Founder's Day 2026

This upcoming Founder's Day–Saturday, October 24–we are excited to welcome you back to campus to connect with classmates and enjoy Shawnigan activities on your old school grounds.

While all alumni are welcome to attend this year we will be celebrating reunions for the classes of:
 
1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2016, and 2021!

More information about the schedule will be announced in Spring 2026. If you are interested in being a class ambassador to help rally your classmates to attend, please email alumni@shawnigan.ca. We hope to see you there.

The Shawnigan Community Engagement Team

List of 6 items.

  • Weekend Schedule

    Saturday, October 24

    9:30am
    Shawnigan AGM, Wilkinson Theatre
    10:00am
    Check-in, Main Building
    Commissary & Duke's Cafe Open
    10:15am
    60 Year Diamond & 70 Year Platinum Reunion Reception

    11:15am
    Chapel

    12:30pm
    • Alumni Lunch, Marion Hall
    • Gold Club Luncheon, Upper Marion Hall (60 Year & 70 Year classes are also encouraged to attend)
    1:30-2:30pm
    • Reunion Year Group Photos, Chapel Steps (1:30pm)
    • Boarding Houses Open for Tours (2:00-3:00pm)
    2:30pm
    Oak Society Launch

    Join us at the Hyde-Lay Pavilion for an exclusive unveiling of the Shawnigan Oak Society, honouring those who have made a legacy gift. Reserved for Legacy Society members and for those interested in learning more about the Oak Society.
    3:00-5:00pm
    Activities to be Announced 

    5:00pm
    • 5 & 10 Year Reunion Reception
    • 20 & 25 Year Reunion Reception
    • 30 Year Bronze Reunion Reception
    • 35 Year Reunion Reception
    • 40 Year Silver Reunion Reception
    6:00-8:30pm
    • Founder's Day Reception / Dinner to follow 7pm, Marion Hall
    • Children's Evening Camp: Dinner & Movie, Dinter's Hut

    Sunday, October 26

    10:00am
    Brunch, Marion Hall
  • Accommodation

    If you are visiting the area, please see here for our list of partner hotels in the area: Shawnigan Accommodation Recommendations.
     
  • Families Welcome!

    This year we are excited to offer an afternoon Kids Camp (3:00-5:00pm) and Kids Dinner & Movie (6:00-8:30pm) on Saturday. Our Shawnigan students will be coordinating these events and they have several fun activities planned including a variety of sports, arts and games. The sign-up for kids activities is included on the registration form. This is a complimentary service available for children aged 6 and up. We encourage you to bring your families along to your Reunion!
  • Transportation

    Because alumni will be staying in Victoria and Cowichan, we strongly recommend that all guests utilize the complimentary bus transportation to and from the School on Saturday. The Malahat is one of the most treacherous highways in Western Canada, and is subject to heavy rain and dense fog. British Columbia has some of the strictest anti-drinking and driving laws in the country. Our goal is for all of our guests to have the safest and most enjoyable experience possible!

    Please indicate in the registration form that you are interested in transportation.

    The deadline to register for transportation is October 6th
    Please note space is limited.
  • Additional Info

    The cost for the dinner this year is $25 per person, which includes dinner and two drink tickets (additional drinks are $5 each).

    Dress for Saturday is "smart casual" (i.e. no jeans please). Please bring weather-appropriate clothing as you will spend the entire day on campus and there is always the chance of rain. Please encourage your spouse and family to join us as well!
  • Alumni Attending

    Here are the alumni currently registered to attend (note that this may not represent all alumni registered, only those who have agreed to have their names shared publicly):

    Reunion Years

    1956
    1966
    1976
    1986
    1991
    1996
    2001
    2006
    2016
    2021

Alumni Relations Team

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  • Photo of Rhodri Samuel

    Rhodri Samuel 

    Director of Alumni Relations
    250-743-6229
    Bio
  • Photo of Cheryl Miranda

    Cheryl Miranda 

    Director of Alumni Relations
    250-743-6205


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