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The Parents’ Auxiliary is hosting their annual Junior School Fall Family Fun Fest Halloween Extravaganza, which will take place in the SMUS double gym on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Last year they had a great turnout of student volunteers and hope to have the same again this year. The link to […]

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Head Girl Aysha Emmerson spoke at WE Day Vancouver about acceptance, mental health and the power people have to support and inspire others

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Another busy sporting week came and went, with local league schedules winding down and teams jockeying for playoff positioning. Cross-Country The Senior cross-country team hosted the annual Cedar Hill race last week. Under beautiful sunny skies, more than 30 participants took part in what many consider the hardest race of the season. Aysha Emmerson, Emily […]

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A Grade 2 SMUS student wants to get 'levidrome' into the dictionary. The Times Colonist highlights the definition and story of how levidrome came to be

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Chemistry teacher Mrs. Beth Johnston is highlighted in this week's Teacher Feature. She's also opening up her classroom as part of Fall Spark Open House on Oct. 20

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We break down the whens and whats of university applications so students and parents don't stress as deadlines approach

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Once again, Habitat for Humanity is putting on the Gingerbread Showcase. These are no ordinary gingerbread houses! The event brings together professional and amateur bakers from Vancouver Island and highlights their creativity while supporting the work of Habitat Victoria. They need Volunteer Ambassadors from November 18 to January 2. Various shifts are available. This year […]

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Soccer, cross-country, volleyball, rugby and field hockey are covered in this edition of the SMUS Athletics Weekly

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Middle School teacher Mrs. Sarah Donatelli is highlighted in this week's SMUS Teacher Feature

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Artemis Place Secondary School needs help setting up their on-site clothing and accessory Boutique. They need 2-3 people who can help to organize, tidy and sort clothes, as well as dress up a mannequin to highlight certain outfits. They need someone for about one hour a week after school on Tuesday or Thursday, or on […]

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The fall sports season continued on many fronts, with SMUS teams beginning league play and competing in various invitational tournaments or jamborees. October promises to be a big month, as the Blue Jags manoeuvre for playoff positions. Soccer In the space of a week, the Junior boys soccer team, led by Callum Colgate and Julian […]

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Climb aboard the Pacific Swift with Grade 10 students who are learning outside the classroom! Watch them talk about their outdoor ed sailing experience

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Director of Academics Ms. Denise Lamarche talks about the shift this year to have no letter grades on Middle School report cards

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Early application to U.S. colleges can be a confusing subject for Canadian students. We break down the details to help you understand the admissions process to American schools

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The Parents’ Auxiliary is hosting their annual Junior School Fall Fest Halloween Extravaganza, which will take place in the SMUS double gym on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Last year they had a great turnout of student volunteers and hope to have the same again this year. The link to the sign-up […]

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Cross-country, squash, field hockey, volleyball and rugby are highlighted in this edition of the SMUS Athletics Week in Review

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The Times Colonist highlights the annual UVic Vikes breakfast, where teacher and coach Ian Hyde-Lay delivered the keynote address on behalf of and in memory of alumnus Simon Ibell

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This year The Best School Year Ever® contest is awarding 20 boarding scholarships to high school students from North America

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Grade 6 students Damon and Michael write about their fun outdoor education trip to Camp Thunderbird

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Mr. Eliot Anderson, Interim Director of the Senior School, is highlighted in this week's SMUS Teacher Feature

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