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Founder's Day 2025
Read MoreEach fall, proud alumni return to campus for Founder’s Day – a chance to reunite, reminisce, and relive their days at Shawnigan Lake School. This past Saturday, we welcomed more than 200 alumni and their families, past staff, and board members back to campus for a day full of celebration of the Shawnigan spirit.There was a special focus this year on the classes of years ending in five, with the Class of 1975 inducted into the Gold Club, marking 50 years since graduation. The Classes of 1990 and 2000 celebrated their 35th and 25th reunions as well. The oldest guest to check in was a member of the Class of ’52. -
Japan Super Science Fair Profile: Chelsea
Read MoreShawnigan has a long-standing relationship with the Japan Super Science Fair, hosted by Ritsumeikan Junior and Senior High School in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto. The School has participated in the highly regarded student science fair for the last 11 years, a streak that no other Canadian school can match. Six students and one staff member will be travelling to Japan this year for the fair that runs from October 31 to November 6, joining their peers from 55 schools in 20 countries.Chelsea L. took inspiration from Quamichan Lake in nearby Duncan for her project, “The Application of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to Bioremediation for Excessive Phosphate in Lake Water,” or, in simpler terms, testing baker's yeast as a way to remove phosphates from water.“I’m very passionate about environmental science,” Chelsea explained. “The environment is a very relevant issue, something I believe we should be thinking more about.” -
October Sports Update
Read MoreSports at Shawnigan get underway as soon as students are back at the School in September, and by late October, several of them are well into their respective seasons. In the case of some sports, like field hockey and volleyball, the end of the season is already in sight. We caught up with our teams recently for a rundown of what they’ve been up to so far.RowingThe rowing program is off to an excellent start to the fall season, having competed in regattas in Surrey on the Mainland, and Victoria on Vancouver Island, with a big one in Seattle coming up in early November, followed by the Head of Shawnigan on November 23.Shawnigan rowers earned a pair of third-place results at the Head of the Nicomekl in Surrey on September 27, while learning some great lessons in a competitive environment. The School was even more successful at the Head of the Gorge in Victoria on October 18. Sam P. and Isabella P. placed second in the open/university double out of 12 boats, mostly rowed by athletes 19 and over; Isabella P., Alex F., Sophie W. and Alaia R. placed third in the senior girls’ quad; the girls’ U15 quad of Emily D., Camila V., Henley D., Gigi G. and Tegan K. finished third, and the U19 quad of Edie H., Liv C., Teifi D. and Sam P. finished fourth. Also placing fourth was the boys’ U19 quad of Steven D., Max V., Norman W., and Radu A. -
Japan Super Science Fair Profile: Foxton, Adison and Nolan
Read MoreShawnigan has a long-standing relationship with the Japan Super Science Fair, hosted by Ritsumeikan Junior and Senior High School in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto. The School has participated in the highly regarded student science fair for the last 11 years, a streak that no other Canadian school can match. Six students and one staff member will be travelling to Japan this year for the fair that runs from October 31 to November 6, joining their peers from 55 schools in 20 countries.The trio of Foxton T., Adison L. and Nolan B. worked together on the project “Evaluating SLS Hatchery vs. Wild Juvenile Coho Salmon Impact Using GEE Traps,” in which they attempted to compare the behaviour of coho salmon fry raised in Shawnigan’s Mark Hobson Hatchery with that of fry that hatched in the wild.“We all grew up fishing,” Foxton related. “We’re all super passionate about the environment, and we want to make a difference.” -
Grassroots Sports Are Thriving
Read MoreShawnigan continues to train future coaches among our own students while fostering a love of sport among children from the local community through the Grassroots Service 360 program.Shawnigan students teach rugby and squash to local youth in the program that has grown massively. Now in its fourth year of existence, it is bigger than ever, with 35 kids under the age of eight taking part.“The energy and excitement on the field each week have been remarkable, a true reflection of the positive environment our coaches are creating,” says Mr. Clay Panga, who started the program when he joined the staff in 2022. “This initiative was designed to grow rugby at the grassroots level by fostering a love of the game among young athletes, building fundamental skills, and strengthening community connections through sport. We’re proud of the momentum the program has built and look forward to continuing to develop the next generation of rugby players.”
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