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Special Chapel Service & Official Dedication of the E.R. (Ned) Larsen Squash Centre
A Celebration Honouring E.R. (Ned) Larsen), including a Special Chapel Service & Official Dedication of the E.R. (Ned) Larsen Squash Centre
Saturday, May 23, 2026
We hope you can join us to honour the legacy of Shawnigan’s third Headmaster, E.R. (Ned) Larsen ’43 (Groves’). Ned dedicated much of his life to Shawnigan Lake School, initially as student Head of School in 1942-43, then as Housemaster and Senior Master from 1948-58, and eventually as Headmaster from 1958-67.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
We hope you can join us to honour the legacy of Shawnigan’s third Headmaster, E.R. (Ned) Larsen ’43 (Groves’). Ned dedicated much of his life to Shawnigan Lake School, initially as student Head of School in 1942-43, then as Housemaster and Senior Master from 1948-58, and eventually as Headmaster from 1958-67.
A decorated athlete, Ned earned University of Oxford Blues (colours) in squash, badminton, and basketball. He radiated vitality and zest for life, and positively impacted the School's classrooms, boarding houses, and playing fields. Ned was the epitome of a Shawnigan all-rounder, and his positive influence continues to be felt today by all students engaged on their Shawnigan Journey.
We look forward to celebrating Ned’s legacy with his family and friends, and the entire Shawnigan community.
10:00 AM Guests invited to Mitchell Hall for refreshments and an archival display
11:15 AM Special Chapel Service dedicated to Ned’s lifelong commitment to the School (Chapel)
12:00 PM Luncheon in Marion Hall
Please RSVP to rsvp@shawnigan.ca
2:00 PM E.R. (Ned) Larsen Squash Centre Celebration (Sportsplex)
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Please RSVP to rsvp@shawnigan.ca
2:00 PM E.R. (Ned) Larsen Squash Centre Celebration (Sportsplex)
We acknowledge with respect the Coast Salish Peoples on whose traditional lands and waterways we live, learn and play. We are grateful for the opportunity to share in this beautiful region, and we aspire to healthy and respectful relationships with those who have lived on and cared for these lands for millennia.
Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12 –18 on Canada’s beautiful Pacific Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
