Monthly Archives: February 2010

SMUS Carries the Torch for 2010

by Peter Gardiner, Associate Director of Advancement As a few of you may be aware, tonight is the beginning of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver and the last leg of the official torch run, which culminates in the lighting of … Continue reading

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An Update on Debate

by Eric Protzer, Grade 11 Upon being asked what the fiercest, most antagonistic form of high school competition is, the average student will expound the tribulations of a tennis match or implore the sanctified viciousness of rugby. Swept away from … Continue reading

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Miss Saigon Poster Unveiled

On March 3, SMUS will debut this year’s musical production, Miss Saigon. As with every SMUS musical production, our more artistically inclined students offer up their talents to help promote the play. This year, Michelle Liao’s daring poster was chosen … Continue reading

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Athletics Review: Feb 9, 2010

Senior Badminton Last week was a very busy one for the Senior badminton team, as they played three critical league games. These games would determine the seeds for the upcoming Island Championships. Last Monday, the team faced off against Mt. … Continue reading

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CAIS U13 Boys Basketball Tournament

Day 1 – Thursday, February 4 Just an amazing and unusual first day in Hamilton. After a smooth trip yesterday to Ontario, the U13 Boys Basketball team was back at Hillfield Strathallan College (HSC) first thing in the morning, for … Continue reading

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Former Refugee Speaks to Students

by Gita Keshava, Grade 11 As students in a wonderful, peaceful country and an outstanding school environment, it is often hard to imagine ourselves in a different place, with different thoughts and concerns. We are busy students: we wake up … Continue reading

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Grade 8 Students Sell Muffins for Haiti

by Jane Pirie and Stephanie Wong-Harrison, Grade 8 Since last year, when we were in Grade 7, we have been having a muffin sale in support for a certain charity, which last year was the BC Children’s Hospital. This year, … Continue reading

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Junior Students Ready for 2010 Games

by Mrs. Margaret Lincoln, Kindergarten teacher The Kindergarten children have been learning about the origins of the Olympics. They are particularly knowledgeable about the different winter sports, what it takes to be an “Olympic Athlete” and did a book study … Continue reading

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Athletics Review: Feb 1, 2010

Squash Girls vs. Brentwood College: won 3-2 Nicole Bunyan won 3-0 Brynn Daniels won 3-0 Deryn Ramsey won 3-0 Lisa Evans lost 1-3 Rachel Wong lost 0-3 Girls vs. Shawnigan Lake: won 5-0 Nicole Bunyan won 3-0 Brynn Daniels won … Continue reading

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