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Georgian Parents Guild
A Message from the Guild President
Dear Georgian Parents,
I hope you have all had a wonderful, restful and restorative summer. While the end of summer can often be bittersweet; where carefree days are replaced with routine and new beginnings, and that crisp fall air starts to bookend our days, September has always felt like the ‘true’ start of the new year.
On behalf of the Georgian Parents Guild, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all our new and returning families for an exciting school year ahead. This year is an extra special one as it marks the 60th anniversary of the College – an incredible milestone to celebrate together!
For all our new Georgian parents, The Guild is our Parents Association, and as an RSGC parent you are automatically a member - we are delighted to have you as part of this incredible community.
The Guild’s main purpose is to foster parent connections. We do this by organizing a variety of events throughout the year - some of which are fundraising initiatives while others are purely friend-raising social gatherings. From our annual Mistletoe festivities, Cheese Sale, and Parent Connection events to Hidden Gems Talent Night, Community Service outreach, Coffee Mornings, Uniform Sales and Arts Night, the Georgian parent community is always ready and engaged to make these events a huge success. Together, we raise funds to support capital improvements, provide financial aid bursaries, and support various school and Chapel needs.
The Gala also makes its return this year - the first since 2019. More on that to come from our amazing Gala Committee, but it will be an event you won’t want to miss this spring!
All these initiatives are made possible by the incredible group of Parent Convenors who have volunteered their time and skills for these various events. On the Portal, you will find a list and description of these convenor roles. Should you wish to get involved, please reach out to our Guild VP, Meredith Roth. There are many opportunities to contribute in ways that fit your schedule and interests, and I hope you will join. Your involvement, whether big or small, makes a significant impact on our school community.
The Guild also hosts monthly meetings to keep the community informed on upcoming events and initiatives and will often feature guest speakers. This year, we will continue with our in-person meetings in Ketchum Hall, with a Zoom link provided for those that wish to attend remotely.
To stay up to date on all things ‘Guild,' keep an eye out at the bottom of the weekly Junior and Senior School Friday email newsletters for our current events and happenings. The school calendar will also be populated with Guild-specific dates, so have a look to see what fun is in store.
A huge thank-you to this year’s Grade Parent Representatives - we couldn’t do this without you! You can find a list of them here and on the Portal. They are a great resource, and we truly appreciate their continued efforts throughout the school year.
To our new Georgian families, I want to extend a special welcome. We understand that starting at a new school can be both exciting and overwhelming. Please know that you have joined a community that values connection, collaboration and support.
This year promises to be an exciting one and the Guild is yours, so I invite you to share your ideas, talents and time. Together, we can all make this school year a memorable one for both our boys and our community. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to myself here or any of our Executive Team with any questions or suggestions and I look forward to meeting you all soon.
Joelle Craig
(Aiden ’27)
RSGC Guild President 2024-2025
Guild Dates and Events
Guild Meetings
The Guild holds meetings throughout the school year, which our community is invited to attend. Dates are published at the start of each year, and the Zoom link is sent to our community prior to each meeting.
The Guild holds meetings throughout the school year, which our community is invited to attend. Dates are published at the start of each year, and the Zoom link is sent to our community prior to each meeting.
Monthly Parent Coffee Mornings
The Guild is pleased to host parent coffee drop-in mornings, where parents can come by for a cup of coffee and to chat and connect with other parents. The dates are published in our school newsletters.
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Meet the Executive 2024-25
Meet the Executive
The Executive is made up of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Past President. We meet monthly to set agendas and discuss Guild initiatives, and prepare for our monthly meetings, to which all parents are invited.
JOELLE CRAIG, PRESIDENTJoelle, mom to Aiden (Class of 2027), has been involved with the Guild’s Used Uniform Sales for the last couple of years and joined the Executive team last year as VP. Joelle is thrilled and honoured to serve as Guild President this year.
RSGC has been an incredible place for our son to thrive & learn that it is an honour to help support the school community in a larger capacity. Joelle is co-owner of an interdisciplinary design firm in Toronto with degrees in Architecture & Environmental Science from the University of Waterloo. Originally from Montreal, she now lives with her family & their golden retriever, Mango in the Trinity-Bellwoods neighbourhood.MEREDITH ROTH, VICE-PRESIDENTMeredith is mom to Owen (class of 2027), Sebastien (class of 2030) and Tabitha (class of 2025 - Lawrence Park Collegiate). Originally from Winnipeg (go Jets!), Meredith moved to Toronto back in the 1990s for law school. She has volunteered at her kids’ schools in various roles and spends a lot of time driving them around and waiting for them or cheering from the crowd.
PATRICIA QUINTERO, TREASURER
Patricia is mom to John (Class of 2027). Patricia has volunteered at RSGC in many different roles since her son John joined the school in Grade 3. She’s been a class parent multiple times and supported the Guild on a regular basis. She loves RSGC because it has been a great place for John to thrive. Patricia also has a digital marketing consulting business, teaches digital marketing and volunteers with other organizations. Originally from Colombia, she has lived in Toronto for 21 years and lives not far from the school.
DIVYA PAI, SECRETARYDivya, mom to Aryaman (Class of 2028), is thankful for opportunities to volunteer with the Guild, and be a class parent. Her family is grateful to be part of our warm and collaborative school community. Divya is deeply honoured to join the Executive and help support our community through the Guild. She spent her childhood in India, studying in Europe and the US before moving to Canada. Divya lives with her family in the east end and works with her overseas family’s textile business.ANASTASIA KANELLOPOLOUS, PAST PRESIDENTAnastasia, mom to Aris ‘23 and Billy ‘25, has been an active member of the Guild for the past several years and is honoured to be a part of the Executive. When she isn’t volunteering in various organizations in the city, Anastasia is involved in the family property development company; locally and internationally, and runs a small culinary nutrition and wellness consulting business on the side. A Toronto native, Anastasia continues to live in Toronto’s west end with her husband John and the boys, but is finding ways to spend more time in Greece and Costa Rica. -
Getting Involved
The Georgian Parents Guild exists with and for the parents. Simply by being an RSGC parent, you are a member of the Guild. So parental involvement is key! We benefit from parents who volunteer to organize and support activities, and parents who attend and participate in activities.
If you’d like to volunteer your time, look for announcements in the Friday File and through Class Parent communications. If you’d like to be more involved, please drop Joelle Craig a line.
Contact the Guild
Georgian Parents' Guild Executive
guild@rsgc.on.ca
guild@rsgc.on.ca
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Royal St. George's College is an independent school for boys located in The Annex neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The school admits boys from Grades 3 through 12. Our mission is to challenge and inspire each of our students to become the best version of himself.