Traditions

School traditions build
bridges across the years

Saint George’s enduring traditions build pride among students and strengthen ties between the school and its graduates. For opening day assembly on Graduation Lawn, older students take the hands of younger ones in an exuberant Dragon Dance led by the seniors at the head of the dragon, the school’s mascot. Those seniors close the school year on the same lawn. They cross over Graduation Bridge in formal attire to the tears and cheers of their families to receive their diplomas and be individually recognized for their character as well as accomplishments.

Between those milestone events, many school traditions instill strong, positive values. At their weekly assembly, Lower School students honor human “giraffes” – people who stick their necks out for others, show persistence, and have big hearts. Middle School students grow through the challenging and fun Dragon Slayers Program. A climate of trust exists schoolwide, evidenced by lockers left open and students moving between classes without warning bells. Taken together, our traditions help build an inclusive, caring community that supports all Saint George’s students.

"The best traditions are the ones that help define the community – that reinforce our values as a school – and graduation certainly fills that role. In a ceremony designed by the first students to graduate from Saint George’s, girls in white dresses and boys in blue blazers walk across the white bridge, processing on the lawn amid the serenade of bagpipes.

Mo Copeland, Head of School.