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Spooky Stories From SMUS
by Sue Vachon, teacher When you have a school that is over 100 years old, there are bound to be ghost stories that surface. This year at the Middle School, a group of talented writers gathered during their Exploratory sessions … Continue reading
Another Amazing Alumni Weekend
by Erin Anderson, editor Alumni Weekend, an annual event where SMUS alumni return to campus, ran from May 4-6 and featured all kinds of events and activities. Our students always play a major role in welcoming back our alumni and … Continue reading
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Grade 7 Voices in the Wilderness
Pictures by Zyoji Jackson by Sophie, Grade 7 On May 1, the Grade 7 science classes went on a field trip to Goldstream Park. While we were there, we released chum salmon, had lunch and went on a hike while … Continue reading
Stories from the Annual Fund: John Herpers ’64
John Herpers ’64 knows from personal experience that the right school at the right time in a young person’s life can make all the difference in the world. “When I came to University School, I had lots of challenges,” John … Continue reading
Grade 8 Boarders Farm for a Cause
Photos by Kevin Lin by Jerry, Grade 8 Boarder In honour of Earth Day, all the Grade 8 boarders went to Woodwynn Farms on Saturday, April 21. It was a very sunny day and we all got up at 9:00 … Continue reading
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Tagged boarding, earth week, Grade 8 boarders, service
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SMUS Sailors Ahoy!
Photos by Richard DeMerchant by Sena, Grade 8 The SALTS trip was an extraordinary experience! During the Spring Break, a group of approximately 25 Grade 7 and 8 students participated in a five-day voyage to the Southern Gulf Islands on … Continue reading
An Artist’s View of the ISA Art Show
by Olivia, Grade 6 I really enjoyed the art show. You could see all the different types and styles of art from different perspectives and different people. The kinds of art ranged from watercolour, to clay, to acrylic, to paper … Continue reading
Demi-Gods and Goddesses Descend on SMUS
by Elise, Grade 7 Learning about Ancient Greece doesn’t have to be boring. Before Spring Break, the Grade 7 students were given the creative assignment to create a poster board including what they learned about Ancient Greece. We created t-charts … Continue reading
ISA Art Show Highlights Junior and Middle Artwork
by Angelina Agathoklis, art teacher Anyone can attend the annual Independant School Association art show this Saturday and you can see plenty of SMUS pieces on display. The show gives independent schools the opportunity to share their students’ artwork with … Continue reading
Melodies From the Middle School
by Donna Williams, Head of Music Anyone who was fortunate enough to be at UVic this Monday evening, was treated to an eclectic outpouring of music by the SMUS Middle School music program. Every student in Grades 6 through 8 … Continue reading