Aidan Walters

My experience in Middle School at St. Andrew’s College was something special. With students coming from all corners of the world, I learned to be accepting of others, while at the same time making friends that would last a lifetime.

Each year I would look forward to my 5-Day Boarding Pass in Macdonald House because I wanted to spend as much time as possible at school, not to mention with my friends. I’ll always be thankful my parents listened to my pestering and finally conceded to let me become a boarder in Grade 9.

My favourite place in Middle School was the library; I would spend every afternoon finishing up my work downstairs or reading a book I had just picked off of the shelf. However, as I transitioned to life as an Upper School boarder, my favourite spot on campus became the weight room.

The construction of the La Brier Family Arena became my place to be productive when I needed a break from homework. Despite having never played organized hockey, this is my favourite addition to the SAC campus. However, with the constant support available, my fitness habit never caused a detriment to my academics. I was even prompted to enrol in the AP Capstone program, where I’ve become part of a group of extremely successful students that have enriched my life like nothing else.

This leads me to what I appreciate most about St. Andrew’s College: the people. People come from all around the world, speaking different languages and carrying unique cultures, all with one common goal: to become successful young men. Whether I’m walking the streets of Toronto in my kilt before An Andrean Christmas, covered head to toe in red at a sports tournament, or wearing my SAC hoodie, I will always be proud to be a part of this community and sport the St. Andrew’s College crest.