Category Archives: News

Athletics Review: Rowers Set the Water on Fire

Photos by Ann Fenje, Rob Ducharme and Darin Steinkey May 3 Rowing by Susanne Walker-Curry The SMUS team traveled to the Brentwood International Regatta with 29 athletes competing in 23 events. Brentwood is the largest high school regatta in the … Continue reading

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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

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A Look Beyond the Bubble

For many SMUS students, the transition to university can be a jarring experience. After years of enjoying small class sizes, strong support from teachers and the familiarity of peers, students suddenly find themselves in a new and unfamiliar environment in … Continue reading

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Grade 2 Class Stages Mini-Musical

The Grade 2 class is presenting a mini-musical called A Race to the Finish on Friday. They have worked with Mrs. Duffus and Mrs. Goodman and it has been a wonderful learning journey for the students. by Trinity, Grade 2 … Continue reading

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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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Career Week at SMUS: April 30 – May 4

Next week, SMUS is hosting a series of career events over lunch. The timetable has been extended to give students a chance to attend sessions where they can meet alumni and other members of the SMUS community who are working … Continue reading

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Athletics Review: “Wet Coast” Weather Wreaks Havoc

Photos by Rob Ducharme and Darin Steinkey Tennis by Jamie Prsala The past week marked a successful start to the 2012 tennis season. With two matches, and little practice time due to inclement weather, the SMUS team had to shake … Continue reading

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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

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Spring Break Stories: Buenos Aires

Photos by Shayla Baumeler, Grade 11 by Ethel Kiggundu, Grade 11 boarder On March 15, twelve students and three chaperones embarked on a trip that would change their lives. We were making our way to Buenos Aires, Argentina for a … Continue reading

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Compost Education Fertile Ground for Young Minds

by Margaret Lincoln, teacher The Kindergarten children attended a compost education field trip at Beacon Hill Park on Wednesday. This event was put on by the City of Victoria and the Compost Education Centre. The children were invited to participate … Continue reading

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