As we celebrate 125 years of excellence, it is a moment to reflect upon the extraordinary journey that has shaped St. Andrew’s College and to chart the course for our promising future. Rooted in our mission to develop the complete man, the well-rounded citizen, we stand committed to upholding the values and traditions that have guided us for generations while embracing new opportunities to prepare our boys for a rapidly evolving world. Our strategic framework remains our compass, grounded in our key differentiators of boys, brotherhood, boarding, tradition, and holistic programming. As always, we are unwavering in our dedication to providing an environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, emotional resilience, and ethical leadership. These are the qualities that define a St. Andrew’s education, equipping our students with the wisdom, adaptability, and integrity needed to thrive in any field they choose to pursue.
Our ongoing partnership with St. Anne’s School is an essential component of our vision. This Partnerhood allows us to preserve the unique advantages of an all-boys academic environment while cultivating mutual respect and understanding between our students and young women from St. Anne’s. Through this partnership, we provide authentic opportunities for our students to develop the interpersonal skills that will serve them well as they enter a diverse and interconnected society.
To support student growth, we are deeply invested in advancing best practices in teaching, learning, and wellness. Our academic rigour is bolstered by our CAIS accreditation, a curriculum enriched with Advanced Placement courses, and a commitment to employing exceptional educators. Equally, our extensive athletics, arts programs, and extra-curricular activities encourage our students to push boundaries, cultivating resilience, creativity, and teamwork that extend beyond the classroom.
As we look ahead to 2030, our strategic priorities focus on:
Embedding wellness in every facet of school life, nurturing boys who are mentally, emotionally, and socially prepared for the challenges of modern adulthood;
Expanding our leadership programming to inspire boys to lead with integrity, empathy, and humility;
Leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and programs in science, technology, and innovation, ensuring our students are prepared to thrive in a world that demands adaptability and ingenuity.
Thank you for your steadfast commitment to St. Andrew’s College. Together, we will continue to mould boys into complete men grounded in tradition and equipped to lead with courage, vision, and purpose.
Sincerely,
Kevin R. McHenry Head of School
A SENSE OF COMMUNITY. EXTRAORDINARY ACADEMICS. COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS. EXTENSIVE VISUAL ARTS, DRAMA, AND MUSIC PROGRAMS. TRADITION.
THESE ARE THE HALLMARKS OF ST. ANDREW’S COLLEGE.
Mission
Dedicated to the development of the complete man, the well-rounded citizen.
Key Differentiators
Boys
Dedicated to best practices in boys’ education that foster boys’ learning, leadership, and character development.
Brotherhood
Fostering a deep-rooted sense of belonging and community among students to build lifelong bonds.
Boarding
Building independence, resilience, and a strong community spirit in Canada’s largest all-boys boarding school.
Tradition
Honouring our rich tradition and staying true to our core values while evolving with modern society.
Holistic Programming
Compulsory, comprehensive co-curricular programming in the arts, athletics, and leadership, ensuring every boy develops a wellrounded skill set and thrives in all areas of personal growth.
Partnerhood
A partnership where St. Andrew’s College meets St. Anne’s School — two campuses, two Heads of School, one Board of Governors. Two unique schools, one inspired community.
Vision
EQUIPPING YOUNG MEN FOR A WORLD OF EXTRAORDINARY POSSIBILITIES.
Values
COURAGE
TRANSFORMING TEACHING & LEARNING
EXPLORING PURPOSE & PASSION
The Pillars of our plan
INSPIRING CITIZENSHIP
NURTURING WELLNESS GROWING COMMUNITY INVESTING IN US
Transforming Teaching & Learning
Empowering Growth Through Inquiry & Excellence
We empower students to construct meaning from a broad and deep understanding of the world and to become knowledgeable, compassionate, and confident citizens. Our goal is to be a leader in boys’ education by creating inclusive learning environments and promoting a culture of critical inquiry, academic rigour, and excellence. We aim to develop literacies and skills in our students, build in them the capacity to solve complex problems, and nurture socially conscious individuals inspired and prepared to create meaningful change, contribute to society, and add lasting value to the world.
Our Commitment to Your Son’s Education
Build Foundational Skills:
Prioritize the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills that form the basis of academic and personal achievement. Ensure that students master fundamental competencies, providing them with the tools they need to excel in all areas of learning. Building these fundamental skills will lay the groundwork for continued growth and the confidence our boys will require to navigate their next steps, whether at school or beyond.
Inspire Ethical Leadership:
Encourage students to become champions of social change by fostering a strong foundation in ethical decision-making. Ensure that, where appropriate, courses include content that requires students to wrestle with ethical and moral issues. Leverage co-curricular and leadership programming to help students grapple with the issues of leading with integrity, making responsible choices, and positively impacting a particular community. Seek to graduate young men who will navigate the complexities of the modern world with a strong moral compass.
Cultivate Critical Thinking:
Encourage students to engage in reflective thinking by prompting them to explore and question ideas from various perspectives. Require students to justify their thinking through evidence. Where appropriate, ensure course content addresses complex local and global issues that can be viewed from various perspectives and viewpoints. Design curriculum and assessments to challenge students to engage in the habits of mind necessary for productive decision-making. By emphasizing
critical thinking skills, our program will more closely align with our mission, particularly cultivating responsible citizenship.
Embrace Neurodiversity:
Create an environment where students are supported and valued for their unique strengths and perspectives. Elevate our commitment to cultivating a culture of compassion and respect, ensuring teachers are equipped with the training and resources to support neurodiverse learners. By focusing on student strengths, we ensure that no boy is left behind on the Andrean journey.
Create Transformational Learning Spaces:
Continue to ensure the classroom experience is primarily about the metamorphosis of the boy as he moves through the stages of learning with technology that redefines his world and teachers who understand that the right instructional strategy, implemented at the right time, can accelerate and compound learning takeaways. Provide teachers with advanced training in instructional strategies that engage and excite students.
Partner with St. Anne’s:
At the heart of our Partnerhood lies a shared commitment to excellence in education. By leveraging the combined expertise of our community members, we are ready to enhance teaching and learning for our students. This collaboration cultivates an adaptive framework where innovative pedagogies, interdisciplinary approaches, and best practices are exchanged and refined. We empower and resource faculty to inspire students to reach their full potential through a transformative learning experience that prepares them for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Exploring Purpose & Passion
Building Confidence Beyond the Classroom
We inspire students to expand their capacity beyond the classroom, encouraging them to explore their purpose and passion through expansive co-curricular opportunities that promote holistic growth and embody the school’s mission of “developing the complete man, the well-rounded citizen.”
Our Promise to Develop the Complete Man
Ignite Passion:
Spark our students’ curiosity, ignite their passion, and unleash their imagination through comprehensive co-curricular activities to enhance personal development. View the co-curricular and athletic programs as extensions of the academic program and, through these programs, provide students opportunities to explore their interests, discover new talents, and build confidence. By engaging in diverse activities, students discover new interests and passions that spark new dreams.
Expand Learning Horizons:
Expand the horizons of our students’ educational journey by offering diverse experiential learning activities. Place renewed focus on providing hands-on experiences beyond traditional classroom instruction, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. Enriching our program with innovative, interactive opportunities allows students to explore new interests, develop life skills, and better understand the world around them.
Broaden Perspectives:
Provide activities that open our students’ minds to diverse perspectives and global experiences. Through carefully curated programs, we inspire students to think beyond their immediate surroundings to understand different cultures, ideas, and viewpoints. Our commitment to broadening their horizons ensures students develop an inclusive mindset, preparing them to empathize with those around them.
Support Holistic Growth:
Continually reassess the schedule to find opportunities between St. Andrew’s and St. Anne’s for students to explore and nurture their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being. By structuring a schedule that balances learning with co-curricular activities and wellness practices, we create an environment where students can explore their passions, build resilience, and navigate life with confidence and joy.
Foster Healthy Relationships:
Our partnership with St. Anne’s School fosters authentic, healthy relationships in an environment that champions exploration and self-discovery. By designing and implementing programming that encourages meaningful connections, we create a supportive community where students from both schools can thrive. These relationships are the foundation upon which students can explore their passions, understand their purpose, and develop the resilience and empathy needed to navigate a complex world.
Inspiring Citizenship
Fostering Respect, Leadership, & Compassion for a Pluralistic Society
We cultivate a positive culture of leadership, stewardship, advocacy, belonging, and inclusion. By providing students with the foundation for empowered citizenship, we work to ensure that every student has the confidence, wisdom, and compassion to contribute to a pluralistic society.
Our Vision for Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders
Foster Self-Awareness and Respect:
Through academic and advisory curriculum, encourage introspection that empowers students to develop a nuanced understanding of themselves and respect for others. Through intentional programming and reflective practices, cultivate an environment where students are encouraged to explore their inner selves, recognize their strengths, and embrace their unique identities. Simultaneously, we aim to instill a culture of empathy and appreciation for the diverse backgrounds and perspectives within our community. This dual focus on self-awareness and respect for others enhances personal growth and builds the foundation for a brotherhood far beyond our gates.
Model Courageous Conversations:
Model brave, intentional conversations that demand reflection and accountability. Tackle difficult topics head-on, using them as opportunities for growth and understanding. By modelling how to engage in these conversations with honesty and respect, every voice is heard, and real change begins. These discussions are essential for developing leaders prepared to confront and address challenging social issues.
Develop Transformational Leaders:
Through co-curricular programming (e.g., student leadership, chapel, and speaker series programming), showcase transformational leaders who drive change, intentional stewards who make thoughtful decisions, and informed advocates who champion social change. Encourage students to embrace these attributes through their formal and informal leadership endeavours.
Promote Community Engagement:
Integrate real-world experiences, partnerships with local organizations, and opportunities for community service into the daily program, ensuring students understand the complexities of social issues and actively participate in addressing them. By fostering a sense of responsibility and agency, we prepare students to take on leadership roles in their communities to make a positive impact.
Inspire Engaged Citizenship:
Our citizenship programming is at the core of our commitment to developing socially responsible and engaged global citizens. By integrating complementary citizenship initiatives across both institutions, we offer students opportunities to participate in meaningful, impactful activities beyond the classroom. This programming enhances their understanding of civic duty and inspires them to shape their local and global communities actively.
Nurturing Wellness
Practicing Well-Being & Developing Resilience
We commit to a holistic approach to well-being, building a culture where students and staff balance resilience, health, and wellness.
Our Approach to Well-Being
Promote Healthy Lifestyles:
Redefine what it means to live a healthy life by elevating the conversation around wellness through advisory, assemblies, Health & Physical Education classes, and athletics. Aim to create a movement that prioritizes physical, mental, and emotional well-being as essential pillars of success during and outside academic time. Intentionally structure wellness into the daily routines of the school community for students and staff.
Create a Culture of Care:
Transform our community by empowering staff to nurture every student’s potential and equipping students to support one another. By embedding a culture of care and connection into every aspect of our school experience, including comprehensive training and professional development, our staff become skilled mentors who understand the unique needs of each student. At the same time, teach students empathy, collaboration, and peer support to grow into compassionate citizens who uplift and nurture their peers. This approach builds a school culture where everyone is invested in each other’s growth and well-being, making the Andrean community stronger, more resilient, and greatly connected.
Integrate Wellness Initiatives:
Seek new opportunities for innovative wellness initiatives which can be leveraged to uplift and support students and staff. Lead the way among Canadian schools in redefining what wellness means in our community. By exploring new approaches to health and well-being, we commit to initiatives that go beyond the ordinary and are tailored to meet the needs of our students and staff. Through mindfulness programs, physical fitness challenges, mental health resources, and holistic wellness practices, we ensure that wellness is at the forefront of our practices, resulting in a healthier, happier, and balanced community.
Growing Community
Building Sustainable Relationships
We cultivate belonging, cooperation, and support within our schools while building strong connections with local and global communities. By staying true to our core values and traditions, we strengthen our ties with internal and external communities and work closely with St. Anne’s School to enrich the Andrean identity and experience.
Our Approach to Creating a Thriving Community
Strengthen Brotherhood:
Elevate the spirit of brotherhood by embracing every opportunity to deepen connections, foster camaraderie, and build a community where lifelong friendships flourish. By creating intentional spaces and opportunities that unite students across the grades and decades through collaborative projects, teambuilding activities, and shared traditions, we nurture a culture of support, loyalty, and mutual respect. This enhances the brotherhood within the confines of our campus and beyond graduation. Strengthening these ties ensures every student has access to a powerful network of Andreans, feels a strong sense of belonging, knows they are part of something truly special, and carries that bond with them long after they leave our gates.
Expand Horizons:
Establish relationships that connect our school with diverse local and global communities. By actively seeking intentional partnerships and collaborations beyond our campus, we open doors to greater opportunities. Whether through local or global service projects or virtual collaborations, we are dedicated to broadening the horizons of our students.
Accelerate External Engagement:
Engage with external organizations to elevate our school’s visibility, strengthen our brand recognition, and build powerful, positive associations within and beyond our community. By forging partnerships with leading industry organizations, educational institutions, and community groups that align with our vision and values, we ensure that the St. Andrew’s name is synonymous with excellence and innovation. This proactive approach will enhance our reputation and attract new families, opportunities, and employees, establishing SAC as a respected and desirable educational institution.
Align the Partnerhood:
The Partnerhood between St. Andrew’s and St. Anne’s is more than a collaboration—it is a mission-aligned alliance that strengthens the fabric of our educational communities. By continuously defining, refining, and building this Partnerhood, we create a shared vision that aligns with the values and goals of both schools. This growing community promotes a sense of belonging and purpose, where students and employees are united in their commitment to the holistic development of each student.
Investing in Us
Building a Legacy for Future Generations
We foster a thriving, student-centred community where individuals belong and flourish by focusing on people, places, and practices that prioritize growth, sustainability, innovation, and a dynamic educational environment.
Our Approach to Strategic Investments
Investing in People:
Ensure shared priorities and a sense of purpose, empower growth and development to their potential, and create a sense of belonging where happiness and wellness matter. We ensure staff are supported and challenged by investing in training, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities. Prioritizing wellness and happiness cultivates an inclusive culture that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and creates a sense of belonging, where every team member can bring their authentic selves to work and contribute to our collective success.
Investing in Facilities:
Invest in accessible, flexible, and inspiring facilities that meet the needs of our community today and into the future. Investing in sustainable, state-of-the-art facilities ensures St. Andrew’s is a vibrant and welcoming place to live, learn, and grow. St. Andrew’s College continues to invest in infrastructure revitalization and innovative additions to campus buildings.
Investing in Innovative Practices:
Embracing innovative practices that enhance the growth and well-being of our community ensures our campus is welcoming, safe, and forward-thinking. Focusing on cutting-edge approaches creates an environment where students and staff can flourish while safeguarding our future through strong financial planning and proactive risk management. Our commitment to environmental stewardship is at the heart of this strategy.
THERE IS ONE MORE CRUCIAL PILLAR.
TWO SCHOOLS, TWO CAMPUSES.
ONE, A BROTHERHOOD.
ONE, A SISTERHOOD.
Intentional Partnership:
The intentional partnership between St. Anne’s and St. Andrew’s provides students with a unique educational experience that blends the strengths of all-girls’ and all-boys’ learning environments with the benefits of co-ed schools. The classroom experience is tailored specifically to the learning styles and needs of students in each school, allowing them to focus on their academics and develop confidence in their abilities. Outside the classroom, the schools develop authentic opportunities for students to come together for co-curricular activities, building collaboration and meaningful relationships. This balance of all-boys’ and all-girls’ academics and the opportunity for joint co-curricular experiences enable students to gain value from the best of both worlds.
Foster Healthy Relationships:
Fostering healthy relationships between students encourages positive, respectful, and supportive interactions that promote understanding, collaboration, and empathy. This involves teaching students to appreciate differences in perspectives, break down stereotypes, and develop mutual respect. By interacting in our shared environment, students build emotional intelligence, develop conflict-resolution skills, and learn to support one another’s growth in personal and co-curricular settings. These experiences foster long-lasting, meaningful connections and enable students to grow into wellrounded, socially adept individuals.
PARTNERHOOD VISION STATEMENT
Sense of Belonging:
Fostering a sense of belonging ensures that when students come together, they will do so in an inclusive and supportive environment where they feel valued, connected, and accepted. When students feel they belong, they are more likely to participate actively in joint activities, build meaningful relationships, and collaborate effectively. This unity strengthens their emotional well-being, boosts their self-confidence, and creates a shared identity that transcends individual school campuses.
Through an intentional partnership between St. Anne’s and St. Andrew’s, we provide opportunities to foster healthy relationships, cultivate a sense of belonging , and enrich experiences beyond academic classes.
Enrich Experiences:
Enriching experiences beyond the classroom benefit students from both SAC and SAS by fostering personal growth, skill development, and social interaction that complement their academic learning. Joint activities, such as sports, arts, clubs, and leadership roles, challenge students to step outside their comfort zones, promoting teamwork, communication, and adaptability. These co-curricular pursuits mirror realworld situations, preparing students for future success while building a sense of community and meaningful relationships. Students develop empathy, collaboration, and mutual respect by participating in a shared environment, leading to a more holistic, well-rounded educational experience.
