News Archive

A festive video of the term in review

The final fixtures before the holidays

A Shawnigan crowd-pleaser

Sharing treats and conversations

Copeman's and Renfrew stand together

The first term in review

Canada's top squash event

Grade 9s discover local treasures

Welcoming friends and neighbours

Competitive and development sides in action

Buying books at Bucknucks

In Tuesday morning address, Rev. Holland discussed the value of opinions, to us as individuals and to society as a whole. I share his words here with permission.

Visiting the Mill Bay Nature School

Sharing Scientific Research

Recognizing first term standouts

Grade 8s perform Elf

SSUNS in the City of Saints

An international literary experience

The spirit of the season

Swim and V-ball teams reach new heights

Murdy and Joubert honoured

A tribute to loyalty

Discussing literary devices across ages and schools

Lest we forget

Newcastle Island

Shawnigan seniors dig deep

"When I'm not at school, I miss having that sense that I have tons of people around me and supporting me, and just knowing that if I have a bad day or if there’s anything up, I always have someone I can turn too, whether it's staff or a friend — you are never alone. Back at my school at home, I would sometimes feel like I had nobody to turn to, but here at Shawnigan, I have never felt that; I have never had to go through anything alone. Shawnigan is my life, to be completely honest with you. It has shown me so many parts about myself that I never knew I had before coming here, such as my love of field hockey and Model UN, which I feel very passionate about because it's helping shape me into the person I really want to be. Coming to Shawnigan is really terrifying at first, but you aren’t going to learn anything without facing that fear. It definitely puts you outside your comfort zone, but that’s the best way to learn. Just dive in head first; it's so worthwhile."

Strong results on ice and fields

Midterm exchange to Japan

The 9th visit from Lycee Sacre-Coeur

Astronomical artwork

Hundreds convene for ShawMUN North

Tasting passion and resilience

Welcoming back champions and pioneers

New levels of conversation

Shawnigan's home tournament approaches

Celebrating Shawnigan's youngest community members

A filmmakers' fair in Victoria

“It’s the brotherhood inside the house that makes me proud. Everyone together is unstoppable. The boys are always cheering for one another and are there to support each other in the house, no matter if you' re having a bad day or an amazing day, having a great time at Inter-house or losing… It’s that feeling of togetherness with all my brothers in the House that I feel really sets Lonsdale's apart. When we are all as one cheering for the boys on the field it's an incredible feeling because you know you are a part of something that is very special. I feel such a sense of pride because we came up here together, and regardless if we succeed or don’t succeed, there's always a feeling of accomplishment because you know you did it with your brothers.”

Nine school teams in action

A renewed focus on youth

A celebration approaches

Teaming up with the Tour de Rock

A new series takes shape

Shawnigan students run in Victoria

Fall teams compete on fields, rinks, and courts

"Experiences in service have made me a better person, for sure, and have really opened my heart. I think the thing that I did that was the most powerful were the early morning Victoria trips. We would leave the flagpole at 5:00 am with Mr. Dukelow to give cookies and coffee to those in need downtown alongside a person from the Dandelion Foundation, who does this every single morning. Then we would help wake up those that had slept on the streets the night before and would offer them something warm to eat and drink while we would talk to them. Being outside at that time was freezing and damp and to think that we got to go back into a warm and cozy car after only a few minutes outside, when those outside weren't able to, really opened my eyes. Seeing Victoria from that different angle makes me really grateful for what I have."

A rapid welcome to BC

First contact for the next step

A captivating start to the season

First Contact

Terry's spirit lives on

Field hockey's season begins

Grade 8s visit Horne Lake Caves

Grade 8 trip to Duncan

Friendly rivalries renewed

A diverse and supportive environment

Shawnigan athletes at home and away

The annual South Cowichan Rotary Golf Classic

Reconnecting, learning and looking forward

Strong results on AP exams

A journey of discovery

English Plus at Shawnigan

Shawnigan rugby star honoured

David Robertson retires

Grade 8s and 9s head to camp

James M.

Shawnigan's student leaders reflect

Grade 8s travel to Far Far Away

Mr. and Mme. Receveaux host

A celebration of Shawnigan creativity

Celebrating Shawnigan Artists

Inter-house comes down to the wire

Undaunted, together.

The Amazing Math Race

Presenting cases in the Duncan Law Courts

The 26th Annual

Positive returns for Shawnigan linguists

Grade 12s share their acquired wisdom

Shawnigan welcomes top coaches

Shawnigan crews score five national medals

Boys rugby teams edged in BC finals

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Girls XV dazzles in Williams Lake

Next steps for Grade 12s

Shawnigan earns fourth-place finish

Maggie B.

Living in the moment

David Fraser '89 (Ripley's)

Midterm on the wild West Coast

A time for celebration

On the way to Provincials 

Sunny skies and strong results

An inspiring evening of performance

Camping on Newcastle Island

Junior Girls win BC title

A generous gift from Rogers Communications

Environmental stewardship from high school to preschool

Support from across the School

Exam period begins

Boys host Saints; girls advance

School launches new summer program

Shawnigan performers rediscover Shakespeare

Uma T.

Testing French language proficiency and confidence

Second term honours

Training on campus in July

Colts win Provincial Rugby Sevens

A windy weekend in Mill Bay

Girls teams compete in Vancouver

Repeat in Rugby Sevens

2018 CAIS Senior Student Leadership Conference

Top Canadian juniors compete in Ontario

On Vancouver and Island courts

James P.

Grade 9 students learn life hacks

A collection of photos from David and Lynn's farewell tour in Asia. It was great to visit with so many alum in Seoul, Suzhou, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. David and Lynn were honoured to be so warmly received.

Copeman's and Renfrew lead the Saturday Service

Strong results for rowers

First action for Grade 8 girls and co-ed squad

Farewell to friends from Japan

Celebrating David Roberton's service

Leadership in the capital

Cold hands, warm hearts

Senior girls debut at UBC tournament

Shawnigan faces Oak Bay High

A visit to Italy

A visit to Great Britain

Midget Varsity comes through

Basketball boys finish 5th in BC

Stefan E.

2018 Holocaust and Genocide Symposium

Winter Term Athletic Colours

First races of the season

The Las Vegas Invitational

The 19th Ross Cup & the 1st Robertson Winter Classic

Sharing the magic of nature

Nice needs no filter

Human Geography class gets cooking

Inspiring future leaders

Senior boys qualify for Provincials

The Shawnigan House of Commons

Kayden S-K.

Shawnigan singers and dancers perform

Junior boys fall just short

Girls compete on home ice

Shawnigan athletes impress

Shawnigan's 44th annual outdoors extravaganza

A midterm excursion

Sophie M.

Growing up in a digital age

Wrapping up a short season

Maia C.

In here, life is beautiful

Shawnigan sends 25 delegates

Tournaments in Victoria, Vancouver, and Courtenay

Shawnigan remembers a passionate alumnus

Regatta Announcement

Novice Tournament at Brentwood

An action-packed weekend

Classroom standouts honoured

Shawnigan teams enter stretch drive

Shawnigan athletes play rugby for Canada

Shawnigan mourns the passing of Jim Shaw

'Cabaret' curtain approaches