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Fine Arts Roundup
Read MoreAnother fantastic year of arts and activities programming came to an end this week with the last day of 360 on Monday, followed by 360 Day on Wednesday – 360 Colours were handed out in the Gathering, and in the afternoon, different groups, from robotics to photography to fly tying, had the opportunity to display what they have been working on all year, followed by a barbecue in the Quad and a Cabaret.Other 360 and curricular fine art groups have had separate opportunities to showcase their efforts from the past year, including the Rock Band 360 attending Battle of the Bands in Duncan, a festival for both 360 and curricular film programs, the Night of Dance, and an evening of musical theatre numbers. -
Samuel House Mentor Appreciation Night
Read MoreEach year, a major aspect of creating a nurturing environment for the youngest students at Shawnigan – our Grade 8s – is involving older students in Grade 11 as mentors in Samuel House.A number of Grade 11 students are chosen to stay in Samuel House on a rotating basis, helping the Grade 8s make the adjustment to boarding school.“Every year the Grade 11 mentors come in and look after the Grades 8s,” explained Mrs. Rainbow Bartlett, one of the House Directors of Samuel House. “From tucking them up at night, to telling them stories and playing up at the Sportsplex. They are forever making the Grade 8s feel so welcome and loved as they transition into the School and into Shawnigan life.” -
This I Believe
Read MoreA select group of Grade 12 students bared their souls on Monday in front of an audience of invited guests at the annual “This I Believe” evening of speeches. The evening showcased a wide range of topics and emotions as the graduating students read aloud pieces they have written about topics close to their hearts.As part of the English curriculum at Shawnigan, all Grade 12 students prepare essays about a topic of their choice, reflecting in some way on takeaways from their high school experience, and read it to their classmates. The classes then help decide who reads at the final event, held in the Chapel in early June in front of an audience restricted to their fellow Grade 12 students and invited staff members. -
A Lesson in Murder
Read MoreIt was a dark and stormy night.Honestly, it was more overcast and drizzly, but it still set a perfect scene for the Law 12 classes’ murder mystery night in the Library on Monday.It was the first time that Mr. Galen Loiselle had organized such an event for his Law 12 students, and it was daunting, he admitted, until inclusive education teacher Mrs. Rosalynd Roome – who just happens to have previous experience with murder mysteries – stepped into help organize and coordinate it. With three Law 12 classes totalling 60 students, it was a big endeavour. -
Shawnigan House of Commons
Read MoreA unique and fundamental part of the School’s social studies program, Shawnigan House of Commons – where Grade 10 students recreate the lower house of the Parliament of Canada – usually takes place in December, but organizers moved it to May this year to give the students more time to prepare.
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