Annual Fund

Health and well-being are increasing strategic imperatives in today’s world. Schools must be particularly attentive, given the growing pressures on youth and corresponding implications on their future life paths. As a boarding school, Shawnigan assumes round-the-clock responsibility for the health and well-being of its students and staff, and we are prioritizing that duty of care now more than ever. 

Shawnigan asks much of those living and learning in its community, and daily schedules are often filled with worthy pursuits and ambitious goals. Sparking minds, kindling hearts, and forging futures will always be our central mission, and, to do so, we must be constantly attentive to the conditions that allow students and staff to be at their best.

For this reason, we are developing a dedicated space for services and programs that support mental, emotional, and physical health. In Shawnigan’s centralized well-being space, students and staff will find a place to pause from their busy schedules, practice self care, and seek support in a peaceful environment. The facility will complement traditional medical services provided in our Health Centre, which together ensure that all members of our community are well-supported along the Shawnigan Journey.