A Voice in the Wilderness Archive
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2025
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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. -
Rugby Tour 2025
Read MoreOver Spring Break 2025, the senior boys’ rugby program was fortunate to tour Japan, with games against high school teams and a training session with the coach of a professional team (who is also a former Shawnigan parent and former Team Canada head coach). Head of Rugby Mr. John Tait reports on the success of the trip. -
Paths of Passion: When a 360 Becomes a Career Path
Read MoreShawnigan has 32 programs under its 360 (arts and activities) umbrella, each with opportunities for student leadership. However, true initiative can often come from areas that require us to delve a bit further than what remains at the surface. Shelby H. shares her story of developing Shawnigan’s next generation athletes through a passion for coaching. -
January
Yes, I’m coaching basketball again at Shawnigan
Read MoreMr. Andrew Shepherd has been coaching boys’ basketball at Shawnigan for the last nine years, beginning with the Grade 9 team and working his way up to the senior boys’ squad this season. In that time he has gained a new perspective on coaching and the sport of basketball, and an appreciation for the work put in by the players on his team and everyone else who has helped make his journey possible.
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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.
