News Archive
2017
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December
Christmas Chapel
Carols by candlelightRead More -
International Week 2017
A celebration of cultural diversityRead More -
Travel Advisory
Winter weather at ShawniganRead More -
Holiday hockey
Last games before ChristmasRead More -
Holiday Hoops
Last basketball before the breakRead More -
Nov/Dec. Alumni Gatherings
The Kingston, Montreal, and Ottawa gatherings attracted approximately 10 people each, but in Toronto, more than 35 alums crammed into a small room with Rudy Massimo and Jay Connolly at the Duke of York Pub.Read More -
On Home Ice
Shawnigan hosts Midget Prep ShowcaseRead More -
Basketball boys go south
Reflections on a California tourRead More -
Staff Children’s Christmas Party
A festive gatheringRead More -
Chapel Reflection
Lake's and Strathcona lead a Saturday serviceRead More -
Health & Wellness Day
Read MoreTaking time for health in a busy schedule -
CSI Shawnigan
Law students learn about forensicsRead More -
Midget Varsity team gives back
Lending a hand to those in needRead More -
Shawnigan Legal
Acting students deliver courtroom monologuesRead More -
The Festive Season Begins
Read MoreChildren’s Chapel and Craft Fair -
Girls Basketball Tips Off
Positive Start for Juniors and SeniorsRead More -
November
Hockey Update
Girls travel to New York, boys play on home iceRead More -
Model UN in Eastern Canada
Shawnigan delegates visit the halls of powerRead More -
Parent Open House 2017
Read MoreOpen doors for open dialogue -
Film Production Field Trip
Shawnigan students visit Hollywood NorthRead More -
Robotics at Shawnigan
SLS hosts South Island ChallengeRead More -
Egg take
Firsthand experience in the Mark Hobson HatcheryRead More -
Competitive swimming season wraps up
Read MoreStrong group performance at Provincials -
Athletic Colours
First term honoursRead More -
GroLo House Chapel
Lonsdale's and Groves' pair up for a message about familyRead More -
Azabu Exchange
Immersed in a Japanese High SchoolRead More -
Science abroad
Shawnigan visits the Japan Super Science FairRead More -
"Together" mobile exhibit
Bringing global issues to campusRead More -
Senior Girls Field Hockey
Reflections on the 2017 seasonRead More -
Remembrance Day
November 11th at ShawniganRead More -
Ecology Field Trip
Read MoreGrade 9 class visits Goldstream Park -
Mountain Getaway
A midterm journey to the Canadian RockiesRead More -
SALTS 2017
Read MoreA week of cold winds and warm hearts -
Virtual reality at Shawnigan
Read MoreBringing experiential learning to the classroom -
October
French Exchange 2017
Read MoreWelcoming friends from France -
Founder's Day 2017 Photos
Founder's Day weekend from October 20th to 22ndRead More -
Junior Volleyball
Jr Girls and Grade 8s compete at ISA ChampionshipsRead More -
Swimmers qualify for Provincials
Success in relays at Nanaimo meetRead More -
Founder's Day 2017
Read MoreA celebration of leaders, past and present -
Autumn Cross Country
Strong showings in local eventsRead More -
Stag Cafe
Welcome to the real worldRead More -
ShawMUN North 2017
Read MoreA weekend of positivity, hope and passion -
On the ice
Read MoreWeekend hockey round-up -
ISA Field Hockey Tournament
Read MoreJunior Girls win bronze -
Sidney Spit trip
Preserving a rare ecosystemRead More -
A weekend of Robotics
The season beginsRead More -
Mixed tennis event
The Brentwood Doubles InvitationalRead More -
A focus on wellness
Read MoreVisiting fitness expert shares insights with community -
Autumn running
Early-season Cross CountryRead More -
Going swimmingly
Read MoreSuccess at the ISA meet in Richmond -
Guidance gears up for a busy week
Read MoreFirst university acceptances of the year made on Tuesday -
Thanksgiving tournaments
On the ice in VancouverRead More -
Fighting the good fight
Shawnigan stands against cancerRead More -
Forging new relationships
A visit to the Malahat First NationRead More -
NHL Legends pitch in
Shawnigan hosts Canucks Autism Network skateRead More -
Hope at Thanksgiving
The power of dreamsRead More -
Junior Boys Finish Third
Strong showing at ISA ChampionshipRead More -
Midget Varsity Ice Hockey sweep the board in Calgary
Read MoreFour wins in four games at Edge Showcase -
September
Shawnigan Fights Cancer
A week of fun fundraisersRead More -
ISA Field Hockey Tournament at Crofton House
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Breakfast with the Headmaster
Read MoreGrade 8s receive a special invitation -
Shawnigan Open
Some of Canada's best squash players competeRead More -
Student initiative raises funds with fun
Cake-throwing proceeds to go to Mexico and Puerto RicoRead More -
Environmental Club cleans up
Caring for the shoreline around Shawnigan LakeRead More -
Friendship Cup
Read MoreThe first field hockey tournament of the year -
Hockey Night at Shawnigan
Community gathers to celebrate season openingRead More -
Inter-House Track and Field
Read MoreLake’s and Strathcona win the day -
Inter-House Volleyball
Read MoreKaye’s and Lake’s spike victories -
Rugby season begins
Grade 8s and 9s make their debutsRead More -
Shawnigan Snaps
This week in picturesRead More -
Keeping it local
Grade 8 field trip to DuncanRead More -
Horne Lake Expedition
Grade 8 Class heads outdoorsRead More -
Shawnigan Snaps
This week in picturesRead More -
Fine Arts Fair
From baking to boatbuildingRead More -
Prep School opens its doors
A warm welcome to this year's Prep School studentsRead More -
Opening Day
A warm welcome to new and returning studentsRead More -
August
Head of School Announcement
The Board of Governors of Shawnigan Lake School is delighted to announce the new Headmaster...Read More -
June
Closing Day
Celebrating the class of 2017Read More -
Congratulations Class of 2017!
Read MoreShawnigan welcomes the 132 members of the Class of 2017 to the Alumni network -
Mackenzie Duncan '01 (Lake's) and Andre (Junior) Ayotte '02 (Lonsdale's)
Read MoreMackenzie and Andre started their own furniture business in Toronto - JM & Sons -
Arthur Chang '03 (Ripley's)
Arthur's wife, Grace, appeared on the series opener for Steve Harvey's Funderdome to debut their work on 'Soarigami'Read More -
Caitlyn Rush '10 (Strathcona)
Read MoreCaitlyn recently visited the School. She joined us for lunch and gave this quick rundown on her life since graduating in 2010: "I did my Chemical Engineering degree at Queen's. I worked in oil and gas for a while and spent some time working near Dubai. I recently switched gears and am now pursing the CPA designation with BDO in their audit stream, while living in Vancouver." -
Chris Goodall '89 (Groves')
The Goodall family visited Shawnigan recently and during their travels, they also had the opportunity to meet Jane Goodall (no relation). She is pictured below speaking to their youngest son, Kai. Chris is an emergency room doctor and educator in Newfoundland, and his wife, Janet, is also an educator.Read More -
Guidance Office invites Alumni back to speak about their university experience
Read MoreNicole Fredrickson ’15 (Strathcona), Megan Cholack-Briand ’16 (Kaye's), Koltin King ’16 (Ripley's), George Barton ’15 (Ripley's), Simon Gray ’15 (Duxbury), Mitch Oswald ’15 (Copeman's), and Josh Charlton-Kral ’16 (Copeman's). -
Kevin McKinnon '13 (Copeman's)
Read MoreKevin visited the School and spent some time in Mr. Lane's physics class to talk about his path through Queen's where he received the Governor General's Academic Silver Medal, which is the top award for all graduates of 2017. He will be going to UC Santa Cruz to pursue a PHD in Astrophysics and Astronomy. -
Kevin Skelcher '97 (Ripley's)
Kevin and his son, Dominic, spent a day with Admissions this spring!Read More -
Lisa Jane (LJ) de Gara '10 (Strathcona)
Update on her Master's program and life after McGill working for the Alberta government.Read More -
Owain Samuel '08 (Ripley's) and Daf Samuel '09 (Ripley's)
Read MorePictured above at Bastion Square, Victoria, selling Nitro brew coffee! Owain has set up this seasonal business, and his brother, Daf, was in town recently to help out. Visit Owain any time this summer, he would love to see you! -
Rhianna Henderson '14 (Strathcona)
Rhianna was recently written up in the BC Shipping News. A cadet in her third year of a four-year Nautical Sciences Program at the BCIT Marine Campus, Rhianna is having incredible experiences. Click link to read an excerpt from the article.Read More -
Tayanna Linden '15 (Renfrew) & Nick Johnston '15 (Copeman's)
Tayanna and Nick visited campus last week to catch up with some of their former teachers. Tayanna is currently at the University of Victoria and Nick is working at Jones Marine Group in Chemainus.Read More -
Tony Cape '00 (Ripley's) and Carly (Overton) Cape '01 (Groves')
Read More"We've been in Chicago for almost 7 years. I'm a principal at Bain and Company, a management consulting firm which is where I've been since I graduated from business school. I work mostly with Industrial clients on a wide range of projects and am actually traveling to Calgary most weeks right now. Carly has her hands full at home with the kids: Will (6), Rosie (4) and Maggie (1). Will will be going into grade 1 in the fall, while Rosie will be in JK. Like so many others in Chicago, we moved out of the city to a northern suburb last summer and are loving having a bit more space and a slightly quieter pace, plus the beach is a few blocks away, so we're excited for summer!" -
Outer Edge Camping
Ending the school year outdoorsRead More -
Fine Arts Day
Celebrating the Fine ArtsRead More -
Tribute to the Rolstons
A Shawnigan couple retiresRead More -
Tribute to the Lanes
A legendary couple retiresRead More -
Shawnigan Reads
Debating the ultimate Grade 12 bookRead More -
Tribute to Stewart Candelaria
Capping a 32-year careerRead More -
Five year dinner
A feast five years in the makingRead More -
Tennis winners
Shawnigan's School championshipsRead More -
Double House Chapel
A shared Ripley's / Kaye's serviceRead More -
Rugby Sevens Championship
BCSSRU champions!Read More -
This I Believe
Personal speeches from the graduating classRead More -
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
A funny, modern playRead More -
Rowing Nationals
Competing in St. CatharinesRead More -
Inter-house Fine Art
Artistic affrayRead More -
25th Annual Golf Classic
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Shawnigan wins rugby gold
Provincial AAAA Champs!Read More -
Colts win Provincials
BC Junior ChampsRead More -
Comparative Government trip
A visit to the BC LegislatureRead More -
Physics
Rocket Science!Read More -
Girls Rugby at Provincials
3rd in B.C.Read More -
May
Art on display
Adorning a Vancouver coffee shopRead More -
Nick Gudewill '66 (Groves')
Nick Gudewill (Groves') Refusing to slip quietly into retirement, Nick is still full of gusto and has had another amazing adventure. In January, he shipped his BMW 1200 Adventure to Cape Town, South Africa and along with a group of other motorcycle enthusiasts, completed a 13,000 km journey which took him the length of the continent to Cairo. Excerpts from his blog:Read More -
Tennis medals
Bronze at ProvincialsRead More -
Radium Girls
A play by D.W. GregoryRead More -
A Night at the Observatory
Saturday with the starsRead More -
Curricular Art
Artists at workRead More -
Midterm in Tofino
A west coast weekendRead More -
Whister Graduation
A night of celebrationRead More -
Montreal exchange
A new partnershipRead More -
Squash exhibition
Facing the best in the worldRead More -
Shawnigan Regatta
Success on the waterRead More -
Estuary field trip
A cross-curricular expeditionRead More -
Girls Rugby
Island ChampsRead More -
Hatchery Visit
Releasing salmonRead More -
Jeans Day
Supporting BC Children's HospitalRead More -
Calgary Photos
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Copeman's Chapel
A tribute to BrotherhoodRead More -
Senior Girls finish in Courtenay
The North Island ChampionshipRead More -
A Night of Dance
Dance ShowcaseRead More -
BCSSRU Stadium Series
A day of competitionRead More -
Tennis Update
No. 1 Seed for Island ChampionshipRead More -
Junior Public Speaking
An evening of eloquenceRead More -
ISA Golf Championship
Victory on home turfRead More -
San Diego Photos
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San Francisco Photos
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Brentwood Regatta
Jr girls take goldRead More -
District / Authority Scholarships
Students show superior achievementRead More -
Rugby at St. George's
Facing a familiar foeRead More -
April
DELF exams
Testing French language proficiencyRead More -
Drop Dead!
A hilarious murder-mysteryRead More -
2017 Holocaust and Genocide Symposium
The 2017 Holocaust and Genocide SymposiumRead More -
Academic Colours
Committed in the classroomRead More -
Shawnigan excels at Nationals
Athletes earn hardware at Canadian Squash ChampionshipRead More -
Senior Girls Soccer
Regular Season FinaleRead More -
Lake's House Chapel
A service about humilityRead More -
France exchange
Spring Break in FranceRead More -
Vancouver Photos
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Open Mic Night
Grade 10 public speakingRead More -
Vimy Ridge Tour
Visiting historic military sitesRead More -
Buddy Wakefield
Performance PoetryRead More -
West Coast Science
Bamfield Marine Sciences CentreRead More -
Hong Kong Photos
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Soccer
Jr. Girls win ISAs!Read More -
Cross Country
The Gut-buster!Read More -
ShawMUN 2017
Model UN ConferenceRead More -
World Scholar's Cup
Shawnigan Scholars in VancouverRead More -
Girls Rugby 7s
Girls win bigRead More -
Colts Rugby
Colts take the fieldRead More -
Art Class
Students at workRead More -
Colts Tour
Colts in CaliforniaRead More -
Azabu High School
Exchange VisitRead More -
March
Asia squash tour
Hitting the courts and beachesRead More -
Arizona golf trip
Teeing off in TusconRead More -
3rd Annual Ladies Tea
Tea, treats and good companyRead More -
Search and Rescue
Learning life-saving lessonsRead More -
Hockey season ends in Penticton
Four teams battle at playoffsRead More -
Second place for girls hockey
A bounce away from a bannerRead More -
Shawkbots compete at Provincials
Shawnigan robots go deepRead More -
Kevin Roberts presentation
Business leader speaks in ChapelRead More -
Renfrew House Chapel
Confident and empoweredRead More -
Athletic Colours
Second term honoursRead More -
Chilean Exchange
Experiences abroadRead More -
February
Senior boys wrap up season
4th on Vancouver IslandRead More -
Groves' House Chapel
A service about authenticityRead More -
Shaws donate boarding house
Read MoreEmotions riding high as the School is gifted "Elizabeth House" -
SPA supports Shawnigan
Contributions to School programsRead More -
Basketball season concludes
Teams compete at Island ChampionshipsRead More -
Pacific Northwest Championship
Elite squash competition in VictoriaRead More -
Hockey update
Building towards playoffsRead More -
Vancouver excursion
A midterm trip to LotuslandRead More -
Ski Week 2017
Shawnigan's annual pilgrimage to Manning ParkRead More -
Senior girls advance to Islands
Runners-up at South IslandsRead More -
Art on display
Exhibits on and off campusRead More -
Physics tour blog
This year's stops include Seattle, PasadenaRead More -
Shawnigan House of Commons
An Afternoon of Parliamentary DebateRead More -
Indoor Field Hockey
A season of growth and redemptionRead More -
January
ISA Squash
Shawnigan excels on home courtRead More -
Weekend basketball
Tournaments at home and awayRead More -
Paul Ceyssens visit
A practicing lawyer speaks to Law 12Read More -
VMun
Model UN delegates confer in VancouverRead More -
In the Heights
A contemporary, urban musicalRead More -
Academic Colours
Classroom champsRead More -
Erging events
The first rowing of 2017Read More -
Weekend hockey update
Teams visit Michigan and New YorkRead More -
Human Geography trip
A trip to Victoria's Hindu TempleRead More -
Junior boys basketball
3rd at ISA ChampionshipRead More -
Lonsdale's Chapel
Strength in UnityRead More -
Artist in Residence
Brian Cunningham speaks about conceptual illustrationRead More -
Senior girls earn strong results
Basketball team third at Brentwood tournamentRead More -
Duxbury Chapel
Duxbury provides A New HopeRead More -
Weekend hockey update
Shawnigan teams stay close to homeRead More -
Holiday Hockey
Tournaments in Ontario and B.C.Read More -
New York Trip
A theatre pilgrimageRead More
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Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 13 –18 on Canada’s beautiful Pacific Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
