News

Athletic results for spring term announced

5/31/2019

This morning’s Athletic Assembly in Ketchum Auditorium was a celebration of the spring sports successes.

SpringSmash 2019 gives back to the community in a big way

5/31/2019

Warnings of severe thunderstorms forced SpringSmash to be rescheduled to perhaps the nicest day of 2019 so far.

Space agent beams in

5/29/2019

It’s rare opportunity to chat with a member of the Canadian Space Agency and thanks to the Middle School’s SpaceX Design Challenge this year, the boys enjoyed this special occasion Monday afternoon in Ketchum Auditorium.

Varsity Badminton wins 2019 CISAA Championship

5/23/2019

With 1 gold, 3 silver, and a bronze medal won on Wednesday, the Varsity Badminton team secure the 2019 CISAA Badminton Championship.

Varsity Cricket Saints smash records in huge win

5/23/2019

The Varsity Saints Cricket squad put on a batting clinic Wednesday setting numerous records at our own “Gordon Ackerman” pitch, scoring a gargantuan total of 213 runs in only 25 overs against visiting TCS.

Final chapel service in academic year for Class of 2019

5/21/2019

The Class of 2019 started off their final chapel service of the year with the singing of a favourite hymn, Amazing Grace.

McEwen Leadership Case Study Competition

5/17/2019

On Wednesday, May 15, the brightest business minds from the grade 10 Introduction to Business (BBI2O) class competed in the finals of the McEwen Leadership Case Study Competition.

Varsity Cricket with impressive CISAA league win

5/17/2019

Despite the score line looking extremely close, the Varsity Cricket batters needed less than 20 minutes to pass TCS’s innings total, thus earning their first league win since 2016!

Introducing St. Andrew’s Prefects for 2019-2020

5/16/2019

It was a standing-room-only crowd in Ketchum Auditorium during a full-school assembly this week as the new slate of Prefects was announced.

OCT Qualified Teacher (or equivalent) & Soccer or Football Coach (Sept 2019)

5/13/2019

At St. Andrew’s College, we’re interested in reframing the conversation about teaching and learning inside and outside of the classroom. Our new strategic plan reaffirms our commitment to hiring transformational teachers - those who have the passion, drive, and expertise to help extraordinary boys become exceptional young men.

We are looking for teachers, coaches, and mentors who are relentless at pursuing modes of instruction that will ensure student growth and success.

Wanted: Upper School Science Teacher & Soccer or Football Coach (Sept 2019)

5/13/2019

At St. Andrew’s College, we’re interested in reframing the conversation about teaching and learning inside and outside of the classroom. Our new strategic plan reaffirms our commitment to hiring transformational teachers - those who have the passion, drive, and expertise to help extraordinary boys become exceptional young men.

We are looking for teachers, coaches, and mentors who are relentless at pursuing modes of instruction that will ensure student growth and success.

Focus 2019 a three-day expo of SAC talent

5/7/2019

Focus is celebrating 30 years of envelope-pushing theatre in a three-day celebration of stage plays, music, and art May 8-10.

Spanish students showcase culinary skills

5/6/2019

Gracias to the boys in Claudio Numa’s grade 11 Spanish class who provided a delicioso lunch this week.

Cadet Corps calendar in full swing

4/30/2019

It was a fantastic day for the #142 St. Andrew's College Highland Cadet Corps Sunday as they held their annual Church Parade in Aurora.

Successful RoboCup Jr. Competition for SAC students

4/25/2019

The York Region RoboCup Jr. Competition came to St. Andrew’s College on Tuesday as the School hosted 72 students from five schools.

Excellent experience for students at the Cornell Model UN Conference

4/18/2019

The St. Andrew’s Model UN team travelled to Ithaca, New York to compete in the Cornell Model United Nations Conference.

Musicians bring home impressive results from Chicago trip

4/18/2019

This month, 85 bandsman and 15 art students travelled to Chicago to experience “the windy city” at its best.

SAC Jr. Reach Team places third at York Regional tournament

4/11/2019

The St. Andrew's College's team repeated their third-place standing again this year, at the Junior Reach Regional Tournament.

Excitement builds for SpringSmash 2019

4/8/2019

As much as SpringSmash is about sports and play, the charitable aspect of the day is just as important.

Reflecting on Humboldt tragedy, one year later

4/8/2019

Last year around this time, a hockey team from Saskatchewan was heading to a playoff game, but they never made it. Sixteen were killed in the accident and a team, community, province, and, a country were profoundly impacted.

SAC participates in Schoolreach program

4/5/2019

The Senior Reach Regional Tournament was held on Thursday, April 4 at St. Augustine Catholic High School in Markham, Ont.

Author visits to share stories with students

4/4/2019

No matter the age everyone enjoys a good story. Especially when it is told by someone who has mastered the art of storytelling.

Students take centre stage

4/1/2019

SAC’s Director of Music, Sandi Chasson, is heading up the 2019 Conference of Independent School Music Festival (CISMF).

Celtic Concert an evening of magic in Wirth Theatre

3/8/2019

There were pipes and drums and so much more at this year’s Celtic Concert.

Reading on the menu as staff treated to book tasting in Towers Library

3/6/2019

Faculty and staff dined on some tasty literary treats at this morning’s professional development session.

CISAA Curling Championships: Double gold for Boys and Open teams

3/4/2019

It was an exciting day on Toronto's Donalda Club curling sheets Friday, March 1.

Strong effort from U16 Saints against Crestwood Prep

2/28/2019

The U16 Basketball Saints travelled down to Crestwood Prep for their CISAA semi-final game against the first place Crestwood team.

Toronto Youth STEM and Innovation Conference a success

2/28/2019

On February 19, a group of 10 SAC Upper School students attended the Toronto Youth STEM and Innovation Conference (tysi2019.com) at the MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto.

SAC students compete in 2019 Harvard Model UN Conference

2/26/2019

Twenty-five SAC students travelled to Boston to compete in the 66th annual Harvard Model United Nations Conference.

Boys test their geographic knowledge in Canadian challenge

2/25/2019

Grade 9 student Jonathan Shen is this year’s school champion in the Canadian Geographic Challenge.

Nordic Skiing senior boys qualify for OFSAA

2/22/2019

Congrats to all members of Saints Nordic Ski team for a tremendous day at the COSSA/CISAA combined championship race today at Lakefield College School.

Musicians bring down the house

2/20/2019

An abundance of snow and cancelled buses did not stop the bands of St. Andrew’s from competing in MusicFest Regionals.

SAC Curling ends regular season splitting games

2/19/2019

Saints Curling teams split two games against Bayview Glen on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Bradford Curling Club.

Students lend a hand to communities in Ecuador

2/15/2019

Doing good deeds is a reward unto itself, but helping out in the Amazon rainforest is a special kind of treat.

Writing with award-winning novelist

2/13/2019

In his most scary and ghost-like voice, author Joel A. Sutherland began his presentation, “A day like today is perfect for staying inside and telling ghost stories.”

SAC impresses at DECA Provincial Competition

2/11/2019

This past weekend SAC DECA went to the Sheraton Centre to compete at the DECA provincial competition.

Old Boys share post-secondary and career advice with grade 11s

2/6/2019

The first career lunch for grade 11 students featured an anesthesiologist and the boys were far from asleep during his presentation.

Tie-breaker tips Open Curling game to TFS

2/6/2019

An afternoon game on Tuesday, Feb. 5, demonstrated that adjusting game-play to ice conditions is an important skill in curling.

U16 Basketball faces off against tough opponent

2/6/2019

The U16 Basketball Saints travelled to Crestwood Prep to take on behemoth Elijah Fisher and their U16 squad.

Chinese New Year celebrated with dumplings and good luck wishes

2/5/2019

Boys were in for a delicious treat at lunchtime in the form of dumplings and other goodies to celebrate Chinese New Year.

First Basketball Saints upbeat despite loss

2/5/2019

The First Basketball team headed to Ridley College on Monday, February 4 for a must-win game to keep their CISAA playoff hopes alive.

Latest SAC Today episode: Model UN, chess, squash, MacPherson

2/5/2019

The newest offering from our Broadcast Journalism students is on our YouTube channel and is well worth the watch.

Middle School boys get creative on Visual Arts Day

2/5/2019

From watercolour painting and portrait drawing to sock puppets and wire sculpture, it was certainly a time for Middle School boys to let their creative spirit flow.

Saints swim to success at training meet

2/4/2019

Our Saints made us proud at the Pan AM pool in Markham on Wednesday, January 30.

Moving stories of adversity through Huddle Up

2/1/2019

There is no better way to start a Friday than to hear inspirational messaging about anti-bullying.

Varsity Hockey Saints victorious at the MacPherson Tournament

2/1/2019

With a thrilling 5-3 victory over Shattuck-St. Mary’s, the St. Andrew’s College Saints won the 2019 MacPherson Hockey Tournament title.

Great defensive effort for U16 Basketball Saints

1/31/2019

It was a great match for the U16 Basketball team versus local rival Villanova.

Holocaust Remembrance Day sparks discussions in Chapel

1/31/2019

The theme during Chapel services this week was Holocaust Remembrance, a mournful and serious topic.

Stanley Cup-winning guest speaker at the MacPherson Luncheon

1/29/2019

Following the morning games on the Friday of the MacPherson Hockey Tournament, all eight teams, their coaches, and any family that made the trip to St. Andrew’s College were welcomed into Cole Hall for a traditional luncheon.

Visual Arts Festival a showcase of student creativity

1/25/2019

It was a feast for the eyes at St. Andrew’s as more than 100 top visual arts students from independent schools spent a day immersed in creative pursuits.

A few great wins by 1st Squash

1/23/2019

First Squash members are showing a lot of improvement and we saw some great wins yesterday by Caden McHenry, Charlie McDonald, Ryan Sutherland-Pace, and Jason Garner.

First Basketball loses after strong first half

1/23/2019

The First Basketball team hosted UCC in a rematch of their recent battle in Toronto.

Home game a charm for U16 Basketball Saints

1/23/2019

The U16 Basketball Saints faced off against UCC in the warm and safe confines of the Yuill Gymnasium.

Momentum builds for MacPherson, January 25-27

1/23/2019

The 36^th Annual MacPherson Hockey Tournament is just around the corner and you can feel the excitement building around the School.

Prefects host co-ed conversation on gender roles

1/23/2019

A co-ed conversation delving into gender roles and sexual harassment took place at St. Andrew’s.

Tough loss for First Basketball Saints

1/21/2019

The First Basketball team squared off against UCC in an important league matchup.

First Basketball in race toward playoffs

1/20/2019

The First Basketball team hosted Ridley College Saturday morning for a critical CISAA league game.

Swim Team breaking records in the pool

1/18/2019

The U16 and Varsity Saints traveled to the Markham PanAm pool Thursday, January 17 for their second meet of the season.

Victory for U16 B Basketball Saints

1/16/2019

Coming off the December break and into a tournament, shorthanded, is never a good thing for confidence.

Great intensity shown by U13 Basketball team

1/14/2019

The U13 Basketball team took to the court against St. Michaels College in what would be the Saints best performance so far of the season.

Creativity meets innovation as SAC hosts CIS Visual Arts Festival

1/8/2019

Art is on the agenda as St. Andrew’s hosts the CIS Ontario Visual Arts Festival.

Gary West Hockey Tournament lined up for January 18-20

1/7/2019

The Gary West Sr. Boys Hockey Tournament has eight teams set to battle it out for a third year.

SAC Biathlon on target at Ontario Cup #1

1/4/2019

Over the Christmas Break, SAC Biathlon members, Thomas Childerhose and Mikey Bahen, raised the bar competing at the two-day Ontario Cup #1 Biathlon.

2019

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