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“A central aim of the St. George’s School is the release of creative energy in the child.
Every child wants to know a multitude of things that they do not know.
Every child is endowed with the capacity to express themselves, and this innate capacity is immensely worth cultivating.”
First St. George’s Prospectus, 1930
Over the Years
1930
St. George’s welcomed its first class of 22 students, pioneering progressive teaching and learning practices that were considered outside of the norm. The original building was located at the corner of Clarke Avenue and The Boulevard.
1946
By 1946 the school had grown to more than 80 students from preschool to Grade 9, and had moved into a series of “rambling, comfortable” residential buildings at the corner of Ramezay Avenue and The Boulevard.
1955
On the occasion of St. George’s School’s 25th anniversary, students presented Principal Agnes Matthews with a sketch of their “dream school”. Two years later, the present-day High School building at 3100 The Boulevard was completed.
1958
The Class of 1958 became the first to graduate from St. George’s High School. Eight students received their diplomas, including one who had been at St. George’s since Grade 1 - the first “lifer”.
1971
St. George’s acquired the former St. George Snowshoe and Curling Club at 3685 The Boulevard, which was then renovated and expanded to become a new home for the Elementary School.
1993
Students, parents and teachers collaborated to bring about new updates to the Elementary School. State-of-the art computer labs and expanded library facilities were a fitting addition to usher in the new millennium at both campuses.
Extra-Curricular Activities at St. George’s Elementary School
Robotics
Junior Robotics is a fun, hands-on introduction to mechanical engineering, design and computer programming. In Senior Robotics, students get to discover the endless possibilities afforded by St. George’s High School’s fully-equipped robotics labs.
Glee Club
Students in Elementary School at St. George’s can get involved with St. George’s popular Glee program as early as Grade 2. Junior Glee has everyone singing and dancing as they learn to coordinate rhythm and movement. In Grades 4, 5 and 6, the “E Minor” Glee Club works year-round to perfect a repertoire of songs, ultimately opening for the High School’s “G Major” at their yearly show.
Athletics
Teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and commitment are values we seek to nurture in our students through our Athletics Program. St. George’s provides opportunities to be involved in sports both competitively and recreationally. Our Elementary School students play soccer, hockey, ultimate frisbee and more. Here be Dragons!
Photography Club
A series of workshops facilitates the discovery of the basics of photography: camera function, techniques in portrait photography, colour, lighting, photojournalism and much more. Students gain hands-on experience while being challenged creatively.
Farm to Table
Farm to Table engages students in the process of growing, harvesting and creating recipes and natural products from our very own St. George’s gardens. Students learn about the importance of community-supported agriculture and eating and buying local as they are immersed in a sustainable social movement.
Community Learning
St. George’s students are encouraged to connect classroom learning with the wider world. In Kindergarten, they prepare a full Thanksgiving dinner for the needy in partnership with a local food bank. Throughout their time in Elementary School at St. George’s, students make meaningful connections with a community in Tanzania that St. George’s has an ongoing relationship with.Ultimate Frisbee
Extra-Curricular Activities at St. George’s High School
LEADERSHIP
Student Leadership Team
Grad Committee
Green Team
School Ambassador Program
Yearbook – Green Dragon Review
The Breakfast Club: Advocacy & Awareness Alliance
Big Brother & Big Sister Program
World Scholar’s Cup
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Games Club
Chess Club
KnitWits
Magic – The Gathering
MATH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
STEAM Team
Science Fair
AP Psychology
Robotics
Extreme Science Club
LANGUAGE ARTS
AP/Langue Maternelle Coaching
Book Lovers Anonymous
Creative Writing
El Club de Español
Debating
ARTS
AP Art Club
Urban Sketching
Photography Club
Junior & Senior Jazz Band
School Play
Musical
Stage Crew
Glee Club G Major
Glee Championships Team
SPORTS, FITNESS AND
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Soccer
Cross Country Running
Flag Football (Boys)
Strength Training
Golf
Basketball
Swimming
Badminton
Skating
Snowshoeing
Wilderness Survival Skills
Cross Country Skiing
Futsal
Flag Football (Girls)
Tennis
Yoga
Ultimate Frisbee
Track & Field/Halo Road Race
Intramurals
Fitness Centre Student Supervisor
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Rock Climbing
White Water Rafting
Hiking
Skating
Fall & Winter Camping
Wilderness Survival Skills
Snowshoeing
Cross Country Skiing
Downhill Skiing
