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Special Feature by Directors of Teaching and Learning Dani Jansen, High School and Laura Officer, Elementary School As we continue to build a progressive, current curriculum and live out our school’s Statement of Commitments, we have asked ourselves an important question: In a wonderfully diverse school community, why do we dedicate specific time and focus […]
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As a young student in Zenia Dusaniwsky’s Elementary School art class, Shirley Barnea was putting the finishing touches on a painting of a cat when a splotch of black paint landed exactly where she didn’t want it. She called Zenia over in dismay. Instead of helping her clean it up, Zenia asked what she saw […]
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Just a few weeks into the school year and our community is buzzing with activity. Between sports team tryouts, a Welcome BBQ, The Terry Fox Run and the usual settling-in that comes with new classes and new faces, there’s been a lot to share together. Here’s what our community has been up to so far. […]
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At the start of the school year, before the routines of the new term have fully settled, our High School students spend their first days somewhere else entirely: a farm in Tadoussac, a surf pool in Brossard, a canyon trail near Quebec City, a stage in Stratford. It looks like adventure. It is also, deliberately, […]
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The St. George’s community is mourning the loss of Edward (Eddie) Nurse, a cherished teacher, mentor, and community advocate who passed away on August 23rd. Eddie was highly regarded for his significant contributions to his community and his dedication to education in Montreal. Born in Montreal and raised in Little Burgundy, Eddie found his calling […]
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Several students come early. Not for the session, for the animals. Ms. Hunter’s cat Mitsy and Mr. Driedger’s dogs, Bernie and Ellie, are already in the room when they arrive. Dr. Jessica Hutta, veterinarian, noticed. “Even in the teenage years, the impulse to be ‘cool’ was overridden by the joy of being with an animal,” […]
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Great teaching starts with listening. In 1977, a St. George’s alumnus observed that our school is defined by its ability and willingness to change. Nearly fifty years later, that spirit is still very much alive. On Friday, May 15, our faculty gathered for our first annual Data Day, a dedicated professional development day grounded in […]
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When a Grade 1 student’s bike needed diagnosing, volunteer mechanic Ben Adler rode it to the far end of the High School parking lot, came back, and got to work, explaining every step to the wide-eyed student watching beside him. Minutes later, the student took off, cheering, joining friends on the track with a bike […]
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Learning, Leadership, and Community in Action Earth Day came to life across St. George’s this year. At the High School, students spent the day learning practical skills they could carry beyond the classroom. They tried visible mending to give clothing a second life, made eco-friendly cosmetics, and took part in a “Bee Craft” workshop led […]
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What do you get when you combine friendly competition, great food, and a community that shows up for its students? The Big Dill, a pickleball fundraiser for Scholarships and Bursaries, held at Le Deuce Club on April 14. Located near the Royalmount district, Le Deuce Club is a new padel and pickleball club offering players […]
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