We love to celebrate our students’ success and good deeds, in school and beyond. Here’s four recent successes and feel good stories to share!
Tristan Donates 10 Inches of Hair to Charity
Tristan Sander (Grade 5) recently made a generous contribution to the Locks of Love initiative by cutting 10 inches of his hair. After three years of growing it long enough to donate, Tristan’s hair will be used to create a wig for a child suffering from cancer or hair loss. His selfless act of kindness is a beautiful example of compassion and generosity, and we’re proud of his commitment to making a difference.
Luella Shines at Prestigious Debate Tournament
Luella Zhang (Grade 7) showcased her skills at the prestigious Cal Invitational Debate Tournament at UC Berkeley last month. Competing in the Junior Varsity Public Forum (JV-PF) category alongside her debate partner, Evan from St. George’s School, Luella helped advance their team to the Top 8 out of 126 teams earning them quarter-finalist honors.
Luella’s individual performance also earned her a spot among the Top 20 speakers out of hundreds of participants from top schools across North America. A remarkable achievement, especially given the competition from older, more experienced debaters. Luella’s success in this field not only highlights her skills, but also the strong foundation of critical thinking and communication fostered at SJS.
Jayden Wraps Up Stellar Speed Skating Season With Personal Bests All Round
As the 2024–2025 speed skating season officially came to an end last Friday, Jayden Li (Grade 6) competed in his final provincial short track meet at Prince George, where he achieved personal bests in all of his races!
Over the three-day competition he finished 1st in the 400m, 2nd in both the 200m and 1000m and 3rd in the 800m, taking home the overall silver medal and he also helped his team earn a bronze medal in the relay.
Jayden described it as the “perfect way to wrap up the season”. We cannot wait to hear more of Jayden’s skating success next season!
Miuccia Starts Her Dance Season Strong in Seattle
Miuccia Yang (Grade 10) started her 2025 dance season strong in Seattle as she placed in the Top 10 dancers in the Spotlight Dance Competition. Miuccia’s three solo dances won a Diamond Award. She also won the One Pointe Judges Award for her breathtaking ballet performance, while her acrobatic solo won the 8th overall Senior Elite Gems Solo Award. Congratulations to Miuccia, we look forward to seeing more of her dancing both and out of school this year!
