A Voice in the Wilderness Archive
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April
How Hockey and Admissions Team Up at Shawnigan
Read MoreAt Shawnigan Lake School, hockey is more than a game – it's a path, a passion, and a powerful way to shape young leaders and student-athletes. What sets Shawnigan apart from most sports academies is the harmony between its competitive hockey program and its well-rounded educational experience. Behind every student-athlete’s journey is a close partnership between the School’s hockey staff and its admissions team, working together to ensure the right fit and future for each player.Spring is a key time in this journey. Across the country, hockey playoffs from one season are ending and new teams are swiftly being finalized soon after. This is no different for the Shawnigan hockey program. The Admissions team sat down with three staff members who coach and support our competitive hockey program to learn more about what our program has to offer, and why a student would want to consider joining Shawnigan as a hockey player. -
A Tribe Called Copeman's
The kitchen staff at Shawnigan does a fantastic job of feeding more than 500 students every day. But these are teenagers we’re talking about – they’re never satisfied, and it never hurts to supplement their regular meals with some after-hours food. For Mr. Elliot Logan, Grilled Cheese Night at Copeman’s House is more than just a way to quell the boys’ hunger – it is also an epic opportunity to come together.Read More
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March
Life in a Grade 8 House
Read MoreThere has been a buzz in the air since the official opening of Samuel House in early 2024. In the Admissions Office, we regularly field questions from prospective families and alumni about what it’s REALLY like to live in a co-educational boarding house with Grade 8 students. Who better to ask than our current live-in House staff and our Grade 11 mentors who support Grade 8 life at Shawnigan? -
February
10 Ways to be Successful at a Boarding School
Read MoreMr. Elliot Logan ’10 (Duxbury) graduated from Shawnigan Lake School and went on to a successful career in the film industry before returning to his alma mater to embrace a variety of roles. After looking at the boarding school experience from several different angles, he knows what it takes to be a successful student. -
January
The Greatest Lie I Ever Told: Part 1
Read MoreFrom his years as a student to returning as a member of the Communications department and boarding house staff, Shawnigan has been a significant part of Elliot Logan’s life for much of the last two decades. But was it all based on false pretenses? Find out in this two-part series.
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Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 13 –18 on Canada’s beautiful West Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
