonel Tilston Awards (l-r) Sam Roberts-Aasen ’11, Borna
Matthew Eaton-Kent ’06 and Graham Thompson ’06.
Kalantar ’12 and Jordan Slaman ’10.
Welcome to the 107th edition of Prize Day at St. Andrew’s College. Regardless of distance traveled, either from across Yonge Street or from distant countries, it is wonderful to have you with us at this, the last formal event of the year. Our diverse, international student population is one of the unique features of St. Andrew’s College – one that truly enriches our community. It is nice to be under the “big top” again. Do you remember the blue and white tent with the holes in it – we got UCC to buy it! I knew we’d get the last laugh. Every school year has its distinguishing characteristics. As Mr. Chisholm mentioned, CESI’s visit was a major preoccupation. Every single member of the Board, faculty, staff, and Ladies’ Guild Executive were involved to some degree. Thank you to all of these groups for their openness to the Visiting Committee. I think it is appropriate in this setting to also thank you, the parents, for investing your hard-earned dollars in the education of your son at S.A.C. The impressive report from CESI should confirm the fact that you made the right choice of school. It also gives the Board and administration confidence that changes we have made
over the past nine years have made for a better school for the boys. Over the summer, we will either mail, email, or post on our website a copy of the report. Another distinctive element of this school year was extraordinary acts of courage by our students. “Courage” is often defined as “that quality of mind or spirit enabling one to meet danger or opposition with fearlessness”. At St. Andrew’s, we recognize one student per grade who, in the opinion of the faculty, has set the best example for effort, persistency and tenacity in their studies and other school activities. They displayed these characteristics under adverse conditions and exhibited courage under fire. Five boys, instead of four, will receive the Colonel Frederick A. Tilston award. Colonel Tilston won the Victoria
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Board of Directors member Michael Sifton ’79 presents the R.H.M. Lowndes Prize to Andrew Pitkin ’10. It is awarded to the boy in grade 8 who best excels in studies, games, deportment and character. Mr. Lowndes was a student here from 1906 to 1912 and was a dedicated member of the Andrean community.